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I searched but didn't find anything...so is anybody here using it? How do you like it? The claim of buffing in 7 days seems a bit uhhh optimistic

I've been using it lately.
It's the fastest curing lacquer I've tried.
You have to step back on the pressure--I use a gravity feed hvlp setup, and have to use 20 lbs. pressure, a 50% reduction from what I was using.
Addam Stark says to increase the distance to 24" away from the tip--if possible.
Also found that it won't tolerate a too-heavy coat.
Micro bubbles form in the heavy build, which can be difficult to remove.

Other than the different techniques required, it is a fine product.
It cures unbelievably fast, and gives what seems a better gloss.

Hope that helps,

Steve

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Yeah, it helps. I was on the fence about giving it a go but I think I'll order some to try out. Do you use their vinyl sealer? I've used shellac as my sealer and would just as soon stay with it unless there is a problem.

Steve - if I may ask, how fast is unbelievably fast?

Addam has done several guitars for me with Cardinal, they look great and the stuff seems a little more flexible and less prone to chipping during cleanup and flossing the neck joint.

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Drop Mac Schurmeier an e-mail and he will send you the recommended finish schedule. There was a discussion a while back in regards to their UV cure finish as well. Very interesting.

Mac Schurmeier
Cardinal Paint & Powder
Technical Representative
626-444-9274
macs@cardinalpaint.com

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Hey Raymund, Have you found a seller in Canada? I was just reading about Cardinal on the LMI site. Sounds pretty interesting.

Thanks,
Danny

Where can this lacquer be purchased at a reasonable price. I live close to LMI but by the time I pay the sales tax I'm close to $80 a gallon. That is too much for this wood butcher.

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Yes, I have been using their vinyl sealer. Just not sure it's as compatible w/ shellac as is McFadden's--may they rest in peace.
Still a fine product. What I like is there is not that temperamental intolerance to generic thinners that Behlen's displays.
Cardinal seems as forgiving as the old McFaddens.

Steve

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Not buying that?
Ok, more like a week. Of course, you might want to luxuriate and give it 8 days....

Steve

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Well, 7 days sounds OK, but 8 would be pushing the limits of my patience.

Seriously, that is pretty darned fast. Thanks for the info Steve!

Charlie

has anyone tried it over shellac yet?

also has anyone tried it for repairs on old lacquer?

Crazymanmichael, as I stated in the other thread about nitro, I have one that will be ready to wet sand this week that I sprayed with Cardinal over shellac. Went on like any lacquer, maybe a little thinner so I put on an extra coat. Measured after 6 days and thickness is 4 mils. No problems with adhesion noticed on wet sanding between day 1 and 2 of shooting.

For repair it may need tinting since it is water clear.

Chuck

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