Originally Posted by
Brian Brown
I use Cabot Lacquer. I like it because it seems to have so much solids vs solvent. I spray my piece with the lathe turning at a slow speed, to help get it even and control the sagging and dripping. I spray a few coats until it looks even, let it dry 24 hours, and use 0000 steel wool to remove any nibs or rough spots. Then I use the Beall buffs, tripoly and white diamond, to buff. My turnings were so glossy, they looked like plastic, so I actually started using semi gloss lacquer. They are still very glossy, but do not look like plastic now. Like Wally, I don't use the wax buff. I must do it wrong, because it seems to take the high gloss look away.