Lacquer over Shellac?

[Bob Johnson2]

Can I put lacquer over a coat of shellac?
This is what the Deft site says about it, I'm taking it that it means I can.

DO NOT APPLY CLEAR WOOD FINISH over varnishes, enamels (or any other product that dries by oxidation), lifting or wrinkling may result.

Thanks

[Howard Acheson]

Yes,there is no problem overcoating shellac with lacquer. Just give the shellac a day to fully harden.

[David Abel]

Can I put lacquer over a coat of shellac?
This is what the Deft site says about it, I'm taking it that it means I can.

DO NOT APPLY CLEAR WOOD FINISH over varnishes, enamels (or any other product that dries by oxidation), lifting or wrinkling may result.

Thanks

dewaxed shellac--yes.

[Howard Acheson]

>> dewaxed shellac--yes.

No, the shellac does not need to be dewaxed. Dewaxed shellac is only a problem under oil based polyurethane varnish or under waterborne clear finishes.

Lacquer can be applied over wax containing shellac.

[Steve Schoene]

Howard is right, and, none of his advise contradicts the Deft website since shellac dries by evaporation not oxidation.