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Home improvement store spray lacquer
11Bravo_C2
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Texas, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 - 09:35 PM UTC
Have any of you used clear spray lacquer from the home improvement's store? In the store near me they carry Deft Lacquer in Satin, Semi-Gloss, and Gloss for around $6 US a 12 oz can.

It says "Wood Finish", but its lacquer. Thoughts?

SSGToms
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Posted: Thursday, May 18, 2017 - 01:16 AM UTC
If you get some, make sure to test it on a junk model first. I would guess that it's going to be too hot for model plastic.
Knuckles
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Posted: Thursday, May 18, 2017 - 01:27 AM UTC
I tried Krylon once--it yellowed within 60 days.
GazzaS
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Posted: Thursday, May 18, 2017 - 01:38 AM UTC
I tried some once, too. It didn't lay as smoothly as Testors or Alclad lacquers. Shame, because I had an entire gallon of it at my disposal.
11Bravo_C2
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Posted: Thursday, May 18, 2017 - 05:22 AM UTC
Thanks gents.
TopSmith
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Posted: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 - 07:15 AM UTC
Clear laquer, spray thin mist coats. Final coat spray a heavier coat should come out glossy/smooth when dries.
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