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Topcoat Questions

Bob, I am having trouble with Minwax satin oil-based polyurethane. Here’s the story, I stained a table and it came out really nice. I wiped it down with mineral spirits to make sure I didn’t leave any stain behind.

The first coat of poly went on well with a natural bristle brush. During the second coat, I made a mistake while brushing and had a spot run. So, I sanded with #320 grit to get the run out. I applied a third coat and got all the

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