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Steel Wool for Finishing

Fine-grade steel filaments used for specialized finishing techniques on wood and metal coatings.

Steel Wool for Finishing

Product Description

**Steel Wool for Finishing** is typically used for delicate abrasion where sandpaper is too harsh. It excels at **denibbing** (removing dust nibs or small imperfections) from varnish, lacquer, or clear coats without cutting too deeply, and for light matte finishing. It's perfectly suited for **Gently cleaning and preparing intricate carved woodwork for refinishing**.

Recommended Uses:

  • Denibbing varnish and lacquer finishes.
  • Achieving a beautiful satin or matte effect.

Common Applications

  • Lightly abrading clear coats or varnish between coats for smoothness
  • Creating a matte or satin finish on wood stains and sealers
  • Gently cleaning and preparing intricate carved woodwork for refinishing
  • Removing minor rust spots before applying a rust-inhibiting primer

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