Does anyone know of a test to determine whether a cab finish is conversion varnish vs. lacquer?
We have some cab doors we need to refinish (distress). We normally shoot lacquer but we're not sure what the current finnish is. Does it matter? We plan to strip down but with the detail in the doors, I don't think we'll get it all.
As long as you got the majority of the original finish off, I dont think the tiny bit left in the crevices will matter at all. An initial coat of vinyl sealer would help with any adhesion problems.
Are these kitchen cabinet doors? Regular lacquer isnt a very good finish for this. It doesnt stand up to moisture or daily abuse. The only plus is that film thickness isnt critical. If you can at least step up to a precat lacquer, these doors would stand a better chance of surviving...
As long as you got the majority of the original finish off, I dont think the tiny bit left in the crevices will matter at all. An initial coat of vinyl sealer would help with any adhesion problems.
Are these kitchen cabinet doors? Regular lacquer isnt a very good finish for this. It doesnt stand up to moisture or daily abuse. The only plus is that film thickness isnt critical. If you can at least step up to a precat lacquer, these doors would stand a better chance of surviving...
I know this thread is old; I just found this thread searching for conversion varnish. I was looking at your website; do you have pictures of the completed project?
Unfortunately, I don't. I ended-up doing the refinish work, but the project itself went with my ex-business partner (it was his client to begin with).
I'll ask him if he has any project pics to share.
BTW, I still have the door sample and the finish has held-up very well. To my knowledge the finish is holding-up well on site also.
Paul
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