How To Spray Lacquer Clear Coat

In this video we discuss the difference between 1k 2k and 2x clear coat.

How to spray lacquer clear coat. Lacquer is a popular finish for highlighting a nice wood grain. This stuff works on. These are three popular types of spray can clear coat and it is important to know the difference between them. However since it dries very quickly which makes creating even coats on large surface areas quite difficult spraying it on is a more efficient method.

Spray let dry a little bit sometimes as little as 3 to 5 minutes if its a light coat then spray again. Application is by three to five normal wet coats with adequate flash off times between each coat. Another distinction is that clear enamel is a topcoat. However that term is more correct for wood versus metal applications.

How to spray lacquer. It dries so quickly that you are able to re coat immediately. It is provided as a pre reduced clear coat spray product that is ready to spray and will not require mixing. Sand down the paint with 400 to 600 grit sandpaper and apply at least three coats of clear coat waiting about 15 to 20 minutes for each coat to dry.

This is an automotive clear coat that allows you to get a mirror shine for a clear that looks like glass. You may have heard the saying the key to a good paint job is in the prep work while this is certainly great advice it doesnt mean you should spend all your time prepping the area and just rush through the following steps. Clear coats come in spray and paint on applications. The key is getting it on heavy enough to cover well and get glossy.

However clear enamel is more durable than lacquer. Do not be tempted to mix acrylic clear lacquer or paints with any other cellulose paint or basecoat it will either curdle immediately on mixing or crack in a spectacular fashion when it dries. Im using a catalyzed polyurethane clear coat for this paint job. Todays lacquers are available in both spray and brush on styles but both have the advantage of being among the fastest drying of all woodworking finishesbrushing a lacquer finish requires a little more time and effort but is probably a little bit cleaner than spraying.

Its essential to take your time on each step of the touch up process. If im using colored lacquer i finish it off with a coat of clear lacquer. It buffs to a smooth finish and can be wet sanded with no problems. This is why many people refer to clear enamel as a varnish.

You cant mix it into paint as you can with lacquer.