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So I know there is a bunch of people who absolutely hate this stuff... But as a weekend woodworker I have to say I had my first experience with polyshades today and I am amazed by the product. I took a oak mirror frame with a honey looking stain and shellac finish and decided to try polyshades to change the color.
Here is the process I used.
Sanded lightly with 240
taped off mirror
used 99% alcohol to wipe down frame.
Mixed 2 parts antique walnut and 1 part mahogany (both in satin)
Used a 2" purdy paint brush to apply the polyshades
It is currently drying... But man it looks awesome! The finish currently looks A LOT like cherry.
I am going to wait 8-10 hours and try another coat tomorrow.
Since I want more of a dark walnut color I am going to try mixing some black polyshades with the walnut and see where it goes from there.
Here is a picture of the frame with one coat of polyshades.
Here is the process I used.
Sanded lightly with 240
taped off mirror
used 99% alcohol to wipe down frame.
Mixed 2 parts antique walnut and 1 part mahogany (both in satin)
Used a 2" purdy paint brush to apply the polyshades
It is currently drying... But man it looks awesome! The finish currently looks A LOT like cherry.
I am going to wait 8-10 hours and try another coat tomorrow.
Since I want more of a dark walnut color I am going to try mixing some black polyshades with the walnut and see where it goes from there.
Here is a picture of the frame with one coat of polyshades.
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