Lacquer Brands

[JasonF]

Is Deft pretty much the "standard" (i.e. one of the best) when it comes to lacquer?

 

[mewell]

Jason - For what it's worth, I use Zinsser "Bulls Eye" brand...

 

[wdcav1952]

Originally posted by JasonF
<br />Is Deft pretty much the "standard" (i.e. one of the best) when it comes to lacquer?

Jason,

Deft is likely the most popular lacquer used from what I can tell. However, if you wish to move over to water-based products, the Enduro poly (not a lacquer) is quite popular.

FWIW,

 

[ctEaglesc]

Originally posted by mewell
<br />Jason - For what it's worth, I use Zinsser "Bulls Eye" brand...

Isn't hat a shelac?
I didn't realize Zinsser made a lacquer also.
Entirely different product.

 

[gerryr]

Zinsser does not make a lacquer. They have shellac, poly and an alkyd varnish, but no lacquer.

Nils Rasmussen at CSUSA uses Master's Magic lacquer, but it might be hard to find. Deft is easy to find, both HD and Lowe's sell it.

 

[oldsmokey]

Jason, I used to use Deft for many projects. In the early 90's due to pollution control laws they changed their formula. I don't use it any more. If I want to use lacquer I buy automotive finish lacquer. However you can only spray that. I have never tried to dip with that type of lacquer, it might work fine. It is to much work to get the sprayer out for a few pens. I will use enduro or CA finish for the pens.

 

[redbulldog]

Masters Magic is available from CSUSA. I also have used it and like the results.

 

[panini]

I've been using Grated Coatings Inc KTM-9 with great results.

http://www.graftedcoatings.com/wood_clear_ktm9.asp?iid=25

 

[vick]

When in doubt as Russ!
http://www.woodcentral.com/russ/finish11.shtml
In his finsihing secrets section on lacquer he discusses several different brands.

 

[mewell]

Isn't hat a shelac?
I didn't realize Zinsser made a lacquer also.
Entirely different product.
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