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I find myself 4 coats short of McFaddens for a guitar and would like to use Mohawk. Anyone have any problems?

Haans, this just happened to me about a month ago. I put 3 coats of Behlens over Mcfaddens. So far no problems, rubbed out and buffed just fine.

Chuck

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Haans, the common wisdom is that Behlens/Mohawk musical instrument lacquer (that is the one you are talking about, yes?) is a bit softer than McFaddens. So it should not be a problem, although of course switching brands in the middle is to be avoided if possible.

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Howard Klepper
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If you can get some seagrave(sold by LMI) it's the same formula as mc fadden.

Thanks guys! Howard, I don't like doing it but it's for my mini-bimbo, so it ain't goin' out the door.
Mark, I'm not much into spending $63./gal when I just ordered 2 gal Mohawk for $68 incl shipping...

It will work fine Haans. I put Mohawk over Mcfaddens a couple years during one of McFaddens first financial hiccups.

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Thanks Woody!
I figured it would work as long as I didn't let the finish dry for weeks before spraying the Mohawk. Not so keen on Seagrave's since the price went through the roof.