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Former but I still tinker,
and your system is nearly Identical to mine, the thinned down "washcoat(s)" are a so important part.

This is a set that I am just finishing up in Turkish Walnut with a High Gloss Tung Oil finish, I rarely go high gloss on these, I personally prefer a satin, but this wood was special, so I stuck with...

Tung Oil trick that I have found that works for the "High Gloss" effect...
Multiple coats is a given :)

But use a true "Hand Rubbed" finish in other words rub it in with your bare finger :) I...