How to make lacquer less glossy?

How to make lacquer less glossy? ——————————————————

question taken from http://woodworkingtalk.com–

———————— I just finished a table out of reclaimed pine.I sprayed it with Sherwin Williams lacquer.The can says medium rubbed effect on it.I was hoping for a little less shiny finish. Everything is hand planed which leaves it having a rippled effect.Is there anything I can spray over it that would take the gloss out? __________________

Here’s my tuppence:

There are a no of ways ;

• use a fine grade 800 wet and dry paper with water.
• use wire wool 0000 and wax
• get the same make of finish and add a percentage of matt. to original  can.

The first two you would rub with (along) grain.  Last you would key finish and mix sheen levels.

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