trackman Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 After polyurethane dries can you put lacquer over the top of it? I don't care for the way the poly looks. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 (edited) I don't think I would try it. I believe the solvent in the lacquer may work like a paint remover. I'm sure someone with more Knowledge will give you a more definitive answer. Edited March 29, 2017 by stoney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 If you don't like the look of poly, why use it? I don't like the look of poly on my scroll saw projects. For a final finish I always use spray can Laqcuer. In fact I use semi gloss as I don't like high gloss. Laqcuer dries real fast, so I can apply two coats within a half an hour. After the Laqcuer dries, I use a folded piece of brown paper bag to smooth out the finish and remove any dust nibs. The result is as smooth satiny finish! SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 I have never put lacquer over poly. I would think it would be like putting it over enamel paint though. They don't mix and inter act in a bad way. What are you trying to achieve with the finish? What about poly are you not happy with ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 (edited) Answer is NO Goes for the other way around also. Edited March 29, 2017 by JTTHECLOCKMAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill WIlson Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 I wouldn't recommend lacquer over poly. I think you would be asking for trouble there. If the sheen is the problem, there are easier ways to address that problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackman Posted March 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 The customer wanted satin so that is what I used. But I like the shine lacquer has better than the poly. Maybe just my eyes lol. I will take advice given and leave well enough alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhudson Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 Using the same brand of poly you can switch to a gloss finish. That should go over the satin without issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye10 Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 Well I will offer up my 2 cents worth. I would do a test. Put the poly on a piece of the same type of wood and let it dry for 3 or 4 days then spray it with lacquer. I bet you will be okay. Most finishes not only need to dry but they need to cure. If you do the test please send me a PM as I would like to know the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackman Posted March 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 Well I will offer up my 2 cents worth. I would do a test. Put the poly on a piece of the same type of wood and let it dry for 3 or 4 days then spray it with lacquer. I bet you will be okay. Most finishes not only need to dry but they need to cure. If you do the test please send me a PM as I would like to know the results.Good idea I have some scrap walnut leftover from the project. I will go both ways & see if either one reacts to the other. I will Let everyone know what I find out in about 4 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted March 31, 2017 Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 I like poly ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackman Posted March 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 Well the study has been done. No you can't put lacquer over poly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Old Bear Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 thank you for posting the picture of your test. I was just wondering about finishes myself, and you saved me some time. Up til now I haven't really used a finish other than the occasional coat of paint. Thanks again for saving me some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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