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.
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.