Easy Hand-Rubbed Lacquer Finish
Rub With Pumice . Lightly wet the surface with some soapy water, then sprinkle on some pumice powder and, using a clean cloth (such as an old T-shirt) wrapped around a sanding block, rub the finish thoroughly. Use another clean, damp cloth to wipe down a section of the project after rubbing with the pumice mixture to check your progress.