Rattle can lacquer

Read the can. If it doesn't say outright, call the toll free number on the can and they'll tell you the compatability with other finishes.

Guess I need to go buy a can. Hate to go to stores these days.

Undoubtedly you can find the label online...

I suspect it will dissolve any poly, though.

But, I've never tried it--never thought of doing so.

Rubbing out/polishing would be the first thing to try I'd think.

This can be found here, regarding Deft Clear Lacquer Spray:

"Do not apply Clear Wood Finish over varnishes, enamels (or any other product that dries by oxidation); lifting or wrinkling may result."

I'm no finishing expert by any stretch of the imagination, but I'm pretty sure that makes the answer to your question a "No".

Thanks.

My thought was that since poly can be cleaned up by mineral spirits but lacquer is cleaned using lacquer thinner that they might be compatible.

Probably good idea I checked with the list.

Back to the work bench.

If the clear is laquer it ONLY goes over laquer. A clear poly should work though.

Laquer is "hotter" than poly. Poly over laquer could possibly work. laquer over poly is more likely to fail. Laquer over WELL CURED poly could possibly be safe.