Hello Folks, I am hoping that someone with extensive knowledge of sprayed waterborne finishes could explain the main differences between Mohawk’s three solutions: Hydro-Gold Waterborne Lacquer, Waterborne Conversion Varnish and Waterborne Pre-Catalyzed Lacquer. By “differences” I mean differences in the application method and the characteristics of the cured finish. My spray setup is not explosion proof so I only spray waterborne and have no desire to “upgrade” my setup to spray solvent based finishes..
I am presently using CanLak’s Aqua-Syl (waterborne acrylic lacquer), which is fine but I am always on the look-out for new (to me) things. I am especially interested in the Waterborne Conversion Varnish because I assume it would give my furniture/built-ins the ultimate protection. However reading the documentation for these three waterborne products it’s hard to figure out their relative strengths and weaknesses.
Thanks for the guidance.
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Are you willing to consider products other than Mohawk's? This week I tried spraying some Pre-Cat Urethane from General Finishes. It leveled perfectly, sanded easily (although there wasn't any roughness to remove) and looked great after 2 and 3 wet coats (probably 2-3 mills). I'm using an Asturo HVLP gun with remote pressure pot. Haven't tried spraying vertical surfaces yet, other than edges of the test pieces.
The reason for asking about Mohawk is because this is what my wholesale supplier carries. I.e. it is available and I will pay less than what I would if I bought it at a place/store open to the public.Just looked at General Finishes' web site and there does not seem to be a supplier in my area (Ottawa, Ontario).
Lee Valley just started carrying General's waterbased finishes.Chris @ http://www.flairwoodworks.com and http://www.flairwoodwork.spaces.live.com)
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My apologies - you have an excellent reason to be considering Mohawk products. I have read from numerous sources that US products can be very difficult to import in small quantities into our good neighbor up north. Good luck!
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