Platter error

[Democritus]

Hi Guys,
I need some advice. I’ve just turned a platter from Padauk. I had a bit of a problem with it due to its wild grain. Anyway, I got it something like, sanded it to 400, and then made my mistake. I omitted to apply sanding sealer (don’t ask me why, i’ve no idea) before I used True Grit on it. It was only when I came to finish it on my Chestnut buffing system, and got a poor result that I twigged what I had done. I didn’t want to turn it all again (it is pretty thin), so I opted to just apply a finishing wax, and polish by hand.
My question is, could I use a lacquer spray finish on top?

 

[Richard_C]

In theory, no. But who knows. If you let it all harden for a while, days or weeks, might work.

Chestnut products have a useful compatability chart

https://chestnutproducts.co.uk/product/a2-compatibility-chart/

Even if you are using non chestnut products it should be a useful guide.

Or let it all properly harden and try a second application of wax.

 

[Democritus]

Thanks, Richard.

 

[Sachakins]

Nothing will stick to wax and removal is neigh on impossible but if you want to try, give this a read

https://generalfinishes.com/faq/how...Your best bet is to,pads to scrub the surface.

 

[Ed Weber]

JMHO, but I don't think you'll be able to have lacquer top coat to adhere to a wax based finish.

 

[Jameshow]

I think you would need to remove the wax using white spirit heating the bowl gently in airing cupboard first then rubbing the white spirit into the pores before washing off with soapy water.

 

[Democritus]

Thanks, guys. I think I’ll leave it as it is. It’s not worth a lot of effort. As the saying goes, ‘put it down to experience’.
D.