Water-Base Lacquer

[Greg Newell]

Thanks Jim! This blow by blow is very helpful. Could you share what product 
you use as a mist coat of sealer?

Greg


At 09:02 AM 6/6/2002, you wrote:

>In a message dated 06/06/02 8:42:04 AM, grandrestorations@yahoo.com writes:
>
><< I've been using a water based grain filler and I
>don't like it at all.  I've tried the recommended
>application techniques of both the manufacturer
>and the seller and still don't like the results. >>
>
>Brian;
>  Have you tried two thin applications rather than one thick one?
>Like Jon I use a scraper/trowel/putty knife for most of the removal and a rag
>for finishing up.
>What I do.......(assuming any repair needed has been done)
>1. sand part to be filled.
>2. clean part to be filled...wipe it with a cloth and blow/vacuum it to
>remove all sanding dust.
>3. a light mist coat of sealer (as Jon suggested) this reduces drag and
>unwanted absorption on the non grain areas.
>4. Immediately before troweling on the filler wipe down the part with a
>'damp' rag not wet, just 'damp'....(seems to help the filler get in the grain
>and keeps it from drying too fast)
>5. trowel on filler..... both with and against the grain.
>6. clean off excess and allow part to dry for a short while .....15/20 minutes
>7. apply second filling, allow to dry several hours.
>8. sand off surface of part to remove any excess surface filler.
>9. continue with your staining or whatever your next step is....
>
>I have found that this works well for me and gives me a consistently nice
>surface for the finish........your mileage may vary...
>Jim Bryant (FL)

Greg Newell
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