Just wondering if any polishing FB experts here
our current job, we could only find a water based one, we wanted one of those really really glossy ones for our cheap IP, we bought it from Masters,
however, after 2 coats, 3 is recommended, it looks really dull, admittedly first coat absorbed a lot, we want that thick shiny clear toffee look?
shop person told us water based was the same price, but looks the same but easier to put on, so what have I done wrong? does it have to be oil based to get that thick thick glossy shine?
thanks eveyrone
First things first, of every job I've done over the last 7/8 years - only one client has stipulated high gloss. Everyone is after a satin finish as it gives a good look but doesnt highlight everything.
Having said that, the most common issue with duller looking finishes is that the matting agent (the thing that gives the sheen) isn't mixed through the finish enough. It is really important that the finishes are shaken up well and truly, I take about 5 minutes on each bottle I use.
It can be fixed easily enough by making sure the last coat is well mixed as the sheen comes from the final coat.
And yes water based is a little harder to put on, but I prefer not to breathe in the toxins associated with the solvent based finishes.
Just realised this was posted 9 days ago - sorry a bit late