Re: French Polishing for Dummies?
I had an awful time with a project where I oil varnished a violin in the white. That was documented in another thread I started several years ago. Oil varnishing is not something I do lots of, this was a one off project. Just couldn't get it to look right no matter what I did. John Hamlett (sunburst) finally gave me the solution. As many topcoats as necessary over the varnish with Tru Oil. It only took 2 coats in my case. I rubbed out the first one with ultra fine Micro Mesh and left the final coat alone. It looks great! If. Am remembering correctly, isn't there a "major" mandolin maker who uses that same method, Tru Oil over varnish? I can't remember which one but I think someone of note does it.
Don
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