Contains toxic, flammable, smelly, and air-polluting chemicals.Exceptional clarity, depth, and rubbing properties.Dries very quickly – speeds production and minimizes dust problems.Either way, once the catalyst is added, the finish has a very short shelf life so it must be used right away. It can be purchased pre-catalyzed (catalyst already added) or post-catalyzed (add it yourself). Catalyzed lacquer requires the addition of an acid catalyst in order to cure. It is made from conversion varnish and nitrocellulose lacquer, resulting in an easy-to-spray, fast-drying finish with the durability and toughness of varnish. However, it is more expensive and lacks some of the clarity of standard lacquer.Ĭatalyzed lacquer is a so-called “ conversion finish“. CAB lacquer is an ideal finish for light-colored woods because it preserves the light color. It also has slightly better heat resistance and is less brittle. This finish has the same general properties of nitrocellulose lacquer, except it is much whiter and yellows less over time. It is sometimes labeled as CAB-acrylic lacquer. For these reasons, it is not the best choice for a kitchen table finish, especially one made from a light-colored wood and exposed to lots of direct sunlight (unless you like the yellow look).ĬAB lacquer is typically made from a mixture of a cellulose resin called cellulose acetate butyrate (CAB) and acrylic. However, it yellows badly with age and only provides moderate resistance to water, heat, abrasion, and certain solvents such as alcohol. Originally developed as a substitute for shellac, NC lacquer is attractive, sprays like a dream, and rubs out better than most other finishes. If the label on the can just says lacquer, it’s almost certainly nitrocellulose lacquer. Here are the main types of lacquer that are used for wood finishing: The amounts and types of these materials produce lacquers with varying degrees of flexibility, color, and resistance to water, acids, alkalis, solvents, and heat. Lacquer is made from cellulose derived from cotton or wood fibers that is combined with a plasticizer, a resin, and a blend of solvents and diluents. Professionals especially appreciate lacquer’s fast drying time - 3 to 4 coats in one day is easily achieved. It dries fast, has decent protective qualities, provides excellent clarity and depth, rubs out well, and is fairly easy to repair. Nitrocellulose lacquer products should not be used with acrylic lacquers.Lacquer is a synthetic finish that has been the finish of choice in the furniture making industry since the 1920’s. Lacquer products are flammable! They cannot be shipped outside the USA nor shipped by air within the USA.
Keep in mind there are many application variables: your spray gun adjustments, PSI used, how heavy the coats are applied, number of coats, and desired thickness on your instrument. One can goes a long way! One quart will finish: Todd Sams, StewMac R+D Supervisor and builder of Sams GuitarsĬolorTone Lacquer works best when applied over ColorTone Vinyl Sealer, ensuring maximum flexibility and a more even build when spraying. "I find the Modern Clear will reinforce or even enhance the purple/blue hues of Indian Rosewood, whereas the Traditional Aged Clear will tone down the purples and give the instrument a warmer, slightly amber color." This finish will not age and yellow at the same rate as our Traditional Aged lacquer, meaning it will stay water clear much longer. Modern Clear lacquer creates an ultra clear finish without altering or dimming the color of your instrument, perfect for preserving the natural or stained color of tonewoods.
It is the ideal choice for touching up a vintage guitar. Traditional Aged is a clear lacquer that has a very slight amber cast and over time it will develop a traditional, warm vintage look on your instrument. It's a hard, durable finish that's more flexible than standard furniture lacquer, allowing for the natural expansion and contraction that occurs when a guitar is exposed to humidity and temperature changes.ĬolorTone Lacquer is ready to spray with no thinning required, for faster finish build-up in multiple coats. View All WOODSTAX - Shop Tonewood by the PieceĬolorTone is specially formulated for the needs of stringed instruments.View All All Hardware + Parts by Instrument.
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