Wax and Lacquer?

[Gabriel Hoff]

My go to finish is first applying Dr Kirk's Scratch Free then buffing the surface, then finally spraying one or two coats of lacquer. I can get really good smooth, shiny results and sometimes the lacquer won't even take right if I don't apply the wax. I do have older work (2 years old) and don't see any degrade or flaking on the pieces.

I know it is not good to use wax and lacquer together without first stripping the wax but I have never had a problem with doing it this way.

How is this working and do any of you guys do it this way?

 

[Richard Coers]

I don't do it that way, would not be remotely interested in trying it. I prefer to just use a super fine abrasive pad, not a magic elixir. I suspect the only reason the lacquer is working is because of the strong solvent melting through the wax.

 

[Gabriel Hoff]

I don't do it that way, would not be remotely interested in trying it. I prefer to just use a super fine abrasive pad, not a magic elixir. I suspect the only reason the lacquer is working is because of the strong solvent melting through the wax.

Ok. Good to know!