Any restorers here? Whats the best method of refinishing Diamond Pro wood rails. They are the older style 9ft pro tables and the finish has all but worn off from being in a popular pool hall.
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refinishing rails
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Send the rails back to Diamond, they'll refinish them for youmisterpoole said:
Glen
Call Brian to set it up, 812-288-7665
Lots of work!
If you want to try it yourself. Start with removing all the current finish. Then clean, finish sand and seal with sanding sealer. And finally clear coat with professional Automotive clear topcoat. The first coat is a very light (dry) coat. Then wet sand, let dry and apply a second coat. Watch for "Fish Eyes" or "Orange Peel" effect. If you get any then you have to wet sand again and repeat. It is not easy but with the right equipment, patience and work you may able to do it. Or just do what Glen suggested!
If you want to try it yourself. Start with removing all the current finish. Then clean, finish sand and seal with sanding sealer. And finally clear coat with professional Automotive clear topcoat. The first coat is a very light (dry) coat. Then wet sand, let dry and apply a second coat. Watch for "Fish Eyes" or "Orange Peel" effect. If you get any then you have to wet sand again and repeat. It is not easy but with the right equipment, patience and work you may able to do it. Or just do what Glen suggested!
Fish Eyes
What causes orange peel or fisheyes and what is the best way to prevent it. I get it from time to time refinishing cues and it's annoying.tsp&b said:If you want to try it yourself. Start with removing all the current finish. Then clean, finish sand and seal with sanding sealer. And finally clear coat with professional Automotive clear topcoat. The first coat is a very light (dry) coat. Then wet sand, let dry and apply a second coat. Watch for "Fish Eyes" or "Orange Peel" effect. If you get any then you have to wet sand again and repeat. It is not easy but with the right equipment, patience and work you may able to do it. Or just do what Glen suggested!
CamposCues said:
Not sure the exact cause but your natural hand oils, grease, etc can have the fish eye/orange peel affect. Sherwin Williams sells an additive that only requires a few drops per quart added to your finish which does an incredible job to eliminate it. Chat with a sales person there and I'm sure they can direct you. It comes in about a 8-12 oz. white, oval bottle.
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I'm going to look into that for sure. Those dange fisheyes are a show stopper.TheTablePro said:
CamposCues said:
I don't do any refinishing myself, I send it out to a local furniture repair shop.
Tables
I've only done a couple tables and they went pretty good. I do more cues though and still get the fish eye thing once in a while. Matter of fact I just had it happen Monday on a cue.sdbilliards said:
Something Fishy
As I understand it "Fish Eye" or "Orange Peel" is caused by contamination on the surface, but I believe it can also be agravated by viscosity and/or temperature problems with the clear or whatever material you are applying . It can come from any number of things, oil, grease, glue or silicone on your hands is one but it can be natural oil in the wood itself as well. Sealing the surface (with a sanding sealer, epoxy or super glue) and cleaning with prepsol or a good quality tack cloth will help and adding a leveling agent to the clearcoat as previously mentioned will also help. I like to apply several very light coats and wet sand between each coat. Spray a test piece first.
Or just do what Glen Said!
As I understand it "Fish Eye" or "Orange Peel" is caused by contamination on the surface, but I believe it can also be agravated by viscosity and/or temperature problems with the clear or whatever material you are applying . It can come from any number of things, oil, grease, glue or silicone on your hands is one but it can be natural oil in the wood itself as well. Sealing the surface (with a sanding sealer, epoxy or super glue) and cleaning with prepsol or a good quality tack cloth will help and adding a leveling agent to the clearcoat as previously mentioned will also help. I like to apply several very light coats and wet sand between each coat. Spray a test piece first.
Or just do what Glen Said!
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