Is there something I can add to gloss lacquer to turn it into semi-gloss? If so, what is it called?
I have four gallons of gloss Deft that I got for 5% off at a local hardware store that was discontinuing the product. I am about out of the semi-gloss that I bought there, so I would like to kill the gloss on this stuff.
Any Ideas?
what is it called?
that was discontinuing the product. I am about
this stuff.
I've heard "talcum powder", but haven't tried it. You'd want unscented unless you want your workpiece to smell like a baby's changing table.
Dave Hinz
Once it's thoroughly dry a gentle rub with 0000 steel wool does the trick nicely.
Art
what is it called?
that was discontinuing the product. I am about
this stuff.
Good point, also gives you the option to go back to gloss later, where putting something in the finish makes that never an option.
use the gloss for all the coats except the last one
Fair enough. I just thought I had seen some kind of additive and couldn't remember where or what it was called. Looks like elbow grease is the organic additive I'll need to use.
Thanks!
Or use a satin poly varnish for the top coat.
But I think I have heard of an additive to de-gloss gloss. Did you ask the dealer where you bought the paint? They might add de-glosser free of charge.
Josie
go to the nearest autobody and paint supply there are many products available depending on the paint base and it's a pretty common process in the automotive world ... Camo jobs and the like are generally shiny paint that are glossed down when they mix the paint.
what is it called?
You can add a "flattener" such as that made by Behlen and sold by Liberon.
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semi-gloss? If so, what is it called?
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Thanks! That's what I was looking for.
-- Al Reid
what is it called?
Best way is to rub the shine out with pumice when it's dry and hard.
Quickest and easiest way is to mix a flattening powder in with the wet varnish. Talcum powder works, as does almost anything plain and powdery. If you use something hard like silex (airfloat silica) though, it becomes impossible to sand it. Try the talcum powder, but experiment first - a couple of oz in a gallon is enough to start making a difference.
On Thu, 14 Oct 2004 22:05:40 +0100, Andy Dingley calmly ranted:
what is it called?
I prefer to degloss varnish with 0000 steel wool and paste wax. Wouldn't that also work on lacquer if one was careful? I know lacquer is thinner than varnish.
- Yea, though I walk through the valley of Minwax, I shall stain no Cherry.
what is it called?
that was discontinuing the product. I am about
this stuff.
Yech, who would buy talcum powder that smells like baby poop?
what is it called?
that was discontinuing the product. I am about
stuff.
Don't forget that early coats of a finish should be gloss. Flattening agents cloud finishes. Only the last one or two coats should be semi-gloss.
Use that gloss stuff to build finishes.
Barry
It works great! Lacquer is usually sprayed, while varnish is often brushed. Enough coats need to be sprayed to ensure a decent build before rubbing.
Barry
sherman williams sells a product called "ok-412". you should be able to get in a local store. if you need a product number i'll dig it out. bob
Nope, but before it sets up, run the same roller over the surface to lift the gloss off, just before it sets, do this several times and you will have a durable non shiney surface.
It's been 16 years. I think it's set.
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