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[conwaygolfer]

I just finished making a vanity. My wife decided she wanted it to be painted instead of the natural wood look (which I prefer). It is made from Maple plywood. I bought cabinet grade paint from local paint supply and used a foam brush to apply. After the second coat I thought I was finished. Until I looked closely and saw some fine brush strokes on the door that I did not like. So I got out the sandpaper to smooth it all out and now it has a dull finish.
Is there a way to make it glossy again besides repainting it? I am half afraid to put a clear coat over it. Any advise would be appreciated.

Conwaygolfer

[Cochese]

Buff it with an orbital?

[conwaygolfer]

Do you mean like you use on the car?

Conwaygolfer

[cabinetman]

I bought cabinet grade paint from local paint supply and used a foam brush to apply.

What paint was it...exactly?

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[conwaygolfer]

The paint is made by Devoe Paints. It is Mirrolac-Speed. It says interior/exterior alkyd semi gloss. Also says it is for cabinets, trim, etc..

Hope this is what you asked for Cabinetman.

Conwaygolfer

[cabinetman]

Is there a way to make it glossy again besides repainting it? I am half afraid to put a clear coat over it. Any advise would be appreciated.

Conwaygolfer

It's a waterbased paint, and would not buff out as you would like. You could add another coat, or add a coat of clear waterbase polyurethane. It's available in satin and gloss. Try it on a sample first.

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[conwaygolfer]

Will do that.
Thanks Cabnetman.

Conwaygolfer

[cabinetman]

Will do that.
Thanks Cabnetman.

Conwaygolfer

Do you have the capability to spray...compressor/gun?

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[conwaygolfer]

I have a compressor and gun I use for Lacquer when it is warm weather. I went ahead last hour and using the foam brush, applied another coat of the paint. I made sure I left no "lines" this time. If I ever use this paint again I will certainly spray it for a smooth finish.

Just curious, it would be okay to apply water based poly over this, once it is dry if necessary?

Thanks,
Conwaygolfer

[cabinetman]

I have a compressor and gun I use for Lacquer when it is warm weather. I went ahead last hour and using the foam brush, applied another coat of the paint. I made sure I left no "lines" this time. If I ever use this paint again I will certainly spray it for a smooth finish.

Just curious, it would be okay to apply water based poly over this, once it is dry if necessary?

Thanks,
Conwaygolfer

Spraying would be better, but you most likely would need to thin the paint, or get a larger orifice. Waterbase polyurethane would work well if sprayed in thin applications. But in either case, try it out on samples first.

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