Est. 1998 — 27 years of woodworking knowledge
Kelamine Lacquer help
Ron
>Can anyone tell me how to use Mylands Melamine Laquer? The add says"with the lathe running" but when I try it comes out streaky and very uneven. I want to use it on peppermills because I think it will hold up better than ordinary laquer.
Ron
Re: Kelamine Lacquer help
Sam Simpson
>Hi Y'all,
Ron, I hate to see finishing posts go unanswered, but I have no knowledge of this particular product. And it seems like no-one else does either.
But I think I can give you some general pointers that are often helpful with other lacquer products.
The problems you describe seem to point to building the finish too fast and too wet. Or, getting the surface too hot and melting the finish back to plasticity.
Try thinning the lacquer down considerably and applying it with the applicator much drier. Keep things moving away from the wet surface and revisit it gently. There is a sweet spot between not applying enough product to get a good build up and applying so much that you can't lay it out. Laying just a few molecules at a time will actually get you there faster than fighting a wet finish.
Regards Sam Simpson
Re: Kelamine Lacquer help
Ron
>Thank you Sam,
It is no wonder I didnt get a response. I hit the wrong key. I wanted to ask about Melamine Lacquer. You give good advice but what do you use to thin your product?
Ron