What starts as a salvaged desk becomes a high-gloss masterpiece that reflects like glass—literally. This video takes viewers ...

30. Small paint imperfections can be fixed without disturbing the integrity of the orange peel finish. First, knock off the tops of the specks by hand with 1,500-grit sandpaper.

The paint was left to cure for several days before color-sanding. Although the fresh paintwork looked great from a distance, a close-up view reveals the orange-peel that comes with it.

Orange peel with single-stage acrylic paint is a result of the normal drying of the paint, creating a smooth, natural finish that shines but has more of a matte finish as compared to glossy.

30. Small paint imperfections can be fixed without disturbing the integrity of the orange peel finish. First, knock off the tops of the specks by hand with 1,500-grit sandpaper.