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   Michael_Richwine | Sep 20, 1999 11:47pm | #1

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   In general, you can spray just about anything you can brush. Depending on what kind of HVLP unit you have, you might have to thin it somewhat to get good atomization.

   One question -- If you're going to spray it, why use Deft? It's very forgiving, but there are dozens of products that look and perform better.

   Michael R.

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   Don_Hansel | Sep 21, 1999 04:43pm | #2

   *Michael, What finish would you recommend? Why?

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   Michael_Richwine | Sep 21, 1999 08:26pm | #3

   *Sooooo many choices! Depends a lot on your application, and how you want it to look and perform.I use mostly M L Campbell's and Behlen's products, because they perform well, and I know them well -- I know how to get them to do what I want them to do. There are lots of other good systems out there, but they are the products I know best.Simplest and safest is a waterborne "lacquer," actually a coalescing finish made with acrylic and polyurethane resins. It makes a pretty good self-sealer, is water white and non-yellowing, and very wear resistant. To most non-finishers, it looks just like regular lacquer once it has cured. You could go with a regular lacquer system. I like Campbell's vinyl sealer - it's water white, tough, and sands easily. Topcoat with regular lacquer (I prefer acrylic modified) or CAB (cellulose acetate butyrate) lacquer over a light or pickled finish.Pre-catalyzed lacquer is significantly tougher and more chemical resistant than regular lacquer. Most of them are self sealing, too.Shellac is also very worthy of consideration. I wouldn't use it on kitchen cabinets or dining table tops, but I've worked on plenty of 100+ years old furniture where it has held up well. It can be sprayed, brushed, or padded, has a wonderful warm look and feel, and is easy to repair and maintain.This is just scratching the surface, but should be enough for a start. These product should be available at any large paint store that caters to the trade.Michael R

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   B_Marlin | Sep 23, 1999 07:33am | #4

   *I've used deft brushing lacquer for spraying for years and love it, it sprays excelent thinned 50%. It also buffes excellent and is very durable. I have tried a few other lacquers and like deft the best. Good luck