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Wiping varnish over oil/varnish blend?

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Wiping varnish over oil/varnish blend? (post #169677)

woodworker417 on Sun, 01/29/2012 - 14:41
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Can I do this or will it cause problems..... I just. Completed a piece with an oil varnish blend and now I've decided the finish needs a bit more depth and shine....thanks for the help...

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Yes, oil/varnish mixes will (post #169677, reply #1 of 1)

by SteveSchoene in reply to woodworker417 [original] on Mon, 01/30/2012 - 08:02

Yes, oil/varnish mixes will cause no problems under wiping varnishes.  If the oil/varnish has had more than something like 24 hours or more to cure, then be sure to give it a good scuff sanding with 320 grit, just as if it were a coating of varnish that you were overcoating.  The scuff sanding is particularly important if polyurethane wiping varnish is to be used. 

Test your finish on scrap, FIRST, or risk having to scrap your finish.