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Honest assessments, please: First refinish job
bm071
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02-13-2015, 10:02 PM
Looks great!!!

May sound crazy but being an automotive guy, I strip, sand,stain and then use  a Sherman Williams or R-M Satin Automotive clear coat. It takes about 3 to 4 coats sanding after each to fill the grain but end result is a smooth not too shiny finish that is rock hard and 100% bullet proof. I did my 38-116 and ahve had the dog scracth,hit,slobber, throw toys at it etc. with no damage at all. Candle wax washes off with hot water...absolutely wonderful finish.  
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