I just started Useing spray Lacquer HELP

[Pen Man]

I sand 220, 320, fast CA sand 500, hit it with The EEE grit, then put a coat of Spray Gloss Lacquer, wait 10min then spray again, wait another 10min spray again. Is that it or am I to sand after it is set up and dried? because sometimes it looks uneven wet. I try to spray evenly! on the can it says put on wait 2min then spay again, 3 times

 

[wdcav1952]

Tom,

I think you are under sanding your work. (If there is such a term.) I generally sand through 600 grit, and then switch to micro mesh through all 9 grits of micro mesh. If you wish to use lacquer, seal either with CA or the appropriate sanding sealer. If I wish to get a really good finish with lacquer, I spray at least 7 coats about 15 minutes apart. After spraying each coat, I hand turn the lathe for a minute or two. Then, I set the pen aside for a week to cure. If the coats are sprayed well, I use plastic polish lightly, TSW and assemble. If I didn't spray well, I use micro mesh lightly before switching to the plastic polish. Did I come up with this method? Nope, learned it from a turner far better than I'll ever be. Are there other ways to use lacquer? Of course, this is just the method that works for me.

FWIW.

 

[ctEaglesc]

I have not used EEE but I am going to guess it has a wax in in.
If so you will have a problem getting the lacquer to adhere.
Go to Russ Fairfields site and read what he has to say about finishing.He does agreat job of covering the subject of spraying lacquer.

 

[jeffj13]

I "rub out" my lacquer finish. After putting a sufficient number of coats on the pen(this is subjective as different people have a different definition of "coat". I also tend to use the lacquer as a filler, so I may use more coats than others), I wait several days for the lacquer to cure. I then remount the blanks and wet sand through the last 7 sheets of micromesh or 600 throuugh 2500 grit sandpaper. I then finish with an automotive scratch remover.

jeff

 

[Rifleman1776]

As William said, sand much finer before spraying. I wait about two hours between coats of spray laquer. If my production volume was higher, I would have to find another technique.