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If you are using polyurathane paint, using a general purpose lacquer thinner is not recommended, other than for cleaning equipment afterwards. For application, use only the correct thinners, of the same brand as the paint.

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What is the difference between lacquer and paint thinner?

Lacquer thinner evaporates quicker. It is cleaner or leaves less of a film than paint thinner. Lacquer thinner will thin most solvent based paint but paint thinner shouldn't be used to thin Lacquer. Lacquer dries from the surface painted out and enammal dries from the surface of the paint down to the surface painted. Using the wrong thinner affects how the paint dries and may affect the final finish.


Should you use enamel or urethane to paint your car?

Yes, that was the original intention of urethane.


What is the use of paint tinner?

You must be referring to 'paint thinner' -it's used to make the paint thinner, strange as that may sound.


Can you use white spirits instead of lacquer thinner?

White spirits and lacquer thinner are not directly interchangeable, as they have different chemical compositions and properties. White spirits are primarily used as a paint thinner and cleaner for oil-based paints, while lacquer thinner is specifically formulated for thinning and cleaning lacquer-based products. Using white spirits instead of lacquer thinner may not effectively dissolve lacquer or clean lacquer-based tools, and it could affect the final finish of the paint job. For best results, it's recommended to use the appropriate thinner for the specific type of paint or finish.


Can you put lacquer over water-based paint?

Be careful applying lacquer as a top coat over latex or water based paint. The paint will often "craze" (bubble or sag) when lacquer is applied to it.

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What is the difference between lacquer and paint thinner?

Lacquer thinner evaporates quicker. It is cleaner or leaves less of a film than paint thinner. Lacquer thinner will thin most solvent based paint but paint thinner shouldn't be used to thin Lacquer. Lacquer dries from the surface painted out and enammal dries from the surface of the paint down to the surface painted. Using the wrong thinner affects how the paint dries and may affect the final finish.


Should you use enamel or urethane to paint your car?

Yes, that was the original intention of urethane.


Can you spray paint over acrylic lacquer?

No, the solvents in lacquer are to hot and volatile. The lacquer will cause bubbling of the acrylic paint.


What is the use of paint tinner?

You must be referring to 'paint thinner' -it's used to make the paint thinner, strange as that may sound.


What is a sentence for lacquer?

the fresh lacquer of paint on the wall dried quick.


Can you lacquer over paint for a glossy finish?

Yes, you can apply lacquer over paint to achieve a glossy finish.


Can you spray acrylic lacquer over acrylic lacquer?

No, the solvents in lacquer are to hot and volatile. The lacquer will cause bubbling of the acrylic paint.


Can I apply lacquer over paint for a glossy finish"?

Yes, you can apply lacquer over paint to achieve a glossy finish.


Can you use lacquer over paint for a glossy finish?

Yes, you can use lacquer over paint to achieve a glossy finish.


Can you use polyurethane on paint for a durable finish?

Yes, you can use polyurethane on paint to create a durable finish.


How can you remove old tile glue from a cement floor?

Use petrol or paint tinner...


What did they use to paint the Hindenburg?

Lacquer based silver paint.