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| Author: | Mike OMelia [ Sun Mar 24, 2019 6:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Behlen's Lacquer |
Is it me? Why am I having trouble locating this product? |
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| Author: | Clay S. [ Sun Mar 24, 2019 6:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Behlen's Lacquer |
http://www.woodcraft.com/products/behle ... 3MQAvD_BwE If your not done building guitars you might want to buy it by the gallon from Mohawk: http://www.mohawk-finishing.com/product ... nt-lacquer |
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| Author: | Mike OMelia [ Sun Mar 24, 2019 6:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Behlen's Lacquer |
I appreciate that. I have normally just bought off Amazon (at least that is where I thought i bought it, no record) |
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| Author: | Mike OMelia [ Sun Mar 24, 2019 6:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Behlen's Lacquer |
Clay S. wrote: http://www.woodcraft.com/products/behlen-luthiers-lacquer-quart?gclid=CjwKCAjw1dzkBRBWEiwAROVDLEjSMVG97PyvsmK_ZJGsxHHK8u1BGTxDXihCeVWdnlDrgAB8Ra3MBBoC63MQAvD_BwE If your not done building guitars you might want to buy it by the gallon from Mohawk: http://www.mohawk-finishing.com/product ... nt-lacquer Is that the same as Behlen? I am SO confused. I have been buying Behlen gloss, can't find records |
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| Author: | Joe Beaver [ Sun Mar 24, 2019 6:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Behlen's Lacquer |
Seem to recall that Mohawk now makes Behlen. When I look at the Mohawk site, they have some Behlen products listed. |
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| Author: | Clay S. [ Sun Mar 24, 2019 7:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Behlen's Lacquer |
I have been using Mohawk for a number of years now, but about a year ago I ran out and bought a quart of Behlen's to hold me over until I could get to the Mohawk distributor to pick up a couple of gallons. Some one had said Behlen's was either Mohawk or Sherwin Williams stuff rebranded. (Mohawk is probably S-W rebranded also) Behlen's smelled the same and worked the same as Mohawk. I use the gloss finish, but you can buy their finishes in different sheens ( in spray cans also if you don't want to buy a whole lot). www.mohawk-finishing.com/products/wood- ... ce-clears/ |
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| Author: | Rocky Road [ Sun Mar 24, 2019 7:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Behlen's Lacquer |
Mohawk does indeed make Behlens. I’ve used both. If you want a great nitro lacquer buy Cardinal paint’s nitro. Lower cure time and a bit more scratch resistant. I’ve also found its performance in spray application to be better. My nickels worth. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Mike OMelia [ Sun Mar 24, 2019 7:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Behlen's Lacquer |
Well, I just bought a gallon of Mohawk Gloss. We will see, model number almost identical. Seems I've been down this road before. |
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| Author: | Barry Daniels [ Sun Mar 24, 2019 7:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Behlen's Lacquer |
I like the Cardinal lacquer too. Best I have ever used. Much better than the old McFaddens. A bit pricey though. |
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| Author: | Dave Livermore [ Sun Mar 24, 2019 8:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Behlen's Lacquer |
Have used Mohawk for years. THis Distributor is solid, and very knowlegable. Any questions you have, they can amswer. If you want to know if it is the same as Behlen, they will be able to tell you. https://www.westlunddistributing.com/to ... cquer.html |
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| Author: | Mike OMelia [ Sun Mar 24, 2019 10:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Behlen's Lacquer |
Thanks guys, appreciate it. I bought the Mohawk. I’ve def punted on wateborn. My last batch of Enduro Var was a nigthmare. Nitro is so simple, so basic. So repairable. |
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| Author: | Mike OMelia [ Sun Mar 24, 2019 10:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Behlen's Lacquer |
...still, it seems I’ve bought Behlen blue print cans forever. Did they just change the label? |
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| Author: | Woodie G [ Mon Mar 25, 2019 5:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Behlen's Lacquer |
Same product (M610-1407), just available at a much better price directly from Mohawk, and in 1 and 5 gallon containers (same thing with EZ Vinyl Sealer, M610-8007, $30.68 as of October 2018). You may wish to establish a business account with Mohawk Finishes, which takes just a call to them. With shipping from North Carolina to DC/Baltimore/Northern VA area in 4 to 8 gallon orders, about $42 per gallon ($33.70 plus shipping). We have a local distributor that quoted over $55 per gallon for Classic Instrument Lacquer, so we continue to order direct through Mohawk's online portal. |
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| Author: | Clay S. [ Mon Mar 25, 2019 1:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Behlen's Lacquer |
I got a high quote from the local distributor in Wilmington. When I told him it was $32 online, he came down to $39, which was better than the online price + shipping (but not by much). Sometimes you feel like they treat you like the gorilla who walked into a bar. www.reddit.com/r/Jokes/comments/5jadvv/ ... nto_a_bar/ |
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| Author: | Mike OMelia [ Mon Mar 25, 2019 6:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Behlen's Lacquer |
Well, if the Mohawk is same as Behlen, I'll be a happy camper. Is cardinal higher percentage solids? |
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| Author: | bluescreek [ Tue Mar 26, 2019 5:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Behlen's Lacquer |
not all water lacquer is the same Em6000 works very well. Also Minwax lacquer does a great job. While not all finishes are the same they do have some basic qualities. I used Behlen and Mohawk for years but with the chipping issues I had started mixing minwax into them and it works well. That solved my chipping issues. |
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| Author: | Clay S. [ Tue Mar 26, 2019 10:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Behlen's Lacquer |
Hi John, Was that the minwax brushing lacquer? What ratio did you mix it? I haven't noticed a lot of chipping from the Mohawk product when sprayed over epoxy or bare wood (self seal) but it is nice to make a product better if it can be. I have run into compatibility issues when spraying some lacquers on top of others, so I have avoided mixing them together. |
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| Author: | bluescreek [ Wed Mar 27, 2019 3:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Behlen's Lacquer |
I uses the blue can and mixed starting at 10% and went to 50% polishes nice worked well that I even have use straight minwax from my local hardware store they can only get it in 1 qt cans but that if fine with me. I also used thinner and byutyl acetate 20 % thinner 10 retarder . |
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| Author: | Mike OMelia [ Wed Mar 27, 2019 6:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Behlen's Lacquer |
John, what chipping issue are u referring to? First I have heard of this? |
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| Author: | bluescreek [ Thu Mar 28, 2019 5:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Behlen's Lacquer |
when drill holes or reaming it often chipped especially when clearing for the bridge. Many of my friends have the same issue. They reformulate this as the government dictates VOCs. Even reamers popped finish off the tuner holes. |
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| Author: | Pmaj7 [ Thu Mar 28, 2019 1:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Behlen's Lacquer |
Interesting on the chipping. I wonder how much of a widespread problem this is? Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Mike OMelia [ Thu Mar 28, 2019 6:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Behlen's Lacquer |
John, so you mix blue can minwax 50% and it works? |
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| Author: | bluescreek [ Fri Mar 29, 2019 5:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Behlen's Lacquer |
yes it works wonderfully still takes a good 2 week to cure like behlens but I am very happy with the results. I have been using LMIs water filler and the aqua coat. I think they are both excellent products. The aqua coat is so easy to use and is ready to go in 45 min. |
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| Author: | Mike OMelia [ Fri Mar 29, 2019 8:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Behlen's Lacquer |
Could u post a picture of the exact minwax u use? also, what is Acqua Coat for? |
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| Author: | bluescreek [ Fri Mar 29, 2019 12:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Behlen's Lacquer |
aqua coat is a filler |
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