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Spraying Nitro Lacquer
Posted: Tue May 05, 2026 7:48 pm
by Kevin Sjostrand
So I'm out of vinyl sealer. I've always sprayed it under the nitro because, well, I've assumed you're supposed to. Right?
Has anyone routinely skipped the sealer and just started with the lacquer, and if so how have the results been for you?
Thanks for any input.
Kevin
Re: Spraying Nitro Lacquer
Posted: Wed May 06, 2026 8:41 am
by sylvan
I have never used a vinyl sealer before Nitro. All of my guitars are shellaced and then nitro sprayed. Never had a problem. Anything sticks to shellac. I believe it is the best undercoat. for any finish! Good lick!
Sylvan
Re: Spraying Nitro Lacquer
Posted: Wed May 06, 2026 11:27 am
by Kevin Sjostrand
Hey Sylvan
Do you wipe or spray the shellac?
I've french polished but never brushed or sprayed
shellac
Re: Spraying Nitro Lacquer
Posted: Wed May 06, 2026 2:09 pm
by BlindBo
I seal with shellac, 1lb cut. I just wipe it on with a folded paper towel. As you know, it cures in about 15 min. I usually add a second coat and then give it a very light sanding w/ 320 grit. If I have to use pore filler, I apply one additional seal coat on top.
Hope that helps.
Re: Spraying Nitro Lacquer
Posted: Thu May 07, 2026 8:29 am
by sylvan
BlindBo is absolutely right. I do the same! Simple but very effective!
Re: Spraying Nitro Lacquer
Posted: Mon May 11, 2026 5:38 am
by tippie53
1 lb cut wiped on stopped vinyl years ago
Re: Spraying Nitro Lacquer
Posted: Mon May 11, 2026 12:10 pm
by Kevin Sjostrand
John that's what I did send it's looking fine. 2 more coats today and I'll be done spraying.
I might be done with vinyl sealer too.
Thank for the help guys!
Re: Spraying Nitro Lacquer
Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2026 1:54 pm
by JLT
When Woodcraft stopped carrying the Mohawk/Behr vinyl sealer, I called up the manufacturer. Their customer service person said that skipping that step is fine, since their formulation of their instrument lacquer works well without it.