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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>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.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>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.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>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.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Arthur Grudko, =
PianoLac</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>