Used to spray lacquer in new custom homes in the Okc metro area years ago You forgot one thing that is a must You've got to have a big loud radio and you gotta crank it up real loud when you're spraying lacquer The music goes well with the nice high you receive from spraying the lacquer LOL!!!!!!
The Idaho Painter not that I'm for getting high and I don't drink or use drugs but I can't help it if the lacquer makes me high so I might as well enjoy it Occupational hazard😎 You guys are great
True Okie Painter! new a guy in Tulsa we started called sheetrock we came back from lunch and he was in a tub with a piece of sheetrock over it while spraying with lacquer. About ruint a Hardwood floor by knocking his coffee over after we ran him off. Heck of a hand.
The last comment I left on you page was regarding a front entry and using aresol lacquer under poly. That was years ago when I was completing a project at home. You responded by asking me if I was a chemist. So not very happy but got me thinking. Since then I've switched to C.V. with my projects. Much better durability than Precat but is less forgiving. After watching this video I will give you props for speed. Overspray is a bitch and you handled I well. I was amused by the wand and the 440 but not everyone can find a C.A.T. or Kremlin for cheap. I appreciatehow you took the time to stop and look for runs on that door. Material reduction can be a science. But shit. I'm no chemist. 😋
Great videos. They've helped me paint my 3,000 sq ft house like a pro. I've watched (and "liked") most of them. A few more on prepping walls (especially trouble spots) would be great. Thanks, Chris.
sprayed umpteen gallons of lacquer at the state capitol in austin texas in 1983. in the senate chamber and adjoining offices. it was a remodel after a fire . and many custom homes since then. retired now. dont spray much,just for old customers. that first wiff of lacquer smells so good. but by the end of the day it gets overwhelming and your eyes have had it. dont do it without a good respirator. precat is the best imo.
Brown masking paper instead of green? I know you like the sherwood products but what sanding sealer do you use? I'm going to take your advice and try the airless instead of the hvlp cap spray & 2 qt pots I usually use. we'll see
Do you need anything special for your sprayer in order to do this. I just have a homegamer setup (Graco Project Painter Plus), but I do furniture projects fairly often and would really like to use the sprayer for it. They suggest a "water-based lacquer", but I'm not even sure that's really lacquer.
I have the same question. I bought the x5 graco and not sure if I can run lacquer, I do see conversion kits for other graco sprayers for lacquer but the kit they sell looks like the exact hoses and gaskets ect that my sprayer already has. strange that they do not specifically mention it in the manual, I am having a hard time finding an answer to this. maybe Ill just fire it up with some lacquer and see if anything melts or blows up haha I just bought mine so I could return it still.
@@joshfierro9214 haha yes and it did not work out well! get the conversion kit if you will be spraying lacquer. I just use separate sprayers these days. one for water base one for lacquer . I also have a third much less expensive sprayer I use for oil base , actually just a cup gun for that , its bad to mix these differant products because no matter how good you clean it there will be some residue and you dont want little specks of water base paint getting in to you lacquer!
@AsTheWheelsTurn did it melt the gaskets or the inlet tube? I just bought a refurbished x5 that I have never used, so hopefully, paint residue shouldn't be an issue. I Build a lot of custom cabinets and built-ins, so I wouldn't mind dedicating for lacquer use.
Hi Cress this is Ahmed From Egypt i watch almost all your Video and i want to bay on of this air less machine so which type you recommend to me , and from where to bay ,,,,,,most of my use will be for the stain -plastic & boats paint materials.... looking forward to hear from you regards Ahmed
I mostly do residential and I'm starting to spray doors and casings for some commercial work. Lacquer is the easiest to put on, but I cringe seeing lacquer on handrails and windows. It just doesn't last, but there is where the money is. My question is are Lacquers more durable today then they were 15 years ago?
Hi Chris, When you paint a door like these, and they are closed. there must be a line on the edges, because of the door jams (not sure of the good english words here, because I'm french..) Do you complete the door once it is open?
I was curious y u spray the cut in last ? I’m sure as long as it’s wet it won’t flash I usually cut in first then the is even across the face just a personal preference 👍🏻
I have sprayed lacquer on kitchen cabinets for 30 years makes about half to three-quarters of a gallon of lacquer thinner 2 of 5 gallon lacquer thinner about a quarter thinner do whatever lacquer you using you can also do the drip test dip a stir stick into it until it's about electricity of whatever you want to spray thinner or thicker dinner is usually better
I love your channel good job,just a quick question,you mentioned using pre catalysed lacquer here have you ever used acid catalysed lacquer and where would you normally use it .thx.
Thanks for the vid, I'm wondering if you use the same sprayer for lacquer that you use for paints and solid colours. Do you have one sprayer for clear? If you use it to spray pain and then lacquer can you get all of the colour out and not get spots of colour in your top coat? Thanks, appreciate it.
Paint Life TV Really? Pretty sure I just watched you spray clear lacquer with a two finger airless gun thru a green fine finish graco tip .. didn’t hear any compressor or turbine in the video. Must’ve been muffled by that pump piston i kept hearing in the background 😂
Anything from that point 390 and above works with lacquer but would recommend 490 for better finish and less overspray and overall dust especially if you want to spray pigmented lacquer. For clear lacquer finish 390 is good enough.
I have a Titan 440, the last time I sprayed Sherwin laquer I cleaned my rig with laquer thinner. Afterwards I discovered that the seals inside my rig were destroyed because of the laquer. This ever happen to you? Any Ideas why this would happen?
I am not sure you got an answer already or not? Lacquer thinner is considered a 'hot' solvent; it's hard on seals. You will definitely see more seal failures after flushing with lacquer thinner.
it is our process. Thanks for the question or comment. All our questions are now answered on our Facebook group "Paint Life Members". Join that group and you will receive all the help you need. Hope to see you there.
Chris, I am looking at spraying some Built-In in the living room along with the staircase railings. planning to restain them darker from maybe a golden oak to something darker. do you have any advice on doing them? I have both Graco HVLP (newbie and got one at a steal) or I also have a Graco 490 airless. I also plan on lacquering the kitchen cabs to a different color as they are currently a color with some glazing on them. for the Stained items do you put any lacquer thinner in to the stain and clear? and what parts ratio usually if so? and what about the tinted lacquer for the kitchen cabinets? I plan on using Hi-Build Pre Cat for the Kitchen cabinets. would you recommend using it on the ReStained areas too and I also do plan on spraying the BaseBoard trim, would you recommend a oil based paint for that or can we we use Hi-Build Lacquer as well?
Rename the title. You didn't explain "how to" do absolutely anything lol. Well aside from the tiny 2 sentences about using a sanding sponge, there was no explanation, no instruction, no advice, definitely no "How-To", and not anything really... Just a whole video of you spraying
The old videos, like this one, are better than the new ones.
Used to spray lacquer in new custom homes in the Okc metro area years ago
You forgot one thing that is a must
You've got to have a big loud radio and you gotta crank it up real loud when you're spraying lacquer
The music goes well with the nice high you receive from spraying the lacquer LOL!!!!!!
The Idaho Painter not that I'm for getting high and I don't drink or use drugs but I can't help it if the lacquer makes me high so I might as well enjoy it
Occupational hazard😎
You guys are great
Jeremy Childress
Yup... and the excruciating migraine after the dizziness wears off is the real prize.
Jeremy Childress @
Jeremy Childress setting up an good negative airflow system and wearing proper safety equipment negates the need for speed.
True Okie Painter! new a guy in Tulsa we started called sheetrock we came back from lunch and he was in a tub with a piece of sheetrock over it while spraying with lacquer. About ruint a Hardwood floor by knocking his coffee over after we ran him off. Heck of a hand.
Great video! Would be cool to see more on your lacquer jobs. Much to learn. Thanks Chris!
I forgot to mention that you have the best How To vids!
Hey man, Bit of a fan! I'm a painter and decorator here in Christchurch New Zealand, love your vids!!!
Great Job Chris! Very good work, thanks for sharing your techniques!
I miss the old painting day. I use to work at a cabinet shop.
Raul Badillo Jr .....you use?
Raul Badillo Jr ....What day is painting day?
The last comment I left on you page was regarding a front entry and using aresol lacquer under poly. That was years ago when I was completing a project at home. You responded by asking me if I was a chemist. So not very happy but got me thinking. Since then I've switched to C.V. with my projects. Much better durability than Precat but is less forgiving. After watching this video I will give you props for speed. Overspray is a bitch and you handled I well. I was amused by the wand and the 440 but not everyone can find a C.A.T. or Kremlin for cheap. I appreciatehow you took the time to stop and look for runs on that door. Material reduction can be a science. But shit. I'm no chemist. 😋
Thanks for the feedback Joshua, glad you found something that works for you!
Excellent video. Would also like to how you clean the sprayer equipment at the end of the job.
Great videos. They've helped me paint my 3,000 sq ft house like a pro. I've watched (and "liked") most of them. A few more on prepping walls (especially trouble spots) would be great. Thanks, Chris.
man them door were huge and windows to!! Nice work
Dude nice spray technique!
I would love to see how you mix the lacquer.
we allways put a gallon of lac thinner to a five, and on humid days a little retarder too.
Wat a legend you are , thanks for all your great advice I love your channel. Cheers from Auz
sprayed umpteen gallons of lacquer at the state capitol in austin texas in 1983. in the senate chamber and adjoining offices. it was a remodel after a fire . and many custom homes since then. retired now. dont spray much,just for old customers. that first wiff of lacquer smells so good. but by the end of the day it gets overwhelming and your eyes have had it. dont do it without a good respirator. precat is the best imo.
Great video! Thanks Chris!
can these sprayers be used to spray with polyurethane that is not water based. or water based only?
I would literally have watched ten adds to view this video. Get that 💰
You always publish the best videos, I have a question: What's the difference between a sanding sealer and a Primer?
We use Air assisted on our fine finish trim work .
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what kind of spray machine do you Is for laquer
What type of sanding sealer are you using !!!
Can you spray lacquer paint whit a regular sprayer ? Like Graco 390 395 or so ? Or you need special lacquer sprayer ?
Yes, Grounded
Do you add anything to the hi build laquor or what chemical do u add to the finish ?
Your hose changes in diameter near the gun can you explain how this helps thx!
Brown masking paper instead of green? I know you like the sherwood products but what sanding sealer do you use? I'm going to take your advice and try the airless instead of the hvlp cap spray & 2 qt pots I usually use. we'll see
Do you need anything special for your sprayer in order to do this. I just have a homegamer setup (Graco Project Painter Plus), but I do furniture projects fairly often and would really like to use the sprayer for it. They suggest a "water-based lacquer", but I'm not even sure that's really lacquer.
I have the same question. I bought the x5 graco and not sure if I can run lacquer, I do see conversion kits for other graco sprayers for lacquer but the kit they sell looks like the exact hoses and gaskets ect that my sprayer already has. strange that they do not specifically mention it in the manual, I am having a hard time finding an answer to this. maybe Ill just fire it up with some lacquer and see if anything melts or blows up haha I just bought mine so I could return it still.
@@AsTheWheelsTurn did you try it? Lol
@@joshfierro9214 haha yes and it did not work out well! get the conversion kit if you will be spraying lacquer. I just use separate sprayers these days. one for water base one for lacquer . I also have a third much less expensive sprayer I use for oil base , actually just a cup gun for that , its bad to mix these differant products because no matter how good you clean it there will be some residue and you dont want little specks of water base paint getting in to you lacquer!
@AsTheWheelsTurn did it melt the gaskets or the inlet tube? I just bought a refurbished x5 that I have never used, so hopefully, paint residue shouldn't be an issue. I Build a lot of custom cabinets and built-ins, so I wouldn't mind dedicating for lacquer use.
Is there any difference in the cleaning process of the sprayer if you use a lacquer?
Same process
Hi Cress this is Ahmed From Egypt i watch almost all your Video and i want to bay on of this air less machine so which type you recommend to me , and from where to bay ,,,,,,most of my use will be for the stain -plastic & boats paint materials.... looking forward to hear from you
regards
Ahmed
you spray the stain ?
spray stain or spray a toner first ?
you spray stain and wipe?
I have a titan ED655 can i use it to spray kitchen cabinets with lacquer? What Psi?
What sizes of FFLP fine finish do you like to use for tinted lacquer?
I mostly do residential and I'm starting to spray doors and casings for some commercial work. Lacquer is the easiest to put on, but I cringe seeing lacquer on handrails and windows. It just doesn't last, but there is where the money is. My question is are Lacquers more durable today then they were 15 years ago?
Hi Chris,
When you paint a door like these, and they are closed. there must be a line on the edges, because of the door jams (not sure of the good english words here, because I'm french..) Do you complete the door once it is open?
I was curious y u spray the cut in last ? I’m sure as long as it’s wet it won’t flash I usually cut in first then the is even across the face just a personal preference 👍🏻
Yes, both ways work, just preference!
If it flashes, what do you recommend
Can you use these types of sprayers to spray lacquer on cars ?
We have not sprayed cars before, but I do not see why not
I have sprayed lacquer on kitchen cabinets for 30 years makes about half to three-quarters of a gallon of lacquer thinner 2 of 5 gallon lacquer thinner about a quarter thinner do whatever lacquer you using you can also do the drip test dip a stir stick into it until it's about electricity of whatever you want to spray thinner or thicker dinner is usually better
What do you mix in your applications to Thin the Lacquer? Also what do you find that cleans the Lacquer from your Gun?
I love your channel good job,just a quick question,you mentioned using pre catalysed lacquer here have you ever used acid catalysed lacquer and where would you normally use it .thx.
Thanks for the vid, I'm wondering if you use the same sprayer for lacquer that you use for paints and solid colours. Do you have one sprayer for clear? If you use it to spray pain and then lacquer can you get all of the colour out and not get spots of colour in your top coat? Thanks, appreciate it.
I use an airless for paints and an HVLP for lacquers
Paint Life TV
Really? Pretty sure I just watched you spray clear lacquer with a two finger airless gun thru a green fine finish graco tip .. didn’t hear any compressor or turbine in the video. Must’ve been muffled by that pump piston i kept hearing in the background 😂
Marak Lia 😅 me too bro i didnt see a compressor. Just regular airless sprayer.
Yup. Busted 😎
Terry Montgomery overspray is a bitch. Especially on site. Airflow is key.
do u add anything to the pre cat hi build finish?
HI mate, what tip size for the laquer? tx
5
What is the least expensive Graco airless that is lacquer solvent resistant? Any other more affordable brands? Thanks.
Mark Mahlum Graco 390
Anything from that point 390 and above works with lacquer but would recommend 490 for better finish and less overspray and overall dust especially if you want to spray pigmented lacquer. For clear lacquer finish 390 is good enough.
What works best for cleaning your Air Gun after spraying Lacquer?
Acetone
I have a Titan 440, the last time I sprayed Sherwin laquer I cleaned my rig with laquer thinner. Afterwards I discovered that the seals inside my rig were destroyed because of the laquer. This ever happen to you? Any Ideas why this would happen?
I am not sure you got an answer already or not? Lacquer thinner is considered a 'hot' solvent; it's hard on seals. You will definitely see more seal failures after flushing with lacquer thinner.
Try rinsing it with mineral spirits afterward, then run hot water through it. It should help wash the thinner out!
Don't know why you are masking the walls if you are painting after??? Unless the lacquer is high sheen so you have to sand the overspray?
it is our process. Thanks for the question or comment. All our questions are now answered on our Facebook group "Paint Life Members". Join that group and you will receive all the help you need. Hope to see you there.
I have not stained or laquared in years.
Better get to it!
Chris,
I am looking at spraying some Built-In in the living room along with the staircase railings. planning to restain them darker from maybe a golden oak to something darker. do you have any advice on doing them? I have both Graco HVLP (newbie and got one at a steal) or I also have a Graco 490 airless. I also plan on lacquering the kitchen cabs to a different color as they are currently a color with some glazing on them.
for the Stained items do you put any lacquer thinner in to the stain and clear? and what parts ratio usually if so? and what about the tinted lacquer for the kitchen cabinets? I plan on using Hi-Build Pre Cat for the Kitchen cabinets. would you recommend using it on the ReStained areas too and I also do plan on spraying the BaseBoard trim, would you recommend a oil based paint for that or can we we use Hi-Build Lacquer as well?
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Precat laquer is shit. You should use "conversion varnish." It makes a much nicer job.
+100
8-0 doors. Yikes.
I’m sorry, this is just not a good video. The explanations are lack luster at best.
Ok
Go check my videos of me spraying
Rename the title. You didn't explain "how to" do absolutely anything lol. Well aside from the tiny 2 sentences about using a sanding sponge, there was no explanation, no instruction, no advice, definitely no "How-To", and not anything really... Just a whole video of you spraying
OK