glossy finish to satin

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Does anyone have any suggestions / experience with taking a glossy wood finish and making it a more satin type? I have refinished a stock using true oil it's very glossy and was wondering about what to use to break the gloss would roten stone be a good choice?
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If you've properly filled the pores, the gloss coat can be gently rubbed down/off with a pad of OOOO steel wool, then waxed with a good paste wax, like Johnson's.


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4/0 steel wool, applied lightly. If your finish isn't filled, I'd recommend against using steel wool and instead look at using a very fine grade of wet/dry (like 1200 or finer) paper.

There are some buffing compounds that can also take the sheen off a high-gloss finish. Look in Brownells.
 
Rotten stone is the material of choice for deglossing wood finishes. It will make even a hard finish lose its gloss pretty fast without wearing through the finish. You can get it from Brownells or from your local art supply store or woodworking store.
 
I've had good success using white polishing compound. The finest that you can find. IF you have access to 3M "Finessit" that is even better due to it's consistancy. Finessit is a 3000+ grit polishing compound intended to remove scratches from clear coat of autos and boats. I usually buy a small amount from a body shop.....
 
I just scuff up the surface and spray with with Min-Wax Satin Spar Urethane ! Two or three light coats should do the trick . When I say light I mean just looking wet . You may want to mask your checkering , till you apply the last coat . It's rugged stuff , UV resistant , and easy to touch up if you have a mishap !
 
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