Perfect Wipe-On Poly Finish! How to do it!

[@JohnAdams-xc5yk]

No problem i use 1/3 Naptha 1/3 poly 1/3 linseed oil dries good and gets hard, don't buy the stuff in a can it is mostly thinner

[@MadNerdWorkshop]

Once I run out I will be trying that, Thanks!

[@chrisdaniels3549]

I use slower drying mineral spirits in my danish mix. It seems once the wood is sealed, the linseed oil doesn't want to dry and gets sticky on the surface. That's usually the point where I wipe it down good with mineral spirits and start wiping on thinned poly. Is this the right approach?

[@stevecakouros1482]

Master Nerd; I have heard about using a Paper Bag between coats of Wipe-On (instead of the 3M Pads), What is your Wisdom on this matter. Thank You.

[@MadNerdWorkshop]

I have used paper bags on my wood turnings because it has a high spin rate and a lot of work passes over the paper. The paper has a very small amount of abrasion and it will work for smoothing out the finish if the finish is smooth. But if you have some dust or small imperfections then I like using the pads because for me they work a little faster to level out the coats.

[@flyingirl1flyingirl119]

Thanks for this. Question, hoping maybe you can help - i’m using Minwax wipe on poly oil-based varnish applied with a foam brush to finish a painting, and the Minwax wipe on was recommended. I’ve been shaking it because that’s what the can recommends, and I keep getting bubbles. Frustrating! The Minwax site says never shake polyurethane varnish, but their own instructions for this product says to shake it repeatedly while using it, which tells me it must settle out. I thought perhaps I could shake it up, then dump the whole can into another container that has a wide enough mouth to be able to stir it, let it settle overnight, and then maybe stir it prior to use? Hoping this might reduce the bubbles. I heard you say not to shake it so it would seem to me this approach might work if the product does need to be mixed. Any suggestions? Thank you!

[@MadNerdWorkshop]

I would say with just stirring it only, unless it is old and needs a good mix. Then I think your idea of letting it sit overnight will work just fine.

[@EarthtonesCymbals]

Don't shake Poly and don't overthink it. Get rid of those foam brushes. Either use a high quality natural bristle brush. You will have to spend some money on a good brush but it is worth it or...forget the brush altogether and do what is being done in the video and wipe the poly on for a smooth, no brush mark finish. Trust me. The results will make you very happy! Cheers.

[@juan7559]

I am not a woodworker but I just did a couple projects using Minnan clear poly mixed 50/50 with paint thinner and I just put it in a glass jar and stir it with a wood paint stirrer and I put it on with a microfiber cloth and all three pieces that I have done look good I put 3 coats what do you think does this sound like I did it right it looks good it did not bubble or pool at all.

[@travisedwards9983]

Find it better to just mix your own. Take gloss minwax normal oil poly and mix it 50/50 with mineral spirits. Or thinner if like

[@MadNerdWorkshop]

I do have to try that out. Thanks travisedwards.

[@EarthtonesCymbals]

You will be glad you did. @@MadNerdWorkshop

[@EarthtonesCymbals]

Fact.