Woodturner's Resource
Woodturner's Resource  
  • Featured Artist    • Websites   Support Wr
Tutorials, Projects & Tips   • Event Calendar   • Tool and Book Store
  Home Page Forum HelpSearch Map TPT Resources LoginRegister
 
Page Index Toggle Pages: 1
Send Topic Print
Compound in grain (Read 1,205 times)
 
Bruce Kamp
Active Member
***
Offline


WR Rocks!

Posts: 230

Compound in grain
Apr 23rd, 2016 at 9:04pm
 
I have finished a bowl with wipe on poly and then buffed it with super fine polishing compound. I got a great finish but I was left with compound in the open grain. Now I have this nice finish with fine white streaks. What is the best way to clean it out of the grain or maybe I can not.
Thank you
Back to top
  
 
IP Logged
 
Register To Remove Ads
Don Stephan
WR Addict
*****
Offline


WR Rocks!

Posts: 2,659

Cincinnati, Ohio, Ohio, USA
Cincinnati, Ohio
Ohio
USA

Gender: male
Re: Compound in grain
Reply #1 - Apr 24th, 2016 at 1:44pm
 
Naptha is commonly cited for removing wax.  If the binder in the polishing compound is wax . . .  I've never seen a suggestion that naptha can damage a cured finish otherwise.

I've no experience with buffing compounds.
Back to top
  
WWW  
IP Logged
 
Tony Rozendaal
WR Addict
*****
Offline


WR Rocks!

Posts: 990

East Troy, WI, Wisconsin, USA
East Troy, WI
Wisconsin
USA

Gender: male

Robust AB
Grizzly 12x20 Midi Lathe
Delta 10x16 Mini Lathe
Re: Compound in grain
Reply #2 - Apr 24th, 2016 at 4:22pm
 
With certain types of woods, notably black walnut, this is a common complaint with the white compound.  The usual method is to avoid the use of the white compound with those woods. The red compound doesn't seem to have the issue, probably mostly because the darker red blends into the darker color of the wood.

Once the wood has the white in the grain, you might be lucky enough to be able to wipe or scrub it out - otherwise, you can sand it down to bare wood and start over.
Back to top
  

Turnin' and learnin'

Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!!  You need to Login or Register
WWW trozendaal  
IP Logged
 
Ed Weber
WR Administrator
WR Patron
*****
Offline



Posts: 8,939

Wilton, California, USA
Wilton
California
USA

Gender: male

JET 1642
Grizzly G0584
Re: Compound in grain
Reply #3 - Apr 24th, 2016 at 6:35pm
 
A photo would be helpful but typically a tooth brush usually does the job.
Back to top
  
 
IP Logged
 
Bruce Kamp
Active Member
***
Offline


WR Rocks!

Posts: 230

Re: Compound in grain
Reply #4 - Apr 24th, 2016 at 9:31pm
 
Thank you all.
Back to top
  
 
IP Logged
 
Tim Hyatt
WR Addict
*****
Offline


WR Rocks!

Posts: 624

Charleston WV, West Virginia, USA
Charleston WV
West Virginia
USA

Gender: male
Re: Compound in grain
Reply #5 - Apr 25th, 2016 at 1:41pm
 
while your experience is accidental, i've seen some truly spectacular results done in ash and oak, where they ebonized it, then used light colored filler to deliberately infill the open pores....the results were spectacular.....I started having all sorts of ideas for walnut, ash , etc....any wood with large open grain....
Back to top
  
 
IP Logged
 
Bruce Kamp
Active Member
***
Offline


WR Rocks!

Posts: 230

Re: Compound in grain
Reply #6 - May 10th, 2016 at 10:32am
 
I finally solved my problem by resanding and applying a water based finish. I thinned it 30% which helped a lot. I used that primarily because of the faster drying time. I then used 3M polishing sheets after each coat. Ended up with a nice glossy, but not too glossy, finish.
Thanks all again for your input.
Back to top
  
 
IP Logged
 
Dave Gill
Senior Member
****
Offline


Good People - Good Info!

Posts: 346

Hayward, California, USA
Hayward
California
USA

Gender: male

Jet 1220VS
Jet 1642EVS-2
Re: Compound in grain
Reply #7 - May 10th, 2016 at 12:53pm
 
Hi Bruce - glad you got your problem solved.

You mentioned you used 3M Polishing Sheets after each coat - not familiar with this product and would appreciate any additional info you can provide.

Thanks - Dave G.
Back to top
  

I know I ask perfection of a quite imperfect world...and fool enough to think that's what I'll find!
 
IP Logged
 
Register To Remove Ads
Bruce Kamp
Active Member
***
Offline


WR Rocks!

Posts: 230

Re: Compound in grain
Reply #8 - May 10th, 2016 at 10:31pm
 
Dave,
Here is an Amazon link
Zona 37-948 3M Wet/Dry Polishing Paper, 8-1/2-Inch X 11-Inch, Assortment Pack One Each 1, 2, 3, 9, 15, and 30 Micron Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!!  You need to Login or Register
It has 1 to 30 micron. 30 = 600 grit and 1= 14000 grit.
Back to top
  
 
IP Logged
 
Page Index Toggle Pages: 1
Send Topic Print