Model Boat Mayhem
Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => Painting, Finishing and Care. => Topic started by: dhb141 on August 17, 2010, 02:39:43 pm
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Hi,
I've been a member of the forum for a little while now and learned a great deal from all the many skillful people who contribute to it, but this is my first posting - so hi! I'm making a pond yacht with a one-piece ply deck which I want to leave its natural colour but with a high gloss finish. Is it possible to use Halford's lacquer finish directly on to wood or would I be better using a polyurethane varnish? I would be grateful for any advise.
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Halford's lacquer is not intended for use on bare wood.
Use a polyurethane varnish (exterior variety) or, even better, proper yacht varnish which has a warm depth and glow to it. Another possibility is epoxy finishing resin but personally I'd go for the yacht varish - after all it's meant for yachts!
(Don't be tempted by the quick dry acrylic varnishes as they are not a patch on polyurethane or yacht varnish)
Colin
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go with the yacht varnish it turns out a treat, the car lacquer gives a good finish but its more work, seal the wood first if your using it , and be sure to sand between coats and take your time buffing the finish
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Several coats of yacht varnish without sealing first will give you a better finish, use wet and dry between coats. :-))
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Thanks for the replies folks. I did give an offcut of ply two or three coats of lacquer spray a few weeks ago and it seems to be ok but I wasn't sure of the durability on wood - so, I'll go with the polyurethane and play it safe. Thanks again.
Don