How To Polish Epoxy Resin Like A Pro!

Matt's Woodworks
Matt's Woodworks
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Published 2021-01-15
Welcome back guys! This video will include processes of sanding from a very low grit all the way up to 8000, followed by how I do a 3 step polishing process to get you a GLASS like surface. This olive wood casted piece was a failed epoxy pour attempt, no better way to show you how you can put lipstick on pig! You can apply these tequniques to various finishes, I’ve used it on epoxy, acrylic/plexi-glass, conversion varnish, 2k urethane automotive finish, and also raw wood (minus the water/compounds). Make sure to hit that subscribe and post notifications button, I have a ton of fun projects I’ll be showcasing this year!

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All Comments (21)
  • @derektomlin1272
    Here from Blacktail Studio recommendation. Love the channel sub'd
  • @emirumpf9947
    Used it for the first time last weekend definitely worth buying if you're a person who likes detailing your own car recommend first time to use on lowest setting 800 so you don't burn paint don't leave in one spot keep moving it over paint easy to use youtube.com/post/UgkxfzbDkCRyv3CFXnLZI4APZtRRuG2uR… truck looks like new again used maguires black light battery life like all milwaukee products seem to hold up well 😀
  • @vevesbandlatinshow1560
    God blessed you 🙏🏻 I had been searching for the right way to polished resin for months, wasted so much money on product, didn’t know which buffer to buy, thank you soooooooo much. I preserved flowers 💐
  • @robertsonmiller
    Thank you for this video. I followed your steps on my table. The result was great, like glass.
  • @Clamlifenc
    Beautiful work and you surely taking your time, I'm so lazy to go through a million stops like you but I admire your patients!
  • @kylecastiglioni7374
    I've watched many videos about polishing from multiple people. Most of them tend to keep their techniques/products used a secret. They focused more on the finished piece...like "look what I did!"...and skipped over the "how" they did it. THANK YOU for laying it all out there and even giving links to products!
  • @adamakaru2683
    Matt, you work have, so much energy and gravity I get hoked on it. Thank you man and keep us all informed of new projects.
  • @lumo9701
    Same here, I just found blacktail and he mentioned you and as an resin enthusiast. I couldn’t miss subscribing and like. Thanks for your dedication and knowledge and more of all sharing.
  • @woodchopper5216
    Nice video mate. As with most worthwhile things in life, taking your time and not skipping any steps is the way to go.
  • @lindadoss6521
    Came over from Blacktail Studios. What an informative video to jump in on. I do resin tables and have had a problem with that kind of finish. Now I know what I have been doing wrong. Self-taught brings a long learning curve. Heat will do away with your bubbles along with good deep pour resin. I use resin from the epoxy store, they have a deep pour that is amazing and great customer service. There factory is in California. Thanks for the great Vid. Think I will start over on one that I can't get the cloudy out of!
  • @HaDeZs1
    Awesome video Matt. This is the best video I’ve seen detailing any millwork shop polishing process using industry standard items. Just an FYI, although 3M and Mirka recommend sanding past 2000 grit, you don’t need to sand past a 2000 or 2500 grit pad. Start the polishing process with 3M step 1 past 2k sanding saves a ton of time with the same result. Also, don’t sand with 100grit. 150 should be the lowest. 100 leave away too big scratches in any resins to sand through and buff out efficiently. Material is so soft you don’t need that extra grit with an Deros sander. Been doing polyester/paint in high gloss polished finishes for 10+ years commercially in high end residential.
  • @jayshedd2140
    Awesome work! Taught me a lot on how to finish my projects!
  • @terryb2389
    Awesome finish! I've never been able to get a finish that great. I learned alot thanks!
  • @jamespaynewoodworking9854
    Great video Matt, thanks for listing your products, going to change a few of the ones I use and try some of these!
  • @tripled5340
    Matt great detailed video...I spent a few years to perfect the polish all the way up to 4K pads, technique and polish...never did I get a clear finish like I do with a Flood Coat...there are times I would like to just polish, but gave it up...I saved the video, maybe Ill try again with each of your steps when one of my projects call for it!!
  • @drummerman1206
    Wow. The algorithm sent me here. Great video and what a great polish you put on that piece. Thank you so much for the info. I’ll have to check that stuff out.
  • @taqukaqyupik2802
    Great video! Really hard to hide any imperfections when you can get that kind of finish.