[spectrum]

I have a customer with a spectacular mohogany wood front door that we finished in "Epithane" marine grade varnish. The finish was applied using air assist equipment and it came out exceptionally nice. She loves the doors and the finish, but she does not like the "high gloss". Epithane is only available in high gloss.
Does anyone have any advice to offer on how to uniformly and safely lower the gloss level of this finish? We did the job about 2 months ago so the varnish is fully cured.

 

[vermontpainter]

We had a similar situation with a different product. These Scotchbrite pads worked well...

 

[johnthepainter]

use some fine steel wool and paste wax,,,,,this is a great way to lessen the sheen on high gloss clearcoats,,,,,buff with a terrycloth towel.

keep the tub of paste wax in your van,,,,,it comes in handy for finishing

the rags are combustible,,,

 

[slickshift]

Are you sure Epithane only comes in high gloss?
I swear I was working on a house spec'd for two coats gloss topped with one coat "matte"
Unfortunately that wasn't my part of the project, so I can't say for sure
I haven't used either...sorry
That's actually why I remembered it
I hadn't used the product before, and the GC rep asked me about it
I thought it was interesting...but that's what he said...a few coats gloss then some matte to "knock down the gloss"

 

[spectrum]

By golly your right, I looked around for some other Epifane suppliers and found the Matte version of Epifane. I was told from my supplier that the product was only available in High Gloss.

We are going to try rubbing it down to deminish the gloss (without the wax at first). (thanks for all the great advice guys), If that doesn't work, we will lightly sand the doors with very fine wet/dry paper, solvent wash them with Naptha and overcoat them in the Matte version.

I hope she doesn't consider that to be "not shiny enough" now..........

I wonder,...............do you suppose I could mix 1/2 Matte and 1/2 High Gloss for my final coat?

 

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Of course if you go to far you can all is buff it back up. To a higher gloss. Besides the high gloss will be a harder finish.

 

[richardjenkins]

For Clear wood finishing, you have to use sandpaper and then Sand curved surfaces and other areas an electric sander can't reach by hand.

*Test the color before proceeding with a stain.
*Apply the stain using a rag or a brush.
*Start by applying the stain in a small area, like a leg or a drawer front, so you can get familiar with the drying time.
*Continue applying the stain, brushing on a wet coat and then wiping away the excess before it dries
*Pick a finish for your wood.
*Apply a finish to protect the wood from water damage, dirt, or stains.
*Paint the finish onto your wood using a natural bristle brush.
*Sand the finish down once it has dried.
*Apply the second coat just like paint.
*Sand each subsequent coat.
*Repeat the application process two or three times

 

[cocomonkeynuts]

For Clear wood finishing, you have to use sandpaper and then Sand curved surfaces and other areas an electric sander can't reach by hand.

*Test the color before proceeding with a stain.
*Apply the stain using a rag or a brush.
*Start by applying the stain in a small area, like a leg or a drawer front, so you can get familiar with the drying time.
*Continue applying the stain, brushing on a wet coat and then wiping away the excess before it dries
*Pick a finish for your wood.
*Apply a finish to protect the wood from water damage, dirt, or stains.
*Paint the finish onto your wood using a natural bristle brush.
*Sand the finish down once it has dried.
*Apply the second coat just like paint.
*Sand each subsequent coat.
*Repeat the application process two or three times

Did you raise a 13 year old thread just to tell people to sand wood first???

 

[Holland]

For Clear wood finishing, you have to use sandpaper and then Sand curved surfaces and other areas an electric sander can't reach by hand.

*Test the color before proceeding with a stain.
*Apply the stain using a rag or a brush.
*Start by applying the stain in a small area, like a leg or a drawer front, so you can get familiar with the drying time.
*Continue applying the stain, brushing on a wet coat and then wiping away the excess before it dries
*Pick a finish for your wood.
*Apply a finish to protect the wood from water damage, dirt, or stains.
*Paint the finish onto your wood using a natural bristle brush.
*Sand the finish down once it has dried.
*Apply the second coat just like paint.
*Sand each subsequent coat.
*Repeat the application process two or three times

Welcome! Great step-by-step.

This site is notorious for suggesting dead threads. Would recommend reading the thread date posted in the upper corner of OP's comment box:

"New" threads can be found by clicking on the New bubble in upper right by your profile.

Or, just start a brand new thread and post the same information. Its works as a great conversation starter, and will get more feedback.

Look forward to hearing more from you.

 

[Masterwork]

Did you raise a 13 year old thread just to tell people so sand wood first???

Can't blame him. This new site is garbage lol.

 

[IKnowNothing]

Can't blame him. This new site is garbage lol.

Be careful. I got banned for 3 months for saying that.

 

[IKnowNothing]

Welcome! Great step-by-step.

This site is notorious for suggesting dead threads. Would recommend reading the thread date posted in the upper corner of OP's comment box:
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"New" threads can be found by clicking on the New bubble in upper right by your profile.
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Or, just start a brand new thread and post the same information. Its works as a great conversation starter, and will get more feedback.

Look forward to hearing more from you.

Lol, be careful what you wishing for.
richardjenkins the painter, has lot's of knowledge and advises.
Like for example he thinks that BEHR has the best concrete and garage floor formula.

You can read it in his glowing BEHR REVIEW.
BEHR Concrete and Garage Floor Paint A Complete Review

quote:
"Their formulas are strong and long-lasting, built in a way that not only improves the look of surfaces but provides longevity that other competitive brands lack."

 

[Masterwork]

Be careful. I got banned for 3 months for saying that.

No, you got banned for other things.

 

[Holland]

Lol, be careful what you wishing for.
richardjenkins the painter, has lot's of knowledge and advises.
Like for example he thinks that BEHR has the best concrete and garage floor formula.

You can read it in his glowing BEHR REVIEW.
BEHR Concrete and Garage Floor Paint A Complete Review

quote:
"Their formulas are strong and long-lasting, built in a way that not only improves the look of surfaces but provides longevity that other competitive brands lack."

I welcome differing opinions, keeps things interesting.

 

[finishesbykevyn]

The funniest part is that it is totally irrelevant to the OP.

 

[Joe67]

The funniest part is that it is totally irrelevant to the OP.

I think it was subtle spam.