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I've never used MS, only lacquer thinner. I'm thinking you just used the wrong solvent, no idea what effect that may have. On the other hand, I haven't bought any lacquer in a while (I always used Watco) so I suppose it's possible they changed something. If they did the correct thinner should be on the label.
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Lacquer should be thinned with lacquer thinner, not mineral spirits.
that's two completely different chemicals.
I wouldn't trust it mixed together.
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Ok thanks,is lacquer thinner different than paint thinner? I only mixed a small batch so if need to get lacquer thinner I will
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I doubt that you can build any surface thickness by wiping on lacquer. It is a "hot" solvent-based finish. I suspect that after the first coat any additional coats will wipe away about as much finish as it adds.
In any case, I would do some Internet research on the subject before trying it out on a nice project.
I have wipe oil-based poly successfully and I have a "hybrid" wipe/brush technique that builds a bit faster. I have also wiped on Watco Danish oil. It looks nice but does not seem very durable. I used it on a walking cane and I reapply every few months.
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Brush-on lacquer is available, but I never tried brushing. I always spray lacquer.
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I used brush-on Deft lacquer for a high school woodshop project and I thought it turned out great. You can still buy Deft brush on. I tried it more recently for drawers because of the very quick dry times. But the smell was offensive.
I then used Sealcoat for the same reason. It smelled for a bit while applying, but not for long.
Then I went with the "Triple-thick Varathane". One coat brush on did the trick.
Now I spray with water-based poly. I will probably stick with this option. It is fast, and does not smell bad, and dries quickly.
The Deft lacquer can be scuff sanded and you can get a good finish build. You can also buff to a very high gloss. You can do the same with shellac. I'm not sure which is shinier or which is more durable.
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