ARROW WOOD FINISH

Continue to rub the finish in until it begins to dry. It will roll up, or get stiff rather than slippery. Do not change to fresh paper. Rub to this point with the paper you started with. Fresh paper will cut more, and we don't want to cut, we want to fill. When you reach this mud or stiff stage, stop using the paper, and complete the rubbing process with the palm of your hand. You could use a cloth, but your hand is the best. You should be able to rub the finish dry to the touch in 5 minutes or less. If it is taking you longer, you either used the finish too heavily, or you didn't rub long enough with the paper.