Poly Question

[huge1s]

On my first table, i used a water based poly that ended up coming out a bit "hazy" and not as smooth as I would like. I was thinking of going over it again by doing a very light sand, then another coat or two with a higher gloss water based poly. I had read somewhere that you can make the poly more "liquid" by cutting it 50/50 with mineral spirits, but i assumed that was regular poly, not water based.

Any ideas on how to do the same with water based? I thought maybe cutting with water, but am not sure. I am trying to get a very smooth surface.

[Quads]

I've never cut water based poly before. Check with someone like NASCAR Pete, or one of the hard core seasoned wood workers. Possibly a google search will turn some stuff up on it. Last resort, check the label and see if they recommend anything on it there.

[three deuces]

They do not reccomend thinning of any kind to water based poly.

[MisterShark]

The waterborne poly I use is specifically made for spray finishing so I'm not sure it's relevant or not but it says you can thin it with water. Do this: try thinning a small test batch and applying it to a scrap piece to see what result U get. While that's drying email or call the manufacturer & see what they have to say. Be sure to ask if you should use distilled water or not for thining, just in case regional water characteristics might be a factor.

[huge1s]

I thought water might do the trick, and will test it. I have a sprayer but applied the original coats with a foam brush. Maybe i will just get some stuff that i can spray.