Mark,
Assuming you've moved up through the sandpaper grades:

After the existing coat is completely dry, try using the 3M ultra-fine Scotchbrite pads (instead of steel wool) to work the scratches out.

BTW, the general issue you're seeing is very common on all of my projects; that the imperfections of the PREVIOUS phase (i.e. the 600 grit work on your stock) only show up when I do the 800 grit work. Two steps forward one step back !!! I guess the pro's have better eyes to find those issues before going to the next step.

Last edited by Yeti; 07/23/07 12:44 PM.