What is a practical brand of hardened varnishes or polyurethanes? A friend of mine is refinishing some drum hoops and wants a durable finish.
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What is a practical brand of hardened varnishes or polyurethanes? A friend of mine is refinishing some drum hoops and wants a durable finish.
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Not sure what you are asking... Varnish comes in several different formulations. "Hardened" is not one of them.
I'm guessing that most factory finished drums are finished with a catalyzed lacquer or conversion varnish.
Scott
Finishing is an 'Art & a Science'. Actually, it is a process. You must understand the properties and tendencies of the finish you are using. You must know the proper steps and techniques, then you must execute them properly.
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Ok, fair enough. Is there a consumer available catalyzed lacquer?
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Check with a local Sherwin Williams paint store... or maybe an automotive body shop. May be better to have the body shop spray 'em for you. Cat Lacquers are a special breed of finish; safety is an issue.
Scott
Finishing is an 'Art & a Science'. Actually, it is a process. You must understand the properties and tendencies of the finish you are using. You must know the proper steps and techniques, then you must execute them properly.
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Another alternative would be a 2k polyurethane. The one I am familiar with is Perfection by Interlux. It does have technical information about applying by hand. This is not cheap, and will be available only through marine sources. A good on-line seller would be Defender.
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