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Post by boodrow on Feb 15, 2010 7:19:32 GMT -6
OK now that I have bought the stuff to do this , I have a question for u pen dippers , what is the shelf life of the laquer , thinner mix?  The reason I ask this is do I go ahead and make up a quart of 50/50 mix if so Id hate to pour it out if it only last a couple days. Boodrow |
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Post by TDHofstetter on Feb 15, 2010 9:53:56 GMT -6
It should be good for years, Boo. Go ahead & mix it.
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Post by Doug B on Feb 15, 2010 12:18:21 GMT -6
Good question Boodrow, and one I have no idea of the answer.
I usually stir the dipping mixture up before using it, but that is no different than what I do to full strength lacquer or Polyurethane anyway. I'm guessing you will get too many solids to be stirred back into solution at some point in time, but it should be pretty obvious that it is time to change it out.
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Post by boodrow on Feb 15, 2010 13:41:58 GMT -6
Thanks for the replys Tim and Doug , prob will do that this afternoon.
Boodrow
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Post by Stretch on Feb 15, 2010 20:57:39 GMT -6
Should last indefinitely as long as you keep the lid on it nice and tight. Precatylized lacquer has a shelf life, but regular lacquer really doesn't.
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Post by boodrow on Feb 16, 2010 4:48:30 GMT -6
Thanks Stretch , I didnt mix it yesterday like I said I would , tryin to finish a bowl for a friend.
Boodrow
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Post by Joe Lyddon on Feb 16, 2010 12:30:41 GMT -6
That Bloxygen (sp?) works REAL GOOD...
... just spray a little in the can before closing it...
When you open it, after a few weeks, etc., it will be as FRESH as the last day you used it.
No films to mess with, etc.
Good stuff.
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Post by Doug B on Feb 16, 2010 14:35:43 GMT -6
I keep my Lacquer dipping solution in a glass jar and have been using it since before Christmas. It still looks fine and I've used it several time recently.
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Post by boodrow on Feb 16, 2010 19:29:12 GMT -6
Doug thanks for the info , when I bought the stuff at lowes this past weekend I also picked up 2 new empty quart cans that I plan to stow it in , hopefully that will do the trick , the bastages charged me nye 3 dollars each for a empty can, go figure
Boodrow
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Post by Stretch on Feb 16, 2010 19:51:23 GMT -6
Doug thanks for the info , when I bought the stuff at lowes this past weekend I also picked up 2 new empty quart cans that I plan to stow it in , hopefully that will do the trick , the bastages charged me nye 3 dollars each for a empty can, go figure Boodrow Don't be buying lacquer from Lowe's anymore. Go to Exum's and get some M.L. Campbell brand lacquer. It's on Old Grande Rd. between Old Jacksonville road and 155. It's the highest quality lacquer I've used and they carry the full line with sanding sealer, and add ins like retarder, and flattening agents. They can answer your questions too. |
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