I am working on a piece where the deeper the gloss, the better it looks. I would like to ask how others achieve the deep gloss on their "show" pieces.
This is the Ipe piece I have been working on. It is sanded through 1200 and I am adding layers. I think I just added #5. I put it on thick and then wipe off with the grain. The most I have ever tried is about 7 layers of wipe-on Poly (Clear gloss minwax Poly cut by 1/2 with Paint Thinner). Then I hand sand very lightly with 1200 between coats.
Some of my best results have been after waiting for full dry (30 days) and then polishing with Beall's White Diamond and Carnuba wax, Renaissance Wax, or Black Bison Wax.
So for those who have come up with great results in the deep gloss field, can you give away your trade secrets ?
The two photos are after 2 coats and with a wet coat before wiping off.