what lacquer to use on oil paint? - Cigar Box Nation2024-03-29T09:09:09Zhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/what-lacquer-to-use-on-oil-paint?commentId=2592684%3AComment%3A2666645&feed=yes&xn_auth=noIf you're not sure about how…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2016-08-13:2592684:Comment:26689662016-08-13T23:41:13.374ZSkeesixhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/Skeesix
<p>If you're not sure about how the finish is going to turn out - make a test patch.</p>
<p>This means get a piece of wood which is the same kind of wood as used on your on guitar and put the same finish on it. Then you can experiment on that piece and not on the real thing. If you screw up, you won't ruin your guitar. </p>
<p>If you're not sure about how the finish is going to turn out - make a test patch.</p>
<p>This means get a piece of wood which is the same kind of wood as used on your on guitar and put the same finish on it. Then you can experiment on that piece and not on the real thing. If you screw up, you won't ruin your guitar. </p> I believe cabinet guys mix a…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2016-08-12:2592684:Comment:26686192016-08-12T21:11:48.278ZTN Twanghttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/TNTwang
<p>I believe cabinet guys mix a dilute coat of shellac that they call a "spit coat" to toughen up the wood (especially the end grain) before applying any finish.</p>
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<p>I believe cabinet guys mix a dilute coat of shellac that they call a "spit coat" to toughen up the wood (especially the end grain) before applying any finish.</p>
<p></p> I love shellac. Anything that…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2016-08-12:2592684:Comment:26684512016-08-12T19:08:26.605ZSeenyahttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/Seenya
<p>I love shellac. Anything that I build that won't be used for a table or something that gets a lot of wear I finish with shellac. I also use it to seal wood and pore fill. It's pretty much the most versatile and easiest finish to use.</p>
<p>I love shellac. Anything that I build that won't be used for a table or something that gets a lot of wear I finish with shellac. I also use it to seal wood and pore fill. It's pretty much the most versatile and easiest finish to use.</p> Thank you! I will take your a…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2016-08-11:2592684:Comment:26677092016-08-11T06:46:54.015Zdavid kavehttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/davidkave
<p>Thank you! I will take your advice.</p>
<p>Thank you! I will take your advice.</p> Shellac uses alcohol as a sol…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2016-08-10:2592684:Comment:26675342016-08-10T23:14:33.571ZTN Twanghttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/TNTwang
<p>Shellac uses alcohol as a solvent--which doesn't really affect either oil-based or water-based products. When in doubt put a "sealer coat" of shellac between layers to prevent them from hurting each other.</p>
<p>If you're buying pre-mixed shellac, it's best to use the de-waxed variety. In the US, Zinsser brand "Seal Coat" shellac is about the only de-waxed available. All other Zinsser products still have wax in them. The wax might keep your top coat from adhering properly.</p>
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<p>Shellac uses alcohol as a solvent--which doesn't really affect either oil-based or water-based products. When in doubt put a "sealer coat" of shellac between layers to prevent them from hurting each other.</p>
<p>If you're buying pre-mixed shellac, it's best to use the de-waxed variety. In the US, Zinsser brand "Seal Coat" shellac is about the only de-waxed available. All other Zinsser products still have wax in them. The wax might keep your top coat from adhering properly.</p>
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You'll notice that I'm a big fan of shellac--as a sealer on raw wood, as a sealer between difficult finishes, or sometimes as the only finish on the piece. Instrument or Painting makes…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2016-08-10:2592684:Comment:26673992016-08-10T17:50:15.005ZA.D.EKERhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/AndriesDEKER
<p>Instrument or Painting makes no differens, they often paint on wood anyway, dont know what you meen by Damar is this a brand?clear medium is clear resin and a hardner, my best advice is; if you paint it your self, you know what brand oilpaint you use, take the advised topcoat from the same brand,,like i say, in europe and the states /uk there are differend standarts for paint and its use in princeple one (1) layer is enough, use a good brusch preferebly Marter Hair take long strokes and…</p>
<p>Instrument or Painting makes no differens, they often paint on wood anyway, dont know what you meen by Damar is this a brand?clear medium is clear resin and a hardner, my best advice is; if you paint it your self, you know what brand oilpaint you use, take the advised topcoat from the same brand,,like i say, in europe and the states /uk there are differend standarts for paint and its use in princeple one (1) layer is enough, use a good brusch preferebly Marter Hair take long strokes and dont work the coat to much, left right cris cross ,go whit the grain of the wood, first you see stripes but they will flow away when drying, if you dont trust one layer apply 2 after a good time Min; one week of drying of the first layer! good luck ! Greeeettsszz A.D.</p> You are the one I looking for…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2016-08-10:2592684:Comment:26669682016-08-10T15:09:17.310Zdavid kavehttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/davidkave
<p>You are the one I looking for:) what do you think about this: one layer of damar and another strong one. Or damar is strong enough? I mean it is not a painting hanging on the wall it is an instrument always in hands. What would be that clear medium? </p>
<p>You are the one I looking for:) what do you think about this: one layer of damar and another strong one. Or damar is strong enough? I mean it is not a painting hanging on the wall it is an instrument always in hands. What would be that clear medium? </p> I am a painter now for 40 Yea…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2016-08-10:2592684:Comment:26671542016-08-10T14:47:45.541ZA.D.EKERhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/AndriesDEKER
<p>I am a painter now for 40 Years, and my advice is; use a clear medium on oilpaint, or non at all,No waterbase on Oil! Oil base on Oil, but bee picky about that! the old Masters used laquer on oilpaint BUT What happens!</p>
<p>you get the well known Cracklee effect becouse the oilpaint takes longer time to dry it cracks up the top coat of lacker, when you laquer oilpaint be sure that the paint haz dryed treu and treu, then use a light resistend medium, if u use lacquer it tends to turn…</p>
<p>I am a painter now for 40 Years, and my advice is; use a clear medium on oilpaint, or non at all,No waterbase on Oil! Oil base on Oil, but bee picky about that! the old Masters used laquer on oilpaint BUT What happens!</p>
<p>you get the well known Cracklee effect becouse the oilpaint takes longer time to dry it cracks up the top coat of lacker, when you laquer oilpaint be sure that the paint haz dryed treu and treu, then use a light resistend medium, if u use lacquer it tends to turn yellow and deform in sunlight, some don't mind some like it because of ageing effect.Dont use shellac on Oilpaint! and dont put tree (3) diverend drying coats over one and other, thats a recipe for Misfortune. I know if learned my lesson ! Greeeeeettssszz A.D. </p> yes, I think this it, thank y…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2016-08-10:2592684:Comment:26669612016-08-10T14:08:59.669Zdavid kavehttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/davidkave
<p>yes, I think this it, thank you!</p>
<p>yes, I think this it, thank you!</p> hmm, 1st coat a proper and ty…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2016-08-10:2592684:Comment:26668752016-08-10T13:50:45.631ZJLhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/JL239
<p>hmm, 1st coat a proper and type appropriate varnish for the paint being protected, 2nd-Nth coat a good spar varnish (made for boats) ought to stand up to the sweatiest picker at the summer solstice barn dance.</p>
<p>hmm, 1st coat a proper and type appropriate varnish for the paint being protected, 2nd-Nth coat a good spar varnish (made for boats) ought to stand up to the sweatiest picker at the summer solstice barn dance.</p>