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There was a post about this very issue less than a year ago I think. RichardD contacted Zinsser. Of course, they pleaded complete ignorance that there was a problem with the cans they use. He also sent them a copy of the thread so they would know there is an issue. I've had two cans leak. One was at least 5 years old, but the other was only a few months old. It leaked all over my bench and ruined some drawer stock I was working on. I now store the can inside a plastic bucket for when the next leak happens. Anyone using Zinsser should take some sort of precaution to prevent damage when, not if, you get a leaker.
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mine leaked out of its can, while it was in a cardboard box, all over the dining room floor.
Was in the process of building my new shop and had stuff stashed all over to keep it out of the weather.
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BTDT, too. Can I join the club?
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bhh said:
BTDT, too. Can I join the club?
sure. costs $6 to join.
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bhh said:
BTDT, too. Can I join the club?
Alcohol loves water, which promotes corrosion. Don't put shellac in metal containers. Unless you REALLY want to join the club.
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One more reason to buy your own shellac flakes and mix as you need it. Nice and fresh, a joy to use. The flakes themselves will last a long, long time if you keep them in the fridge. I have some over 15 years old, mix up just fine. I gave up on Zinszer a long time ago.
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Where do you guys typically source your flakes?
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Admiral said:
One more reason to buy your own shellac flakes and mix as you need it. Nice and fresh, a joy to use. The flakes themselves will last a long, long time if you keep them in the fridge. I have some over 15 years old, mix up just fine. I gave up on Zinszer a long time ago.
That's what I've almost always done, just mix it up when needed. I was out a couple years ago and needed a small bit so bought this can of Zinsser, which has been sitting ever since while I've gone back to flakes.
Cian, IIRC, I just got them at Woodcraft or Rocker. Countless places on-line, including Amazon.
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Happened to me too, more that once!
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Cian said:
Where do you guys typically source your flakes?
Shellac.net
Haven't ordered in a few years, I buy by the pound.
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