Flatting lacquer

lamf68

I've switched to white spirits when doing anything that has loads of routing or body holes in it for the same reason mate, I simply wont trust water anymore..funnily enough I have only ever suffered with wood swelling when doing anything fender shaped, never suffered doing a Gibson for some reason..I leave naff all to chance anymore and stick with white spirits, I don't know if it's all in my head but it seems to sand smoother and faster than using water and soap. Useless with micro mesh though, it takes the grainy shit off the cloth real quick.

Deadman

I've been a spray painter for 26 years and never heard of that, you learn summat new every day. Be sure to wear gloves, it's a very powerful de-fatter and causes dermo like you wouldn't believe. I'll stick to water and higher grades ;-)

jd0272

Deadman;369906" said:

I've been a spray painter for 26 years and never heard of that, you learn summat new every day. Be sure to wear gloves, it's a very powerful de-fatter and causes dermo like you wouldn't believe. I'll stick to water and higher grades ;-)

Right. I'll throw some more clear on it and change me approach. GOD!!!!!!!

Deadman

I didn't say there was anything wrong with using white spirit. If it works for you and you're trying to avoid wood swell then I'd suggest you continue. The fact that you're breaking through probably does mean you need to be a little more careful though

jd0272

Deadman;370009" said:

I didn't say there was anything wrong with using white spirit. If it works for you and you're trying to avoid wood swell then I'd suggest you continue. The fact that you're breaking through probably does mean you need to be a little more careful though

Aye, I know. Barely using any pressure either. Steep learning curve and all...

DamianP

Mirka Polarstar used dry.  

1200 then 1500. 

No wet sanding ever.