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Should Water Based Wipe-On Poly be sanded between coats?

April 26, 2017based coats Poly sanded water wipe-on

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Should Water Based Wipe-On Poly be sanded between coats?

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Yes. A light sanding with very fine sandpaper (#220) will remove any fine particles of dust that may have settled on the finish while it was wet. Do not use steel wool. Since steel wool and water can cause rust, steel wool should be avoided around all water-based wood finishing products.