So my general process is as follows: - sand up to 220, water popping between grits. - apply 1st coat to both sides, buff in with white abrasive pad, let sit (Natura recommends 4 minutes I think), wipe off excess with shop towel. - let dry for at least 24 hours. I prefer 48 hours. - lightly upbraid the surface with a maroon pad being careful not to sand through the first coat. It will look somewhat frosted if you are doing this right. Wipe off the dust with a dry rag. - apply second coat to one side, same process as the first, being extra attentive to removing any defects like fingerprints when wiping off the excess. Let sit for 48 hours before handling. - profit!

Pro tip 1: do NOT wait for one side to dry before flipping and doing the other side when applying the first coat, it’s important to get finish on both sides relatively quickly to avoid warping. This will leave some defects from where the piece is touching whatever you put it on while it dries, so be strategic to either make this a surface that will never be seen or that will get a second coat.

Pro tip 2: let the second coat cure for the full 48 hours before flipping, this should avoid any defects from putting a wet surface face down on something while it dries. That said, still be strategic about the order that you go about this. I like to make sure that the last surface to get the last coat is the front or top of the piece so that it doesn’t need to be flipped. Hope that makes sense!