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   9michael9 | Feb 19, 2008 05:40pm | #1

   Sounds like your addicted to chemicals to me.  Too many irons in the fire so to speak.

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   gotcha88 | Feb 19, 2008 05:48pm | #2

   Can you expound?  Really need help.

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   9michael9 | Feb 19, 2008 05:52pm | #3

   Get out the stripper, and try to keep finishing as simple as possible.

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   Paul_Snyder | Feb 19, 2008 06:44pm | #4

   You cannot apply a catalyzed finish over a non-catalyzed finish... it causes wrinkling. Even among catalyzed finishes, different brands used in layers can cause wrinkling.

   I also would not use shellac in this schedule. If you want a sealer, use the vinyl sealer that goes with the brand of lacquer you're using. Vinyl sealer is a drop in replacement for shellac in this application (excellent adhesion, barrier coat, improved moisture resistance). If you're just looking for a sealer that sands easily, to establish a smooth base for the topcoats, then check with your supplier to see if they have a sanding sealer instead of the vinyl sealer.

   If by lifting you mean there's an adhesion problem, then it's clear the 3 different finishes you layered don't get along well. Stick with the products and application guidelines listed on the data sheet for the pre-cat lacquer. Sherwin Williams has all their product data sheets on-line if you didn't get one when you bought the lacquer (http://www.sherwin.com/oem/us/eng/products/categories/clear_topcoats/). They also have the material safety data sheets at the same link.

   Paul
   http://www.finishwiz.com

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   gotcha88 | Feb 20, 2008 01:39am | #5

   Thank you!  This is what I suspected.  Again, thank you.

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   flairwoodworks | Feb 20, 2008 05:40am | #6

   I can hear the finish screaming:  "GOTCHA"!

   Sorry, had to say it.

   Chris @ flairwoodworks

    - Success is not the key to happines.  Happiness is the key to success.  If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. - Albert Schweitzer