I just attempted to apply lacquer just by following the directions on the can...man. Rust-Oleum doesn't tell you half the things I needed to know to apply this stuff. I've basically destroyed a dresser lol... we'll see if I can still save it. Thank you for the great video and all the helpful info.
I really like your videos. Thank you for making your videos. I have a question please. I put some spray on lacquer on a wooden chest that I made a few years ago and I wish that I had finished it differently. Now I want to put something on top of that lacquer without removing it especially because if there’s a bunch of corners, that would be a huge pain in the neck can I just put Polly on top of the lacquer? What if I tried to put staying on top of the spray lacquer from five years ago? Thank you so much.
So im a beginer.I have a plain MDF board i spread Polyeurethane on by brush or sponge.Then i wait for it to dry then spray paint the white color after drying i spray the Laquer .! Correct?
I did an epoxy table top. Nothing fancy. I wanted to coat the bottom half and top with two coats of spray lacquer. (Minor experience) I have turtle wax and a buffer is that ok? The bottom half is rustinumlum paint
Will this be durable enough for outdoor elements? I made my little girl a plywood house and was hoping I could protect it easily to be able to have it outdoors while keeping a nice finish
Thanks for this tutorial. In the end, when you mention rubbing out the finish with 0000 steel wool, you mentioned using paint thinner. I've also seen it suggested to sand with a wet-dry 320 (or higher) grit pad with soapy water to rub out the finish. Do you recommend this, and how is it different than using paint thinner?
I would not expect to polish a finish with 320 grit. You need a much higher grit (2k to 3k) to polish. If you really want a high gloss, polished out look, get a product that is designed to make a car finish look smooth. They are liquid, you put it on and rub it in. Perhaps try that.
I myself can't speak for the creator of this video, but I myself, if I run my hand over the project and I feel light nibs, I'll use a crumpled paper bag and go over the whole project as if I were using sandpaper. The paper bag is strong enough to get rid of the nibs but gentle enough to not scratch the finish. Hope this helps.
Lacquer us SUPER THICK!!!! it dries FAST! you MUST THIN ITi finally got a decent finish with an 80% thinner and 20% Lacquer. Temp was only around 65°F !!! ...if you need to take an edge off or a drip, just use straight thinner, but carefully.
No, it’s not. That appears to be something similar to a Fuji HVLP T-70 spray gun. I’m not saying it’s a Fuji, just that the design is similar. Fuji and others do also sell pressure pots, but not every metal bucket is a pressure pot.
We never said we'd show you how to use it. We said how to use lacquer. We talked through the different ways to use it, and why you would want to pick each one.
I just attempted to apply lacquer just by following the directions on the can...man. Rust-Oleum doesn't tell you half the things I needed to know to apply this stuff. I've basically destroyed a dresser lol... we'll see if I can still save it.
Thank you for the great video and all the helpful info.
Thanks man, I'm building a bed for the wife and I and found this very helpful!
Fantastic!
Charles bro can I join you both please.🥺🥺
5:00 You show us the rubbing compound. But what type of polisher do you use? And do you do this only after the final coat?
Very informative thank you
Thank you for this video, I have been trying to lacquer a table and chairs for about 3 weeks and its driven me insane!
Glad I could help!
What kind of spray or should I use?
I really like your videos. Thank you for making your videos. I have a question please. I put some spray on lacquer on a wooden chest that I made a few years ago and I wish that I had finished it differently. Now I want to put something on top of that lacquer without removing it especially because if there’s a bunch of corners, that would be a huge pain in the neck can I just put Polly on top of the lacquer? What if I tried to put staying on top of the spray lacquer from five years ago? Thank you so much.
So im a beginer.I have a plain MDF board i spread Polyeurethane on by brush or sponge.Then i wait for it to dry then spray paint the white color after drying i spray the Laquer .! Correct?
Always well explained thanks
Thank you Jude!
I did an epoxy table top. Nothing fancy. I wanted to coat the bottom half and top with two coats of spray lacquer. (Minor experience) I have turtle wax and a buffer is that ok? The bottom half is rustinumlum paint
Thank you for sharing!
My pleasure!
Will this be durable enough for outdoor elements? I made my little girl a plywood house and was hoping I could protect it easily to be able to have it outdoors while keeping a nice finish
No, lacquer is not durable under outside conditions. Opt for a varnish instead, we have lots of videos on this finish.
Good I used Lacquer for brass
How did that work out for you?
Thanks for this tutorial. In the end, when you mention rubbing out the finish with 0000 steel wool, you mentioned using paint thinner. I've also seen it suggested to sand with a wet-dry 320 (or higher) grit pad with soapy water to rub out the finish. Do you recommend this, and how is it different than using paint thinner?
I would not expect to polish a finish with 320 grit. You need a much higher grit (2k to 3k) to polish. If you really want a high gloss, polished out look, get a product that is designed to make a car finish look smooth. They are liquid, you put it on and rub it in. Perhaps try that.
Will a regular mask and working outside help as much as having those special masks?
I’ve heard that with spray lacquers, you get an orange peel texture that needs to be sanded down. Is this true? If so, how do I go about sanding it?
I myself can't speak for the creator of this video, but I myself, if I run my hand over the project and I feel light nibs, I'll use a crumpled paper bag and go over the whole project as if I were using sandpaper. The paper bag is strong enough to get rid of the nibs but gentle enough to not scratch the finish. Hope this helps.
We put lacquer on and it’s been 3 hours and not even close to drying. Do you know why? We live in NM high desert so it’s not humid here.
I hate to say it, but you didn't put lacquer on... not true lacquer. Could you look at the label and see if there are other additives?
@@SawsHub it was lacquer. But I think we didn’t mix it prior to putting it on. Could that be why it didn’t dry?
@@claudiagabaldon9794 should have hired a pro hardener and lacquer thinner is important if its not thinned you could be spraying raw material
Lacquer us SUPER THICK!!!!
it dries FAST!
you MUST THIN ITi finally got a decent finish with an 80% thinner and 20% Lacquer. Temp was only around 65°F !!!
...if you need to take an edge off or a drip, just use straight thinner, but carefully.
It does dry fast, very fast.
80% thinner?! Wow, that’s thinned out big time.
HVLP??? Look like a pressure pot to me..Otherwise, thanx for the content!
Looks can be deceiving :) Thanks for watching!
No, it’s not. That appears to be something similar to a Fuji HVLP T-70 spray gun. I’m not saying it’s a Fuji, just that the design is similar.
Fuji and others do also sell pressure pots, but not every metal bucket is a pressure pot.
you talk to much,and still did not SHOW US HOW TO DO IT AS YOUR DISCIPTION SAYS
We never said we'd show you how to use it. We said how to use lacquer. We talked through the different ways to use it, and why you would want to pick each one.
You are the type of person that complains when you get a free meal lol