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Varnish for paint gun.


   
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Old 01-21-19, 07:04 AM
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Varnish for paint gun.
i am looking for a good varnish to spray on a antique Mahogany secretary after I stain it.
 
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Old 01-21-19, 08:00 AM
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What type of sprayer do you have?
 
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Old 01-21-19, 10:59 AM
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Wagner spray control it’s a great littler sprayer for what I need.
 
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Old 01-21-19, 11:26 AM
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That unit should spray both oil base and water based poly or varnish. Oil base dries to a harder finish and is generally more durable
 
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Old 01-21-19, 02:50 PM
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If you're going to spray, I would be leaning toward lacquer over varnish.
 
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Old 01-21-19, 06:14 PM
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Do you recommend a particular brand?
 
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Old 01-21-19, 06:56 PM
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I use Sherwin Williams Sherwood HiBild precat lacquer, medium rub. (Somewhat between semigloss and matte)
 
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Old 01-22-19, 12:30 AM
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Thank you for the info. Watched a video on the product this is what I was looking for.
 
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