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   LarryPile | Aug 03, 2002 04:56pm | #1

   Hi.

   I'm not an expert in finishing.  Can I recommend Jeff Jewitt's site:

   http://www.homesteadfinishing.com

   Jeff isn't perfect and has his 'naysayers' but he answers most, if not all, the questions posted on his very-popular website and seems to be very credible.

   I'm certain that others will recommend good resources as well.

   lp

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   Ed33 | Aug 04, 2002 03:09pm | #2

   Thanks for the infor.  ewe33

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   Paul_Snyder | Aug 05, 2002 05:26am | #3

   When I paint or use pigmented lacquer on furniture, I always start with two coats of Zinnser pigmented shellac sealer. I put the first coat on heavy (spray application), let it dry, and sand smooth with 220. I don't worry about sand-throughs as I plan to spray a second coat. If the first coat reveals any unwanted seams, holes, dents, etc., I fill those after sanding and sand the repairs level. I then spray a second coat of the Zinnser, let dry, and sand smooth with 320. The Zinnser pigmented shellac sealer gives an even base color for the paint, seals in any potential bleed-through problems, and sands very easily - to me it can't be beat.

   As far as the black goes, if you can spray - do. It's faster and easier (IMO). Sherwin Williams has some good furniture grade paints.

   Paul

   F'burg, VA

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   EDWARD2717 | Aug 05, 2002 03:00pm | #4

   Thanks for the imput it was helpful.  I think I have decided to do just that.  Ed.