Sure, you can do it that way - by hand. I use a 3M polishing compound for lacquer and a pneumatic buffer with a foam pad.
A fresh, gloss lacquer finish is too shiny unless buffed out and the process will level other imperfections as well. Normally I will wet sand first with ~1500 wet/dry.
Kirk,
Thanks for the compliments.
We don’t live too far apart LOL
and I know you have one waiting.
I need to get through mine first. Right now my head is spinning trying to figure out how to finish it off. I like the gloss look, but was it really glossy when new? Then there is the fact that I don’t have the fancy orbital sander yet, so now what?
Don’t get too much in Kutztown
Tony,
I have already bought 4 radios and I have not even gotten there,
Thats about all I am getting unless I find a real nice addition or a Halson.
I think they were all glossy.
Well the cabinet is finally done. I did rub out the finish using 1000 and 1500 grit wet sanding, followed by Mohawk Stage 3 Poly Buff. There were three grits of Poly Buff, Medium, Fine, and Extra Fine. Each step was followed by the next till done. I gave the whole cabinet a coat of OZ Cream Polish after the rub down. Here are the results. I plan to have better pictures once it's together shortly.
I will say this has been quite a learning experience, and a gloss finish will certainly bring out any flaws that exist. The main thing is that I learned so much by doing this project, that I won't hesitate to do another of this magnitude, and make improvements too.
I wouldn't kick that one out of my living room! Beautiful job!!!
Super deluxe, a real beaut of a job.
Paul
Absolutely Gorgeous!!! Fantastic job!