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Showerthought: Old-timers would hand-rub finishes for days

I tried it once on a small piece and the depth was amazing. Modern sprays are quick, but they don't build that same patient sheen.

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3 Comments

milestaylor1mo ago

Used to think it was just old guys being fussy. Then I saw how light moves in a hand-rubbed finish versus a spray can. Totally different kind of depth.

shane_nguyen7628d ago

Get it now.

patel.jordan25d ago

Yeah, that "different kind of depth" thing is real. I mean, I tried to fix a scratch on my granddad's old dresser with a wipe-on poly once. It just sat on top, looked like plastic. The original shellac soaked right in, made the wood look alive. Totally get what you mean.

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