waterbased lacquer, orange peel, steel wool

gutlo gutlo@bestweb.net
Fri, 7 Sep 2001 21:34:55 -0400


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You shouldn't use water as a rubbing lubricant for waterbased lacquer =
because it can penetrate and soften the surface.  Use the recommended =
rubbing oil.  A good waterborne should not be "water sensitive", i.e., =
doesn't show rings under a wet vase.

Avoiding steel wool on waterbornes is a good idea for one reason:  if =
you have to spray over it, the tiny invisible steel "hairs" will be =
trapped between coats and will rust.  This creates a visual effect most =
find objectionable.  If you know for sure you're not going to spray =
over, then steel wool is fine.  Scotchbrite pads work well and there is =
no risk of rust.

Orange peel can be tough if the nature of waterborne resin keeps it from =
"flowing out" as it dries.  PianoLac has been designed to be extremely =
thick so you can spray vertically without sagging or dripping, and yet =
flows out without orange peel.  It builds very fast and wet sands =
easily.

Arthur Grudko, PianoLac

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