Newbie here. Is it okay to put a wax finish over an oil based polyurethane varnish as a final coat?
Thanks
Bob
Wax okay over poly?
Dec 08, 2003
7 Replies
Sure...no problem, but why do you need to?
Bill
Sure, Bob. If you cut back the varnish with 0000 steel wool then wax it and polish it, it'll look a lot more "natural", as well as cutting down any nibs in the varnish.
Cheers
Thanks for the replies!
I wax everything whether it needs it or not. It's all part of the process for me.
Yes, but Minwax suggests waiting 30 days until the poly has fully cured. I usually wait a week or so.
Preston
Wipe on or brush on? I'll bet the wipe on cures in a week...
I like to wait several weeks for a finish to cure (and fully harden), then I apply wax. I use wax on painted pieces too.
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