Which works better with lacquer, an air compressor and air spray gun or an airless gun and pump? Thanks for your help. Will this matter or do I need to find a non catilyzed for the top coat? For them to sell you a gallon of lacquer, for example, that paint & wallpaper outlet has to buy a 4-gallon case of it and hope that they can sell the remaining 3 gallons. 44Sapphire44@gmail.com, I am a retired shop instructor and have sprayed many gallons of lacquer. Verzgerung Deutsche Brse: 15 Min., Nasdaq, NYSE: 20 Min. Thank you. You shouldnt really have any issues going from the watco product to the pre-cat lacquer. 
I have about 20 yrs finishing under my belt. Worst case scenario, they might be able to suggest a product you can use to essentially prime the surface. keep up the good work Mark It is well appreciated. Aktien, ETFs, Derivate, Kryptos und mehr jetzt fr 0Euro pro Trade handeln! It is available in clear from Highland Woodworking and both clear and pigmented from Hood Finishing http://www.hoodfinishing.com/H..ishes.html I built a bathroom vanity for my parents and they wanted a painted finish in gloss white. I was going to use a quality brush but may consider buying an airless sprayer to do the job if I use the waterborne. Related question for paitning previously finished cabinets (maple cabinets with poly), whats the best way to prepare the surface for the CAB Acrylic Lacquer? Any advice would be welcome I was excited to find your message board. I started reading about lacquer and now I dont know if I should go for a base paint (and possibly primer) of black paint and then apply a gazillion coats of clear lacquer to get the high-gloss piano finish or just use a black lacquer, what is the difference, benefits, pros/cons if any? I wish Marc had responded to your question about the piano I too would like to know! I live in California where my kitchen cabinet finisher advised that the white lacquer paint sold here was very susceptible to water damage due to environmental regulations. Required fields are marked *. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. So you need to be careful on those vertical surfaces, no matter what you use. But none of the local store locations carry it. Moisture and cold are your enemies. Download Foursquare for your smart phone and start exploring the world around you! Add chopped chilies and this is one tasty low cal burger! By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Unless youre thinking about using a catalyzed lacquer, Id probably avoid it. SW has a lacquer but it is catalyzed. Dont have a spray gun, and if I did, with all the balusters and narrow access, it would be difficult to get good complete coats without runs. I dont really know. Yoann. Larry, I think its a zilsner or bullseye product. Our shop didnt have very good results with water based products. Also, I know guitar luthiers swear up and down by the nitrocellulose lacquer but I dont want it to yellow over time, what should I do? Which is the finish that you are suggesting to use, Marc. For a good and affordable waterborne, give Hydrocote Resisthane a try. Unfortunately, the Pre-Cat CAB Acrylic Lacquer Im talking about isnt all that easy to get. Ive sprayed shellac, water based dye, and Deft brushing lacquer, all with good results. Marc, And it tends to be compatible with all types of finishes. I want to use a wooden instrument called a Kalimba with my hospital patients, but the porous wood is not a good idea to take into certain isolation rooms because it is not cleanable. But for the home shop, I would probably not leave it for more than 24 hrs. Oil based paints or primers are great but they are soft and dont work well under lacquer finishes. Is sherwood better than general finishes lacquer? A regular bristle brush will not deteriorate. Ive not done the spraying but I was actually interested in dipping my 5 x 10 wood pieces and then hanging them to dry. Mark assuming I spray lacquer as suggested here how often should I be cleaning my gun to prevent clogging? Im new to spraying and was wondering what was the best type of lacquer is for spraying build in book shelves in a house. 
It works very well. I am currently building smaller items (creamation boxes) and often dont use an entire gallon within the recommended 6 months. And you can clear lacquer right over it. Hello, what is the difference from regular clear lacquer and Clear High Build Lacquer? Great site and awesome YouTube channel; I have a question: I own an old (60s) grand piano thats in desperate need of refinishing, being the Do-it-yourselfer kinda guy I am, I want to refinish my own piano, I had a professional refinisher come out and he told me that the current finish on my piano is lacquer. I am trying to put a thick lacquer finish on a axe handle that is hand braided with think leather. Now I am getting confused by all this info and my head is spinning. I have been told some time ago that I would need to use universal tinting lacquer. I have been unable to locate this product. Waterborne lacquer is a whole different animal and will not behave like the other products. Just about any glossy topcoat would do the trick. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. I am looking for a rattle can lacquer for my humidor and this is what they have at my local SW. Never tried the stuff. Several of the threads Ive read where people have used the Minwax fast drying poly in their HVLP sprayers have said they had good success with 3-4 thin coats. He is gone now so I have no chance of asking him questions I have. It took 1 1/2 to 2 hours to dry at 70 degrees and 20% humidity. Oil is much more durable and wears better. Jetzt neu: fr Home Depot ist der Dividenden-Chartvergleich verfgbar: Der Dividenden-Chartvergleich zeigt die Rendite inklusive der Ausschttungen (Aktienkurs + Dividende, grn) im Vergleich zum Aktienkurs (blau) und so die wirkliche Rendite einer Investition in die Aktie. Thank you so much, oh and Im in Las Vegas so humidity and temperature will not be an issue. I dont like the rattle can plan since spray patterns usually cant be controlled. I dont use anything else.. i spray clear gloss laquer over latex flat and chalk paint allthe time. If the lacquer product your using doesnt appear to be spraying right, I just add up to 10% high grade lacquer thinner to the product. The dry time definitely slows down but I can still get a coat every 30 to 45 minutes without a problem. Thank you for the information. Can I simply spray a coat of catalyzed semi gloss lacquer and then reapply my top coat? After reading all the comments now I am wondering, would I be better off finishing it with a pre-cat CAB acrylic lacquer since the gate will be out doors? 
homedepot.com/l/Long-Beach/CA/Signal-Hill/90755/1062, the home depot signal hill signal hill , the home depot - signal hill signal hill , the home depot atlantic-spring signal hill. You can use a razor blade to remove the extra material after it dries. No worries. Thanks Larry and Marc that was the best down and dirty explanation Ive seen. As for money is no object, they are all good coatings, each company and each coating has its pluses and minuses, including the cost of the material. I am finishing a spiral staircase in my shop. Are we talking pigmented lacquers or only topcoats? Difficulty is that it is a very complex shape that is impossible to work from one side to the other methodically (start on the center post, when you get to a tread, do you do the tread or keep going on the post?) Can anyone tell me how the SW cat laquer will respond when heated? We are a professional shop and have never had results like this. I want to get the cabinets repainted, but want a waterproof solution. With nitrocellulose lacquer do I have to apray the clear coatfor it to harden properly, or can i go with just the color? Thank you. I have watched a video of a guy applying precat lacquer with a brush; so now Im confused. With the Valspar, I recommend sanding between the base( paint) and the lacquer coat. The nitrocellulose is pretty much your everyday lacquer. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The Wood Whisperer is proudly sponsored by brands that Marc trusts. Hello, ", "They're now open until 11 pm (10 pm on Sunday). I always give honest opinions, findings, and experiences on products. The piano is all black and shiny. Does that mean you cant brush it? "halten" oder "neutral". Thanks. There is no flatting agent in a gloss coating. Quartalsdividende in Folge bekannt, Home Depot-Aktie fr 0 Euro handeln bei finanzen.net zero, Home Depot-Aktie dennoch im Minus: Home Depot wird optimistischer, Ausblick: Home Depot prsentiert Quartalsergebnisse, Erste Schtzungen: Home Depot gibt Ergebnis zum abgelaufenen Quartal bekannt, Offensive gegen Warren Buffett: Grter US-Pensionsfonds befrwortet Abwahl Buffetts als Berkshire-Chairman, Dax und Dow auf Stand von Oktober - Commerzbank feiert Jubilum, Dax und Dow legen zu, Luftfahrt gefragt, Versorger geben nach, Fed-Protokoll im Fokus: Ausblick auf Brsenwoche 8, Allianz Global Investors Fund - Allianz Income and Growth AMg2 (H2-AUD), iShares MSCI USA SRI UCITS ETF USD (Dist), AB - American Growth Portfolio BD USD Inc, Amundi Index Solutions - Amundi IS MSCI USA SRI PAB I14E Acc, BlackRock Global Funds - Systematic Global Equity High Income Fund D 6 USD Inc, Negative Analystenhaltung seit 15.07.2022. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Especially if its an occupied home, a brushed-on finish means much more control and no over-spray. Lacquer will dissolve the foam. At home in Montana the ambient shop humidity level runs about 20%. After application, the water begins to evaporate. The lacquer scratches easily and lifts off in some places. The painter however, used flat instead of a semi-gloss. I havent a clue as too what type of lacquer to use . Hello, Disaster. I may have to add an extra coat but I have never had blushing. But again, I dont know much about axes or treating/protecting leather. Im trying to find a good lacquer for this type of wood that will not hinder the vibration of the instrument a large amount, and will also be able to stand up to strong hospital-grade cleaning chemical wipes that I would use between patient contacts. Im looking to simply liven up the original wood on some antique wood crates. It has to do with the typical Sherwin-Williams outlet is a paint & wallpaper store. Nope. I have done a lot of spraying in a cool winter shop both in Ohio and Montana. And get yourself some lacquer thinner so you can clean off that brush between practice runs. Also, Im not a huge fan of spraying oil-based finishes. Jim I have the same concerns that you do. Post-catalyzed, Pre-catalyzed, nitrocellulose, water-borne. Not a stupid question at all. That could work, but youll have drips at the bottom of the piece where the material collects as it dries. But I will give you a nutshell explanation. Could I possibly get some suggestions about what type of lacquer to use? Given this, please assume that any links leading you to products or services are affiliate links that we will receive compensation from. Could that be sprayed in a Earlex 5000? Get a coating that comes with it superb tech support. Meguires is much more user friendly and their line smells better, too. Is there another finish that is the Pre-cat CAB Acrylic lacquer? We electric guitar people WANT the lacquer to yellow (not really yellow yellow) over time. I never held a *spray* gun before but it doesnt seem that difficult. Sherwin also carries a line of waterborne lacquers and they are on my list of must try products. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. I would simply suggest buying a small can and trying it out on scrap. Moody's Analytics Risk Score ist ein, auf einem Modell basierender, Wert einer Kreditwrdigkeit, basierend auf Moody's Analytics CreditEdge. Lays down so very nice. Mark It is so refreshing to see the wood whisper, with your straight forward talk and humor. This can be resolved a couple of ways. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. I will check this with Naphtha after I finish sanding. Hi, I sanded down an oak desk, dyed it with rustins dye (ebony) let it dry for 2 days, tried to roll on an ac lacquer with catalyst mix (10 to 1), when I rolled it on the dye lifted onto the roller and as a result the finish had a lighter (med oak) bubbled look, anyone know why this has happened ? It took a while, but we finally found the product. I have used Mohawk 80 sheen gloss with great results and I can buy a gallon at a time (online). All thoughts welcomed! My husband and I recently bought a faux marble dining table. If you do as advised and use lacquer that has dye added to it, you can certainly layer that on top to get a darker color. I too would suggest the Sherwin Williams products as well but I beleive you will only find their laqcuer products at an industrial coatings branch this is due to EPA regulations that most of your local stores will be unable to meet. For what you want to do, Menzerna isnt the only game in town. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. I purchased Sher-woodCAB Acrylic laquer in dull rub effect. How did it turn out? Thank you for taking the time to help. 
The piano is veneered but like I said its all black. Dewaxed shellac is one of the best sealers for stuff like this. Anything that started to dry would generally redissolve as soon as the lacquer thinner hit it. Hi! Buy: Kaufempfehlungen wie z.B. Er bernimmt die ETF-Auswahl, ist steuersmart, transparent und kostengnstig. One other issue with the waterborne lacquer is the way that it wears. des Emittenten. For polyester, though, I do use Menzerna because they make a full array of stick compounds, perfect for loading up my felt wheels. Guess I missed this one when it came in. I personally do not like to alter the chemistry of my finishes more than I have to and I simply use thinner coats of finish. Has anyone painted their cabinets with waterborne paint and gotten really good results? This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Its another result of the confusing marketing jargon in the finishing industry. Any thoughts on dulux diamond kote for kitchen cupboard boxes. Should there be any problems with that? Is this true? It seems to easily show scratches with wicked white lines. Nitrocellulose is relatively inexpensive and widely available. It is very hard but brittle. HI I was wondering if I could get some suggestions for a project I am attempting. 
My original sample piece I brushed on the lacquer but that is going to be too labor intensify for the amount of pieces Im working with. But what comes to mind is something oil-based. A good friend built a desk and used Minwax stain on it. Its a more durable finish, in the end, but its still just as likely to run on vertical surfaces and you have the added negatives of a longer dry time and more odor. Sorry about that Jorge. So how do these finishes work? I am building my own kitchen cabinets with black walnut face frames and door frames and tiger maple door panels and drawers. So even though these finishes are solvent-based, water is the carrier, hence the term, waterborne. I have sprayed oil based paints and vanishes with the air guns and am not sure if I need to invest in an airless to achieve the smooth finish lacquer gives. After about 45 minutes it can be sanded and it powders nicely and doesnt clog up the sandpaper the way the trim acrylics from the big box stores did. You can do whatever you want. Let us help with your project today! But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Is it possible to use General Finishes Java Gel over post catalyzed lacquer? Metalized dyes, in general, are more resistant to fading, but it depends on the color (sometimes). I notice that the high build is more shiny than the regular. We use the latest and greatest technology available to provide the best possible web experience.Please enable JavaScript in your browser settings to continue. It will still have an odor and need some time with good ventilation but it wont be nearly as bad as lacquer. Lacquer is quick to dry and if you are not skilled enough you may get good results such as brush strokes. 
Do certain types work better/worse in different climates? Im not too worried about aesthetics as I am the protection factor. The local guy says he may be able to order if he has a part number. Precat is only available at SW here in KC as fives.otherwise Id try it too. 
I may have to do poly again, because there are some parts with ingrain that seem to have absorbed the poly a little more deeply than I can sand out. 
Soon after the water evaporates, the solvent begins evaporating and the finish particles fuse together to become a single layer. I have used Valspars pre-cat lacquers on many types of paints and stains and with 2 coats I usually can get the sheen and hardness of finish I desire. More importantly when doing any glazing or using CAB acrylic be sure to use a vinyl based sealer and NOT nitrocelluloce as they will cause BIG probpems! Were going to have to sand everything down and start over. Thanks and awesome site! I am a younger person trying this for the first time and would greatly appreciate any suggestions or comments on how to do this right . Or do you concur with the aforementioned opinion. Several mentioned they think that the formulation has changed so they now thin it with mineral spirits. My experience is that I wipe everything down with naphtha between coats, to make sure I dont leave any oil off of my hands, also any moister will evaporate before next coat. Marc, This due to flammable aspect of it.
I have about 20 yrs finishing under my belt. Worst case scenario, they might be able to suggest a product you can use to essentially prime the surface. keep up the good work Mark It is well appreciated. Aktien, ETFs, Derivate, Kryptos und mehr jetzt fr 0Euro pro Trade handeln! It is available in clear from Highland Woodworking and both clear and pigmented from Hood Finishing http://www.hoodfinishing.com/H..ishes.html I built a bathroom vanity for my parents and they wanted a painted finish in gloss white. I was going to use a quality brush but may consider buying an airless sprayer to do the job if I use the waterborne. Related question for paitning previously finished cabinets (maple cabinets with poly), whats the best way to prepare the surface for the CAB Acrylic Lacquer? Any advice would be welcome I was excited to find your message board. I started reading about lacquer and now I dont know if I should go for a base paint (and possibly primer) of black paint and then apply a gazillion coats of clear lacquer to get the high-gloss piano finish or just use a black lacquer, what is the difference, benefits, pros/cons if any? I wish Marc had responded to your question about the piano I too would like to know! I live in California where my kitchen cabinet finisher advised that the white lacquer paint sold here was very susceptible to water damage due to environmental regulations. Required fields are marked *. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. So you need to be careful on those vertical surfaces, no matter what you use. But none of the local store locations carry it. Moisture and cold are your enemies. Download Foursquare for your smart phone and start exploring the world around you! Add chopped chilies and this is one tasty low cal burger! By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Unless youre thinking about using a catalyzed lacquer, Id probably avoid it. SW has a lacquer but it is catalyzed. Dont have a spray gun, and if I did, with all the balusters and narrow access, it would be difficult to get good complete coats without runs. I dont really know. Yoann. Larry, I think its a zilsner or bullseye product. Our shop didnt have very good results with water based products. Also, I know guitar luthiers swear up and down by the nitrocellulose lacquer but I dont want it to yellow over time, what should I do? Which is the finish that you are suggesting to use, Marc. For a good and affordable waterborne, give Hydrocote Resisthane a try. Unfortunately, the Pre-Cat CAB Acrylic Lacquer Im talking about isnt all that easy to get. Ive sprayed shellac, water based dye, and Deft brushing lacquer, all with good results. Marc, And it tends to be compatible with all types of finishes. I want to use a wooden instrument called a Kalimba with my hospital patients, but the porous wood is not a good idea to take into certain isolation rooms because it is not cleanable. But for the home shop, I would probably not leave it for more than 24 hrs. Oil based paints or primers are great but they are soft and dont work well under lacquer finishes. Is sherwood better than general finishes lacquer? A regular bristle brush will not deteriorate. Ive not done the spraying but I was actually interested in dipping my 5 x 10 wood pieces and then hanging them to dry. Mark assuming I spray lacquer as suggested here how often should I be cleaning my gun to prevent clogging? Im new to spraying and was wondering what was the best type of lacquer is for spraying build in book shelves in a house. It works very well. I am currently building smaller items (creamation boxes) and often dont use an entire gallon within the recommended 6 months. And you can clear lacquer right over it. Hello, what is the difference from regular clear lacquer and Clear High Build Lacquer? Great site and awesome YouTube channel; I have a question: I own an old (60s) grand piano thats in desperate need of refinishing, being the Do-it-yourselfer kinda guy I am, I want to refinish my own piano, I had a professional refinisher come out and he told me that the current finish on my piano is lacquer. I am trying to put a thick lacquer finish on a axe handle that is hand braided with think leather. Now I am getting confused by all this info and my head is spinning. I have been told some time ago that I would need to use universal tinting lacquer. I have been unable to locate this product. Waterborne lacquer is a whole different animal and will not behave like the other products. Just about any glossy topcoat would do the trick. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. I am looking for a rattle can lacquer for my humidor and this is what they have at my local SW. Never tried the stuff. Several of the threads Ive read where people have used the Minwax fast drying poly in their HVLP sprayers have said they had good success with 3-4 thin coats. He is gone now so I have no chance of asking him questions I have. It took 1 1/2 to 2 hours to dry at 70 degrees and 20% humidity. Oil is much more durable and wears better. Jetzt neu: fr Home Depot ist der Dividenden-Chartvergleich verfgbar: Der Dividenden-Chartvergleich zeigt die Rendite inklusive der Ausschttungen (Aktienkurs + Dividende, grn) im Vergleich zum Aktienkurs (blau) und so die wirkliche Rendite einer Investition in die Aktie. Thank you so much, oh and Im in Las Vegas so humidity and temperature will not be an issue. I dont like the rattle can plan since spray patterns usually cant be controlled. I dont use anything else.. i spray clear gloss laquer over latex flat and chalk paint allthe time. If the lacquer product your using doesnt appear to be spraying right, I just add up to 10% high grade lacquer thinner to the product. The dry time definitely slows down but I can still get a coat every 30 to 45 minutes without a problem. Thank you for the information. Can I simply spray a coat of catalyzed semi gloss lacquer and then reapply my top coat? After reading all the comments now I am wondering, would I be better off finishing it with a pre-cat CAB acrylic lacquer since the gate will be out doors? homedepot.com/l/Long-Beach/CA/Signal-Hill/90755/1062, the home depot signal hill signal hill , the home depot - signal hill signal hill , the home depot atlantic-spring signal hill. You can use a razor blade to remove the extra material after it dries. No worries. Thanks Larry and Marc that was the best down and dirty explanation Ive seen. As for money is no object, they are all good coatings, each company and each coating has its pluses and minuses, including the cost of the material. I am finishing a spiral staircase in my shop. Are we talking pigmented lacquers or only topcoats? Difficulty is that it is a very complex shape that is impossible to work from one side to the other methodically (start on the center post, when you get to a tread, do you do the tread or keep going on the post?) Can anyone tell me how the SW cat laquer will respond when heated? We are a professional shop and have never had results like this. I want to get the cabinets repainted, but want a waterproof solution. With nitrocellulose lacquer do I have to apray the clear coatfor it to harden properly, or can i go with just the color? Thank you. I have watched a video of a guy applying precat lacquer with a brush; so now Im confused. With the Valspar, I recommend sanding between the base( paint) and the lacquer coat. The nitrocellulose is pretty much your everyday lacquer. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The Wood Whisperer is proudly sponsored by brands that Marc trusts. Hello, ", "They're now open until 11 pm (10 pm on Sunday). I always give honest opinions, findings, and experiences on products. The piano is all black and shiny. Does that mean you cant brush it? "halten" oder "neutral". Thanks. There is no flatting agent in a gloss coating. Quartalsdividende in Folge bekannt, Home Depot-Aktie fr 0 Euro handeln bei finanzen.net zero, Home Depot-Aktie dennoch im Minus: Home Depot wird optimistischer, Ausblick: Home Depot prsentiert Quartalsergebnisse, Erste Schtzungen: Home Depot gibt Ergebnis zum abgelaufenen Quartal bekannt, Offensive gegen Warren Buffett: Grter US-Pensionsfonds befrwortet Abwahl Buffetts als Berkshire-Chairman, Dax und Dow auf Stand von Oktober - Commerzbank feiert Jubilum, Dax und Dow legen zu, Luftfahrt gefragt, Versorger geben nach, Fed-Protokoll im Fokus: Ausblick auf Brsenwoche 8, Allianz Global Investors Fund - Allianz Income and Growth AMg2 (H2-AUD), iShares MSCI USA SRI UCITS ETF USD (Dist), AB - American Growth Portfolio BD USD Inc, Amundi Index Solutions - Amundi IS MSCI USA SRI PAB I14E Acc, BlackRock Global Funds - Systematic Global Equity High Income Fund D 6 USD Inc, Negative Analystenhaltung seit 15.07.2022. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Especially if its an occupied home, a brushed-on finish means much more control and no over-spray. Lacquer will dissolve the foam. At home in Montana the ambient shop humidity level runs about 20%. After application, the water begins to evaporate. The lacquer scratches easily and lifts off in some places. The painter however, used flat instead of a semi-gloss. I havent a clue as too what type of lacquer to use . Hello, Disaster. I may have to add an extra coat but I have never had blushing. But again, I dont know much about axes or treating/protecting leather. Im trying to find a good lacquer for this type of wood that will not hinder the vibration of the instrument a large amount, and will also be able to stand up to strong hospital-grade cleaning chemical wipes that I would use between patient contacts. Im looking to simply liven up the original wood on some antique wood crates. It has to do with the typical Sherwin-Williams outlet is a paint & wallpaper store. Nope. I have done a lot of spraying in a cool winter shop both in Ohio and Montana. And get yourself some lacquer thinner so you can clean off that brush between practice runs. Also, Im not a huge fan of spraying oil-based finishes. Jim I have the same concerns that you do. Post-catalyzed, Pre-catalyzed, nitrocellulose, water-borne. Not a stupid question at all. That could work, but youll have drips at the bottom of the piece where the material collects as it dries. But I will give you a nutshell explanation. Could I possibly get some suggestions about what type of lacquer to use? Given this, please assume that any links leading you to products or services are affiliate links that we will receive compensation from. Could that be sprayed in a Earlex 5000? Get a coating that comes with it superb tech support. Meguires is much more user friendly and their line smells better, too. Is there another finish that is the Pre-cat CAB Acrylic lacquer? We electric guitar people WANT the lacquer to yellow (not really yellow yellow) over time. I never held a *spray* gun before but it doesnt seem that difficult. Sherwin also carries a line of waterborne lacquers and they are on my list of must try products. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. I would simply suggest buying a small can and trying it out on scrap. Moody's Analytics Risk Score ist ein, auf einem Modell basierender, Wert einer Kreditwrdigkeit, basierend auf Moody's Analytics CreditEdge. Lays down so very nice. Mark It is so refreshing to see the wood whisper, with your straight forward talk and humor. This can be resolved a couple of ways. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. I will check this with Naphtha after I finish sanding. Hi, I sanded down an oak desk, dyed it with rustins dye (ebony) let it dry for 2 days, tried to roll on an ac lacquer with catalyst mix (10 to 1), when I rolled it on the dye lifted onto the roller and as a result the finish had a lighter (med oak) bubbled look, anyone know why this has happened ? It took a while, but we finally found the product. I have used Mohawk 80 sheen gloss with great results and I can buy a gallon at a time (online). All thoughts welcomed! My husband and I recently bought a faux marble dining table. If you do as advised and use lacquer that has dye added to it, you can certainly layer that on top to get a darker color. I too would suggest the Sherwin Williams products as well but I beleive you will only find their laqcuer products at an industrial coatings branch this is due to EPA regulations that most of your local stores will be unable to meet. For what you want to do, Menzerna isnt the only game in town. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. I purchased Sher-woodCAB Acrylic laquer in dull rub effect. How did it turn out? Thank you for taking the time to help. The piano is veneered but like I said its all black. Dewaxed shellac is one of the best sealers for stuff like this. Anything that started to dry would generally redissolve as soon as the lacquer thinner hit it. Hi! Buy: Kaufempfehlungen wie z.B. Er bernimmt die ETF-Auswahl, ist steuersmart, transparent und kostengnstig. One other issue with the waterborne lacquer is the way that it wears. des Emittenten. For polyester, though, I do use Menzerna because they make a full array of stick compounds, perfect for loading up my felt wheels. Guess I missed this one when it came in. I personally do not like to alter the chemistry of my finishes more than I have to and I simply use thinner coats of finish. Has anyone painted their cabinets with waterborne paint and gotten really good results? This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Its another result of the confusing marketing jargon in the finishing industry. Any thoughts on dulux diamond kote for kitchen cupboard boxes. Should there be any problems with that? Is this true? It seems to easily show scratches with wicked white lines. Nitrocellulose is relatively inexpensive and widely available. It is very hard but brittle. HI I was wondering if I could get some suggestions for a project I am attempting. My original sample piece I brushed on the lacquer but that is going to be too labor intensify for the amount of pieces Im working with. But what comes to mind is something oil-based. A good friend built a desk and used Minwax stain on it. Its a more durable finish, in the end, but its still just as likely to run on vertical surfaces and you have the added negatives of a longer dry time and more odor. Sorry about that Jorge. So how do these finishes work? I am building my own kitchen cabinets with black walnut face frames and door frames and tiger maple door panels and drawers. So even though these finishes are solvent-based, water is the carrier, hence the term, waterborne. I have sprayed oil based paints and vanishes with the air guns and am not sure if I need to invest in an airless to achieve the smooth finish lacquer gives. After about 45 minutes it can be sanded and it powders nicely and doesnt clog up the sandpaper the way the trim acrylics from the big box stores did. You can do whatever you want. Let us help with your project today! But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Is it possible to use General Finishes Java Gel over post catalyzed lacquer? Metalized dyes, in general, are more resistant to fading, but it depends on the color (sometimes). I notice that the high build is more shiny than the regular. We use the latest and greatest technology available to provide the best possible web experience.Please enable JavaScript in your browser settings to continue. It will still have an odor and need some time with good ventilation but it wont be nearly as bad as lacquer. Lacquer is quick to dry and if you are not skilled enough you may get good results such as brush strokes. Do certain types work better/worse in different climates? Im not too worried about aesthetics as I am the protection factor. The local guy says he may be able to order if he has a part number. Precat is only available at SW here in KC as fives.otherwise Id try it too. I may have to do poly again, because there are some parts with ingrain that seem to have absorbed the poly a little more deeply than I can sand out. Soon after the water evaporates, the solvent begins evaporating and the finish particles fuse together to become a single layer. I have used Valspars pre-cat lacquers on many types of paints and stains and with 2 coats I usually can get the sheen and hardness of finish I desire. More importantly when doing any glazing or using CAB acrylic be sure to use a vinyl based sealer and NOT nitrocelluloce as they will cause BIG probpems! Were going to have to sand everything down and start over. Thanks and awesome site! I am a younger person trying this for the first time and would greatly appreciate any suggestions or comments on how to do this right . Or do you concur with the aforementioned opinion. Several mentioned they think that the formulation has changed so they now thin it with mineral spirits. My experience is that I wipe everything down with naphtha between coats, to make sure I dont leave any oil off of my hands, also any moister will evaporate before next coat. Marc, This due to flammable aspect of it.