Satin finish

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watergunn
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Satin finish

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How do you keep a satin finish to appear satin instead of glossy? After level sanding and spraying the final top coats do you wet sand or do you use steel wool? Or neither?

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Re: Satin finish

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you use a satin or matte finish and no sanding , You can cut his back with steel wool or sandpaper
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watergunn
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Re: Satin finish

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So after you spray several coats you use steel wool to level. Then shoot a couple more coats and just let it cure out?
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Re: Satin finish

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If you are using satin you don't do anything. there is an additive to this that makes it satin. All I do is add 10% thinner when it shines up from use I may cut it back with 0000 steel wool
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Great, thanks.
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Re: Satin finish

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How many coats of satin do you usually spray on a neck?

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