Clay Mosby Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Has anyone had any experience with Deft spray lacquer? My usual source has suddenly stopped carrying the satin spray lacquer I usually use, and with a custom order needing to be finished I'm looking for a viable replacement. I tried a urethane, but with my unheated shop having great difficulty getting urethane to cure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captqueeze Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I like most Deft finishes and have good success with their Lacquer. I think it's a quality product. Capt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Are you in California....? 'Tain't legal here no mo'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Mosby Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 I was wondering 'bout that, but both Home Depot and Lowes up here in Sac have lots of it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I get mine in another state. I posted this about a month ago when I couldn't get it anymore. The water based Deft is not nearly as good, IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Mosby Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 The stuff I bought is called Clear Wood Finish (Spray Lacquer) and is definitely not water based. It does seem to take a little bit longer to dry than the Valspar I used to get at Lowes, but my test piece seems to be turning . Was just looking for pro's or cons before trying it on the finished project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Clay, the only Deft lacquer available, after the old Deft is gone will be the water based stuff. Stores can sell existing stock but you cannot have anymore shipped into the state. I have tried using the water based finishes for the last 10 years or so and they are not near the same, unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Mosby Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 Good to know, guess I better grab a few cans while they still have stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Whiskers Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I don't use a lacquer or any oil based finishes when I do any woodworking...unless they're going to be an outside only project. The biggest reason is if I find a stain color I like and put an oil based finish on it, it changes and "yellow's" the color I applied. Water based won't do that. And I've found that water based cures faster and only needs a very light sanding between the 1st 2 coats, and I mean very light. But then, my shop is heated, so that helps the drying process on either oil or water based. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 We have boats... a couple of sail boats and a fishing boat. They live outdoors. I'm a mite apprehensive about using water-based finishes on them. But golly gee... I guess we're all gonna be saved by not having oil-based finishes available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorty Jack Hammer Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 In the past I've used Varathane Diamond water based urethane and have always had amazing results. Once it cures it's rock hard and very waterproof. It wets sands and polishes up nice with pumice or rottenstone and oil.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mule Town Jack Sass #20083 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I've run a cabinet shop for years and Deft was our main finish for a couple of decades. We now use a catalyzed varnish which is much more durable. Lacquer is easier to use and has a long shelf life. The varnish only lasts about three weeks after it is catalyzed. Deft was for the most part a pretty good product. It doesn't do too well when exposed to moisture for a while. A sweating glass will leave a ring, but it usually goes away as the surface dries. MTJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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