Q: One drop of sweat fell on the floor while applying a final coat of water based poly. Should I try micro buffing just that spot and touching up with a small artists brush?
A: It’s worth a try before going more extreme lengths such as doing the entire board. Water borne coatings should be easier to touch up given how light they are in color.
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