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    Definitely wet. At grits that fine, it seems...

    Definitely wet. At grits that fine, it seems that dry sanding is nearly impossible. I used soapy water because I didn't feel like messing with petroleum-based lubricants.
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    I'm new at this, but I just finished a piece of...

    I'm new at this, but I just finished a piece of furniture with what I think was a urethane modified acrylic, and I rubbed it out to 1000 and 2000 grit with wet/dry sandpaper. I think I could see...
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    I can't address the root of your problem because...

    I can't address the root of your problem because I just don't have the experience. Nonetheless, I can offer a solution for future projects that will allow you to match the work you've done so far. ...
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    I've had mixed results with nitrile gloves. Some...

    I've had mixed results with nitrile gloves. Some of the cheap ones I've bought have torn easily, though I don't think they've dissolved like latex does. On the other hand, I found a stack of heavy,...
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    Sounds like a plan. The drip issue is obvious. ...

    Sounds like a plan. The drip issue is obvious. The brush marks probably appeared when you "over brushed" the already drying finish to get rid of the drips. Tipping it off while it's fully wet is...
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    Just use sandpaper. Anything from 150 to 600...

    Just use sandpaper. Anything from 150 to 600 grit should be fine. There's no need to completely eliminate brush marks between coats though, you just need to remove the especially high spots. In...
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    I wouldn't use a urethane-based varnish on...

    I wouldn't use a urethane-based varnish on anything exterior, even a "spar" urethane. Urethanes are very susceptible to UV damage, and even a "spar" formulation (with UV absorbers) can only help so...
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    The skateboard builds I've seen have used...

    The skateboard builds I've seen have used high-quality plywood laminated with fiberglass/epoxy. They were longboards though, so they wouldn't have been grinding on anything. I think I remember them...
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    I have a couple of ideas for you, all of which...

    I have a couple of ideas for you, all of which involve using something besides a sharpie. You could use a pencil, for instance. It might not be the look you want, but it's certainly traditional,...
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