The longer you let it cure, the better. I let my coats cure for 3 weeks at least, just to be sure. I gave my TL-1Q a very light wet sand with 1200 wet/dry paper after the final coat had cured to get the surface as flat as possible. I then gave it a very light coat of TO, let it cure and then hit it with ultra fine liquid polish and finally some wax. I probably could have done a polish with No.2 polish first but I didn't have any, nor patience for that matter! Hope it helps but be patient.