Higher Gloss Finish

If the last coat is to be rubbed to high gloss allow plenty of drying and curing time (depending on coating type and humidity - temperature conditions) prior to any polishing or rubbing.

Polishing or rubbing materials depend on the hardness of the cured coating to produce an even and predictable result.

Note: many finishes take much longer after “dry enough to handle” to reach the final complete cure required to polish a finish to a high gloss.

Lacquer will reach final hardness and cure in 21 days under good conditions.

Traditional gloss oil based enamels should cure 30 days if a rubbed higher gloss finish is desired.