glossy finish to satin

Buzzard Bait · November 30, 2012, 04:21 PM

Does anyone have any suggestions / experience with taking a glossy wood finish and making it a more satin type? I have refinished a stock using true oil it's very glossy and was wondering about what to use to break the gloss would roten stone be a good choice?
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PetahW · November 30, 2012, 07:31 PM

If you've properly filled the pores, the gloss coat can be gently rubbed down/off with a pad of OOOO steel wool, then waxed with a good paste wax, like Johnson's.

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wyop · November 30, 2012, 11:43 PM

4/0 steel wool, applied lightly. If your finish isn't filled, I'd recommend against using steel wool and instead look at using a very fine grade of wet/dry (like 1200 or finer) paper.

There are some buffing compounds that can also take the sheen off a high-gloss finish. Look in Brownells.

Scorch · December 1, 2012, 05:02 AM

Rotten stone is the material of choice for deglossing wood finishes. It will make even a hard finish lose its gloss pretty fast without wearing through the finish. You can get it from Brownells or from your local art supply store or woodworking store.

Bailey Boat · December 1, 2012, 09:52 AM

I've had good success using white polishing compound. The finest that you can find. IF you have access to 3M "Finessit" that is even better due to it's consistancy. Finessit is a 3000+ grit polishing compound intended to remove scratches from clear coat of autos and boats. I usually buy a small amount from a body shop.....

oneoldsap · December 1, 2012, 08:36 PM

I just scuff up the surface and spray with with Min-Wax Satin Spar Urethane ! Two or three light coats should do the trick . When I say light I mean just looking wet . You may want to mask your checkering , till you apply the last coat . It's rugged stuff , UV resistant , and easy to touch up if you have a mishap !

Bob Wright · December 1, 2012, 09:58 PM

Birchwood Casey makes a stock conditioner especially for this purpose.

Bob Wright

Rifleman1776 · December 2, 2012, 09:44 AM

I'm a four aught steel wool guy. As long the original plastic finish has been removed first.

November 30, 2012, 04:21 PM	#1
Buzzard Bait Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 289	glossy finish to satin Does anyone have any suggestions / experience with taking a glossy wood finish and making it a more satin type? I have refinished a stock using true oil it's very glossy and was wondering about what to use to break the gloss would roten stone be a good choice? bb

December 1, 2012, 05:02 AM	#4
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 11,113	Rotten stone is the material of choice for deglossing wood finishes. It will make even a hard finish lose its gloss pretty fast without wearing through the finish. You can get it from Brownells or from your local art supply store or woodworking store. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services Taylor Machine

November 30, 2012, 07:31 PM	#2
PetahW Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 3,395	If you've properly filled the pores, the gloss coat can be gently rubbed down/off with a pad of OOOO steel wool, then waxed with a good paste wax, like Johnson's. .

November 30, 2012, 11:43 PM	#3
wyop Senior Member Join Date: July 15, 2012 Location: Wonderful, Windy Wyoming Posts: 132	4/0 steel wool, applied lightly. If your finish isn't filled, I'd recommend against using steel wool and instead look at using a very fine grade of wet/dry (like 1200 or finer) paper. There are some buffing compounds that can also take the sheen off a high-gloss finish. Look in Brownells.

December 1, 2012, 09:52 AM	#5
Bailey Boat Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2006 Location: NC Posts: 346	I've had good success using white polishing compound. The finest that you can find. IF you have access to 3M "Finessit" that is even better due to it's consistancy. Finessit is a 3000+ grit polishing compound intended to remove scratches from clear coat of autos and boats. I usually buy a small amount from a body shop.....

December 1, 2012, 08:36 PM	#6
oneoldsap Senior Member Join Date: September 16, 2009 Location: I live in the foot of the Green Mountains of Vermont Posts: 1,512	I just scuff up the surface and spray with with Min-Wax Satin Spar Urethane ! Two or three light coats should do the trick . When I say light I mean just looking wet . You may want to mask your checkering , till you apply the last coat . It's rugged stuff , UV resistant , and easy to touch up if you have a mishap !

December 1, 2012, 09:58 PM	#7
Bob Wright Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2012 Location: Memphis, Tennessee Posts: 1,279	Birchwood Casey makes a stock conditioner especially for this purpose. Bob Wright

December 2, 2012, 09:44 AM	#8
Rifleman1776 Senior Member Join Date: April 25, 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 2,895	I'm a four aught steel wool guy. As long the original plastic finish has been removed first.