Automotive lacquer???

[jttheclockman]

I have read alot about using CA as a finish for pens. I have read about people using polys, lacquers, rub on finishes and such but does anyone use Auto Lacquers??? If so can you state your findings fro ease of use and durability???? Also how do you apply and do you thin it or add any other mixtures????

I was thinking of giving this a try but it is not cheap. So thought i would ask first. I am thinking it should be durable if it withstands a car abuse. What do you all think???

 

[cyborgcnc]

Hi There,

I do not see why you could not use this, or any lacquer for that matter, but the problem would be one of drying.

Lacquers etc, do require adequate time for drying. if you are willing to apply a coat, wait two hours, then apply another etc. then you can use it.

CA makes this easy, since with a "catalyst" like BLO, it dries very fast, and you can apply several coats, polish, and you have a durable and high luster finish. The same can be achieved with Lacquer, but waiting for the coats to dry, would take way to much time.

There are products out there (and they come in cans) which are "catalyzed lacquers or urethanes. Instead of being "evaporative" (wait time for drying) they work much like epoxies, where you mix part a with part b, and they depend on this reaction to dry. These are used in automotive applications (like you state), but they are also HIGHLY toxic! They can basically kill you without the proper respiratory and ventilation equipment. Dryinig time is highly reduced however. THere are even finishes which cure with UV lights.

So you can see why a "fast" finish is prefered when it comes to pens, and anything can be used, as long as proper precautions are taken into consideration.

Hope this helps you out a bit...

 

[randyrls]

Hi There,



There are products out there (and they come in cans) which are "catalyzed lacquers or urethanes. Instead of being "evaporative" (wait time for drying) they work much like epoxies, where you mix part a with part b, and they depend on this reaction to dry. These are used in automotive applications (like you state), but they are also HIGHLY toxic! They can basically kill you without the proper respiratory and ventilation equipment. Dryinig time is highly reduced however. THere are even finishes which cure with UV lights.

Hope this helps you out a bit...

Yes; These finishes are sometimes used on RC models as they are proof against the Nitro fuel used in the 2 cycle airplane engines.

BUT AS YOU SAY----- THEY ARE HIGHLY TOXIC and must be used with caution.