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Old 10-27-2021, 03:54 PM
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I may have misinterpreted the original post.

With that coarse a finish a refinish to 400-600 grit then etching would yield an improved result. I suggest going to 600. Rubbing them out again following an etch may yield varied results. Getting it right the first time and a consistent finish before etch is nearly as important as a basic hand rubbed satin finish.

I "experimented" being lazy how coarse I could go and on some tight patterns or even wider ones, the better the finish I noticed improved results. 220, 320 and on some patterns 400 may not be sufficient. This can be complex due to temperatures, dilution ratios, age of etchant etc.


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