Un-Thinned Filler Coat

[BillyBoy]

Well, here's the first coat after the sealer coat of some un-thinned filler. I thought I screwed it up because the filler was really thick and clumped up as I was putting it on. I just kept going and then after letting it set for awhile I wiped it all off with some burlap. It took a lot of work to get it off. I'm wondering if I should do it again but thin it a little this time.

 

[Jusatele]

let it dry for 24 hours at least and knock it down with some sand paper and then do a light thin coat, let that dry again and then flat sand. Inspect it and see if everything is level then you are good, if it needs a few more thin coats, well do them
some woods take a bit more than others.
Looks great though.

 

[BillyBoy]

That's what I'll do. Thanks for the tips.  :headbang:

 

[BillyBoy]

Here's my next attempted at more filler. This time I added a little Naphtha where it was at least brush-able. I did some light sanding first with a sanding sponge. I'm pretty happy with it. I think next will be the clear coat.

 

[bagman67]

From your photo, it looks pretty nice.  I'd take 'er out into the direct sunlight to be sure, though, before calling it ready for clearcoat.

 

[BillyBoy]

What exactly am I looking for though? It feels and looks real smooth.  :icon_scratch:

 

[bagman67]

Just one last look to see if you're missing any visual evidence of grain/pores that have not been filled.  Harsh sunlight is the most revealing.

 

[leo12.]

Nice grain on that ash Billy, I don't think a sanding sponge will level it for you sanding wise
I would go with a Pencil eraser or a small block of MDF (soften the edge of the MDF & wrap
320 paper on your block) it will work on the face & sides you will have to use folded 320 on the edge you can shoot a couple of thin clear coats let dry over night & light sand dulling the
finish any low spots will be shiny. Good luck