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LACQUER FINISHES sa PAINT & FINISH RUBBING xx PAINT & FINISH xx WOOD FINISHING Tip describes an easy oil-over-lacquer finish for lathe-turned objects. Tips on amount of sanding required before applying a lacquered finish. Tips on recoating a lacquered finish to improve its durability. Working with padding lacquer (French finish). This "first cousin" to French polish is great for restoring old finishes. Water-based wood finishes. Advice on selection and application (both brushing and spraying). Looks at 19 different water-based lacquers and polyurethanes). Tip on using pre-catalyzed lacquer to get a more durable finish. Using burn-in sticks (shellac sticks, lacquer sticks) to fill small dings and dents in a wood finish. Nitrocellulose lacquer. Selecting and using this long-time favorite of the wood finisher. Tip on extending the life of burn-in lacquer sticks. How to repair a blushed lacquer finish. Solid-color lacquer. How to achieve a rainbow of hues from easy-to-use spray cans. Repair and revitalize minor damage in varnish, lacquer and shellac finishes. Some tips. Enhancing the grain. How to get the most impact from your figured wood projects by applying oil, stain, and/or clear lacquer to a properly sanded surface. Let wood beauty shine through. Tips on finishing your woodworking projects with stains, varnishes or lacquers. Water-based wood finishes (lacquers, varnishes, and urethanes). A user test of eight different brands. Instructions for Negoro Nuri, one of the oldest Oriental lacquerware techniques. Recipe for a quick and beautiful wood finish with the advantages of both oil and lacquer. Clear wood finishes. How one painter applies lacquer and varnish to interior woodwork and camouflages the nail holes. Emphasis is on spray painting, but brushing techniques are discussed. Applying a finish of waterwhite gloss lacquer to Indian rosewood. Finishing materials. An overview of the uses and properties of all major wood finishes, including shellac, lacquer, sanding sealers, drying oils, tung oil, varnishes of different types, and rubbing oils. To finish the finish. How to handrub varnish, lacquer, and shellac finishes to remove any traces of dust, lint, and brushmarks. Tips on using "Deft" lacquer over "Watco" for table tops and other surfaces which receive a lot a wear. How to get a good lacquer finish on rosewood and other resinous species is revealed by the Martin Guitar Company. Tip: Finish a tabletop with Watco Danish Oil followed by Deft lacquer. Steps described. Lacquer finishing. How to spray a mirror finish on wood. Includes plans for a shop-built spray booth. Includes tips on selecting and using spray equipment. Tip: Use acetone to clear a clouded lacquer finish by removing trapped moisture. Tips on eliminating "orange peel" when spraying lacquer. How to obtain a traditional piano finish. This technique combines the stability and surface-smoothing qualities of polyester with the workability of nitrocellulose lacquer. You can obtain gleaming ebony piano finishes without many hours of polishing. Tip: How to combine reactive and solvant-release finishes. For example, applying varnish over a sealer coat of shellac or lacquer. Tips on the cause and cure for lacquer blush on guitars. Tips on spraying lacquer finishes using airless sprayers. Japanese lacquer. How to apply "urushi", a traditionalJapanese finish. Tip: Remove lacquer and varnish runs with a razor blade. Tips on mixing and applying a transparent glaze over a lacquer finish in order to change the color. Catalyzed lacquers. Creating a rich finish that is extremely tough. Spray finishing. Mastering the application of clear lacquer finishes to wooden furniture. Covers selection of equipment, spraying techniques, an improvised spray booth, rubbing out the film, etc. Tip: Use a nylon kitchen baster to transfer lacquer. Fixing "fish-eye" problems in lacquer finishing and refinishing. Tips on sanding a lacquered oak chest in order to fill the grain and create a glass-like finish. Shading, glazing and toning. Three ways of mixing colorants with clear lacquer. Hydrocote: A water-base lacquer with film characteristics better than most nitrocellulose and acrylic lacquers. Tips on refinishing a rosewood dining table to remove an oil finish and apply a lacquer finish. Opaque lacquers. How to achieve a rainbow of colors from your spray gun. Tips on sealing mahogany before filling in order to avoid excess oil absorbtion which may damage a lacquer finish. How to remove a wax finish from a piece of furniture without stripping and resanding so a new coat of lacquer can be applied. Advice on correcting a problem of incompatability between catalyzed lacquer and certain aniline dyes. Tips on removing the odor of lacquer solvents which have been absorbed into wooden canisters or boxes. Determining quality and shelf life of unused lacquer is discussed. Auto-body tips for fine finishes. Using a power buffer and automotive finishing products to achieve a hand-rubbed lacquer finish on large wooden surfaces (such as tabletops). Advice on the need for sanding between fresh coats of polyurethane or lacquer finish. Tips on removing years of polish and wax buildup from a lacquered piano finish. Advice on removing a lacquer finish from a cherry jewelry box and refinishing using tung oil. Includes instructions for making a finisher's ball. How to avoid lacquer-adhesion problems (either "fat edge" or "mud cracks") by thinning the lacquer. Padding lacquer. A quick, easy alternative to French polishing. Tips on applying a lacquer topcoating to an oil finish in order to avoid adhesion problems. How to refinish furniture. Part 2 of 3. Covers the finishing sequence (stain, sealer, filler, and top coat). Gives instructions on lacquer, varnish and shellac finishes. Includes polishing and French polish finishes. Three options for repairing scratches in lacquer finishes on furniture. Finishing tips to help protect the red color of padauk wood. A look at the five basic types of wood furniture finishes: varnish, lacquer, wax, oils, and shellac. Refinishing clinic. Final finishes on wood. Looks at varnish, lacquers, shellac, and oils. Black lacquer coffee table. Build a table of close-grained hardwood. Then build up the finish with sanding sealer and lacquers. Four do-it-yourself methods of applying a high-gloss black lacquer finish are presented. Fantastic finishes. How to apply four of the most popular clear hardwood finishes (hand-rubbed oil, shellac, varnish, and lacquer). Fantastic finishes. From the ordinary to the extraordinary, the secrets lie in the finishing. Wood finishing techniques. Includes preparation, stenciling, marbleizing, graining, and lacquering. Now everyone can use lacquers. Helpful hints for using lacquer in either spray or brush-on form. Restoration road. Part 27. Painting automobiles with lacquer. Tip: To apply lacquers and polyurethane finishes smoothly, heat the can of finish in hot water and use a polyurethane foam brush as an applicator. Lacquer. The choice of many professionals may be perfect for you. Tips on selecting and applying lacquer finishes to wood. Achieve a satiny-smooth brushed lacquer finish on woodcarvings. Tip on dyes and lacquers suitable for dipping children's wooden toys. Tips on applying a black lacquer finish. The ever-clear, never-fear finish. Tips on applying a water-based lacquer with a spray gun. Polyurethane and lacquer water-based finishes. An evaluation of how they perform and steps to follow then applying them. Tough protection that looks like glass. Technique for achieving a super-shiny lacquer finish on wooden boxes. Four can't-fail wood finishes. Their pros and cons. When and how to use them. (1) Oil-based polyurethane. (2) Spray lacquer. (3) Penetrating oil. (4) Water-based polyurethane. How to achieve a Mission or Arts & Crafts finish using aniline dye and lacquer instead of the turn-of-the-century fuming and shellac. Brushing lacquer. How to select and apply brushing lacquer. Lacquer lustre. Advice on using cellulose and acrylic lacquers to finish wood turnings. Film finishes and how they cure. Looks at shellac, lacquer, varnish, polyurethane, and waterborne finishes. Understanding the relationship between solvents, the weather, and finishes can help overcome many common finish failures when working with lacquer, shellac, varnish, and water-borne finishes. Understanding finish and stain penetration for decoration. Working with today's lacquers. Part 1. Spray finishing: the basics. An introduction to today's advanced lacquers and the equipment for applying them. Working with today's lacquers. Part 2. How to get top-class results. Tips on applying Japan lacquer (Japanning). Tips on restoring the lacquered surface of a dressing table roughened over the years by hair spray. Tips on cleaning and restoring the gloss to black lacquer hand-painted furniture. Tips on refinishing old, lacquered pub tables. Tips on selecting clear finishes (lacquer, polyurethane, penetrating oil, shellac, varnish, and sanding sealer). Tips on applying a clear finish (lacquer, polyurethane, penetrating oil, shellac, varnish and sanding sealer) using a brush. Applying shellac and lacquer with a brush. Tip on using masking tape and wax to catch glue squeeze-out on projects which will be finished with lacquer. Lacquer finishing. An introduction to both spraying and brushing techniques. Brushing lacquer, the practical do-it-yourself alternative for an inexpensive lacquer finish. Advice on working environment, surface preparation, application, etc. Beyond shellac. There is more to finishing than French polishing and more to French polishing than shellac. An introduction to fine finishing techniques. Looks at French polish, varnish, lacquer, oil, and waxes. Refinishing walnut. Part 2. Applying and finishing with lacquer. Color patching. Use padding lacquers to restore old furniture finishes that are checking, crazing, or have lost their transparency due to oxidation. Also used to repair and re-color marred or scratched finishes. How to apply padding lacquers for touch-up jobs or turned pieces. Lacquered secretary desk is styled after a 1700's piece. Base has four drawers and stands on ball feet. Dropdown desk top covers the recessed area containing pigeonholes and a secret compartment. Top compartment has three shelves. Special attention is given to the finishing of this piece. Involves the use of gesso paint, art prints, antiquing gel and gold leaf. A look at sealers, shellac, varnish, primer-sealer, sanding sealer and lacquer. How to apply a lacquer finish. Tips on sanding between coats of lacquer, varnish and polyurethane finishes. Brushing lacquer, a practical alternative to varnish and polyurethane. Advice on sealing, application and cleaning brushes. | |||||||||
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