General Finishes Orange Oil Application Steps
Application for Cleaning: 1. Apply with a clean, soft cloth. 2. Wipe off the excess evenly with the grain. 3. Repeat as needed.
Polishing/Buffing:
- Shake container well.
- Wipe on a thin, even coat with a clean cloth.
- Let sit 1-2 minutes.
- Buff off the excess with a buffing or sanding pad (see below) in the direction of the wood grain. The higher/finer grit you use, the easier it will be to achieve a high-gloss finish.
- Buffing Tools:
- Norton Abrasives, Yellow Block
- 1000-grit, 1500-grit, 2000-grit
- Creates a high-gloss finish
- Klingspor Fusion Pads
- 2800- to 3500-grit
- Ideal for painted and gloss finishes
- Klingspor Superfine Sanding Pad
- 220-grit
- General purpose option for rubbing out topcoats and paints with a flat or satin sheen.
- Merka Mirlon Pads
- Total 1500 (gray)
- Total 2500 (gold)
- Ideal for oil-based finishes or between coats of paint
- Norton Abrasives, Yellow Block
Removing Scratch Marks:
See video tutorial on How To Repair a Scratch
Do not sand "dry-on-dry" to remove scratch marks. Add Orange Oil to the sanding pad AND on the surface of your project, then spread smooth with a rag.