polishing lacquer

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I have decided to try spray lacquer on my wine stoppers based on what folks have suggested here on the forum. Though I use CA on most of my wooden pens, I don't find it a good finish for wine stoppers due to all the edges and angles depending on how it was cut.

Anyway, I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on polishing it up after the lacquer has dried. I have ready about using a paper bag (very lightly). I have a 3 wheel buffing system, but wasn't sure if that was a good or bad idea.

In case you need to know, I used Deft sander sealer and 3 coats of satin Deft lacquer.

Thanks,
Mike
 
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In my opinion, buffing is the way to go with laquer finishes. The lacquer must be completely cured and you need a gentle touch to avoid stripping the finish.

Ed
 
Kelly, your 100% right and that's from a man who's been married a total of 51 years and I learned a long time ago when you gals are right your right and when your wrong your still right. But in this case your right.
 
parklandturner said:
In my opinion, buffing is the way to go with laquer finishes. The lacquer must be completely cured and you need a gentle touch to avoid stripping the finish.

Ed
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I'm not looking to turn a satin finish into gloss, but was hoping that buffing might smooth out the very very subtle orange peal look when you look at it close up.

So would you recommend using the 3-step buffing wheels with the 3 levels of wax?
What speed would you recommend?
Should the stopper dry for hours or days?
 
Buffing doesn't remove a rough surface, it just shines it. It needs to be sanded to remove the high spots and use finer grits to remove the previous scratches. Then when the surface is smooth, do the buffing.

Think of a cars painted surface. I have to watch Stacey David with my hubby.:wink:



mdwilliams999 said:
parklandturner said:
In my opinion, buffing is the way to go with laquer finishes. The lacquer must be completely cured and you need a gentle touch to avoid stripping the finish.

Ed
Click to expand...

I'm not looking to turn a satin finish into gloss, but was hoping that buffing might smooth out the very very subtle orange peal look when you look at it close up.

So would you recommend using the 3-step buffing wheels with the 3 levels of wax?
What speed would you recommend?
Should the stopper dry for hours or days?
Click to expand...
 
You can also use techniques similar to applying CA with Lacquer. You will want to buy a quart of regular Deft lacquer and you can dip a paper towel in it to apply, drip a few drops and use the plastic packing materials, or even dip the blank and hang dry.

Lots of possibilities.

The way I do it is I spray the blank then stand it on end so that as it levels it removes the orange peal. I then spray again and stand on the opposite end.
 
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