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On Sat, 8 Jun 2002 11:15:10 EDT Erwinspiano@AOL.COM writes:
I don't. I also don't believe water based lacquer knowledge will 
help a great number of people.  Therefore, I am dropping the subject.  

Tommy Black
Decatur, Ala


   Hi Tommy

     Well, maybe so but since believe I've asked some very direct
questions about it I must say that I've learned a great deal about over
this last week. Frankly for me it could  greatly change  my process and
speed up my results with less effort. Health and safety issues are also
reduced with this product. At this point I can't find a down side.
>>>>>>>>>Thanks to all who contributed to this topic>>>>>.
    >>>>>>>>             Dale Erwin>>>>>>>>>>. 

Hi Dale and Tommy-

Switching to water-based lacquer 9-10 years ago was one of the best
decisions I have ever made.  Granted, 9-10 years ago we were guinea pigs
for products that "weren't quite ready for prime time", but the industry
has made huge leaps in the past decade and many offer excellent, even
superior, alternatives to solvent-based finishes.

Many of the advantages are obvious - esp. related to health and safety. 
I was tired of not only the smell and toxicity of the solvents while
spraying, but the parts would "gas off" most of the day while drying as
well.  When you work in an environment that requires wearing a mask half
the day and providing constant ventilation for safety reasons, it should
make you stop and think about alternatives.  And here it gets
interesting...  with water-based lacquer you have:

1.lower costs (no solvents to buy and no haz mat charges); 
2.quicker build (usually higher solids content); 
3.faster dry times (hands down!); 
4.equal or better durability; 
5.no explosion proof fixtures required; 
6.lower insurance rates; 
7.FAR better work environment ( a clincher, for me);

These come readily to mind, and there are likely more.  One advantage
that solvent lacquer has, in my opinion, is that it is true that it lays
down a bit flatter (more level), requiring slightly less rubbing out.  I
consider this minor unless you don't plan on rubbing out your finishes,
which is a bit on the amateur side.  The ONLY other advantage I can think
of that they have traditionally enjoyed is the element of 100% burn-in to
the previous coat.  This is truly an advantage worth noting, but not
something that cannot be overcome.  Also, Taget Coatings makes a
water-based lacquer that sports this feature, their Oxford Premium Spray
Lacquer.  

As Dale so aptly pointed out...  Where is the down side?

Mark Potter
bases-loaded@juno.com
   

                
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