A simple paint drip turned into a three hour fix

I was putting a final coat on a dresser and got a small drip near the leg. Figured I could sand it smooth and touch it up in maybe twenty minutes. The sanding went fine, but matching the sheen on that one spot took forever. I ended up redoing the whole side panel to make it even. Anyone have a better way to blend a spot repair on a satin finish?

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3 Comments

rodriguez.felix7d ago

Nah you did it right honestly. That "quick fix" mindset is how projects go off the rails. Trying to blend a tiny spot on a satin finish never works, the sheen is a nightmare. Redoing the whole panel was the only way to make it look decent. Next time just plan for the full section from the start and save yourself the back and forth.

grantp286d ago

Blend satin? That's like trying to fix a flat tire with a band-aid.

ward.jamie7d ago

Wait, you tried to blend satin? That's wild. I can't believe you even attempted it. The sheen difference would be so obvious from any angle. You're totally right that redoing the whole panel is the only fix. I learned that the hard way on a door once, ended up with a weird cloudy patch. Never again.