14-01-2013, 04:01 PM
(This post was last modified: 14-01-2013, 04:04 PM by Radio Fixer.)
"It is quite common in the trade to wet flat a colour and then apply varnish over the top." This is in the article you referenced Colin ... not done that. Lots about polishing with pumice and rottenstone which I have. Bet that was part of the coach painters art as it goes back long before T Cut and the like.
The cellulose lacquer you gave a lead to may be fine David. However, so much time goes into cabinet prep I would be scared to change from what works best for me every time, namely Mohawk. More expensive Yes! but I have tried several other brands, including another from the US (Behlen) and several from the UK. The Behlen was probably as good as the Mohawk but thats easier to get. It may be the chemistry or the nozzles or both. I generally dont use max gloss either but go for a high satin, think its a 75% gloss in the catalogue.
Gary
The cellulose lacquer you gave a lead to may be fine David. However, so much time goes into cabinet prep I would be scared to change from what works best for me every time, namely Mohawk. More expensive Yes! but I have tried several other brands, including another from the US (Behlen) and several from the UK. The Behlen was probably as good as the Mohawk but thats easier to get. It may be the chemistry or the nozzles or both. I generally dont use max gloss either but go for a high satin, think its a 75% gloss in the catalogue.
Gary
