How do you remove runs ?

[LarryEA]

When you put on  lacquer, poly finish and notice runs after it dries, how do you correct it?

All I really know to do is sand it down if I can.

[Dan]

If you have runs, you are probably putting it on too thick. Try using less and spreading it thinner. It will take a few coats to build up a nice finish, but it is worth it.

[tvman44]

I always scrape and then do a lot of sanding.

Edited November 12, 2013 by tvman44

[Phantom Scroller]

Sand it, than do it again and it will look better for it.

 

Roly

[Birchbark]

Use a new razor blade and cut the run flush with the surface.

Then put your sandpaper on a flat piece of wood and sand lightly to make it all as smooth as the rest of the surface,

Then another very light coat of finish to bring it all together.

 

and yes, patience and light coats saves much time and trouble lol, but i'm guessing you already figured that out 

 

Russell

[RangerJay]

Carefully slice the drip off with a sharp chisel before sanding - this is not difficult to do as long as you haven't let it dry too hard - then sand smooth and apply the next coat.

 

Jay

[amazingkevin]

I have one somewhere but the paint and body supply for cars sells a 1"x1" square file that looks just like and weighs as much as a metal file .it's used to trim down runs and then you polish or buff smooth. someone always has the answer that will work for you here! looks like a small rubber stamp.

Edited November 15, 2013 by amazingkevin

[spirithorse]

If the runs are not too pronounced, you can also try to wipe it with mineral spirits but, you may have to apply another coat of

poly or laquer afterward.

As already stated, thin coats applied by the manufacturer's suggestions are the best way to avoid the runs to begin with.

God Bless! Spirithorse

[grampa]

Every time I get runs I eat plenty of fibre lol..........paul

[nrscroller]

Try pepto bismal, it usually works for me LOL!!!

Bill

[LarryEA]

Well, lol, I'm going with Bill and Grampa's remedy's.

Thanks for the laughs......

 

Larry

[rjR]

Above  information is all accurate. Here are a few little additional tricks to try.

 

Temperature can affect the way any spray dries and hangs on.   Works better if the temperature is in the 60+ ranges.

 

If you see the run while it is still wet; make a loop of masking tape and just lightly --ALMOST MISS- the run and SOMETIMES it can be lifted off.

 

I used to do that on painting vehicles!

[LarryEA]

Ralph, I believe you solved how I reduce the number of runs I get. 

I was applying the lacquer in temp below 55 degrees.

Thank you all and I'll add fiber too.

 

 

Larry