refinishing questions from beginner...

[Jon Page]

At 02:04 AM 2/1/2002 +0000, you wrote:
>List,
>
>As I start my refinishing business with the addition of a shop this past 
>year, I am wanting to learn more about laquer, and the difference between 
>using laquer vs. varnish.
>
>So far I have refinished 3 pianos using the method of hand-stripping, 
>sanding, staining, then hand-rub varnishing with 3-4 coats.  I think the 
>pianos turn out beautiful.
>
>I now have a customer who wants laquer instead of varnish. There was a 
>recent post on nitrocellulose laquer and Campbell products.  Are these 
>products good?  Where can I order these and/or other high quality laquers?
>Any advice on applying lacquer - how many coats, the process of application?
>
>I would really appreciate some input.
>
>Jay Mercier
>Associate, PTG
>Glenwood, MN

My best  advise on the matter:
HVLP spray equipment (Binks HPLV conversion gun for compressor even better)
PianoLac, sealer and topcoat. Availble from Arthur grudko: 
mailtoGutlo@bestweb.net

Simply the best.