Minwax rattle can spray lacquer

[Dean Center]

I don't use lacquer often, but sometimes it's the finish I want or I'm in a huge hurry. I used to use Deft rattle can, but it was unsatisfactory--the coverage was variable and it would periodically deposit a glop of lacquer on a nicely finished piece. A friend suggested the spray lacquer from Craftsupplies, Masters Magic, which had a more uniform and somewhat more controllable spray output, and rarely shot a glop.

Recently, I ran out of the Masters Magic and couldn't get any from Craftsupplies in time to finish a piece prior to a club meeting. I picked up a can of Minwax Spray Lacquer from one of the big box stores without much confidence. Holy smokes, what a change from the old Deft. The spray was robust and uniform without being excessive, the odor was surprisingly low, it has a turnable nozzle, the repeat coats melted together well, and it was not super shiny or plasticy. The result was very, very good, and No Glop! Maybe rattle can technology has evolved to be a realistic option.

 

[Michael Anderson]

I’ve had the same experience. Used to used Deft, and was mostly satisfied. Then it just disappeared from everywhere. I tried Watco and Rustoleum, but their nozzles are abysmal. Someone turned me onto Minwax, and wow! Excellent nozzle.

 

[BobCoates]

Been using the Minwax gloss on all my vases and any non food items. Usually just 3 coats.

 

[Alan Weinberg]

Thanks. Will try it.

 

[hughie]

Minwax rattle can, sigh cant even buy Minwax W.O.P. down under....... I wish tho'

 

[robo hippy]

I have been using the Bulls Eye spray lacquer for years. It is okay, but not great. Mostly for the insides of the threaded boxes I make. It dries with no scent. I might have to try the Minwax stuff. I did try some rattle can acrylic and couldn't get a satisfactory finish...

robo hippy

 

[Kent Reisdorph]

Kent Weakly at www.turnawoodbowl.com has an article on spray lacquers. He states that the box store rattle can lacquers aren't high enough quality (you can read the article for details). He recommends buying spray lacquer from cabinet and furniture maker suppliers.

 

[William Rogers]

I use rattle can Mohawk pre-cat lacquer. I get it from Klingspor. I like it better than any other lacquer I have used. I have used Deft, Watco, and MinWax lacquers, but the Mohawk has been better.

 

[John A Landis]

Doing a little research, I find a product called "Minwax Brushing Lacquer Spray" which looks identical to the lacquer marketed as "Minwax Clear Aerosol Spray"
Brushing lacquer in a spray can seems like a contradiction in terms. Is there a difference?

 

[Dean Center]

As I understand it, brushing lacquer has retardants that slow the drying/curing process. I agree with you that this would not be what a spray lacquer should do.

 

[John Ames]

I use rattle can Mohawk pre-cat lacquer. I get it from Klingspor. I like it better than any other lacquer I have used. I have used Deft, Watco, and MinWax lacquers, but the Mohawk has been better.

I used Mohawk for many years and then the price shot WAY up…. It was something like $5 a can 3-4 years ago…. Ahh the good old days…

 

[William Rogers]

I used Mohawk for many years and then the price shot WAY up…. It was something like $5 a can 3-4 years ago…. Ahh the good old days…

Not sure what you mean about price. I just bought some from Klingspor for $10 a can. I also bought a box of foam sanding pads and total shipping for all was $10. Last time I looked at the BORG MinWax and Watco was like $13 a can.