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Material Types - Acrylic
Single layer cast acrylic sheets in uniform colours, available as both solid and transparent colours. Pattern Example Description Samples Laser Cuttable? Pattern Throughout? Pattern Both Sides? Stock Thickness Stock Sheet...
Read MoreHow To Fix Blooming in Nitrocellulose Lacquer
'Blooming' is an effect caused by moisture being trapped in the nitrocellulose lacquer finish as it dries. This most often occurs when the lacquer is sprayed in cold or humid...
Read MoreArtwork Formats for Custom Decals
If you have your own design, for example your company logo, signature, or a special emblem, we can make this into your own bespoke waterslide decals. Listen up folks, these...
Read MoreWhat are Waterslide Decals?
Waterslide decals are for transferring logos on to painted or lacquered surfaces. They consist of a very thin film on to which the design is printed. After being soaked in...
Read MoreWhich Woods Need Grain Filler?
Grain filler fills the pores of open-pored woods so that the spray on finishes to follow do not soak in to the wood unevenly. They also fill the larger ridges...
Read MoreLacquer and Paint Drying Times
Cellulose Paint Drying Time Time before... Cellulose Paint Metallic Cellulose Paint Paint is Touch Dry 15 minutes 15 minutes Applying Next Coat 4 hours (key finish lightly with 600 grit,...
Read MoreHow To Spray Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Nitrocellulose lacquer is a fast drying solvent based spray on lacquer. It is suitable for use over the following finishes: Cellulose Sanding SealerShellac Sanding SealerTinted (Coloured but see-through) Nitrocellulose LacquersSolid...
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How To Hand Polish Lacquer and Paint
Nitrocellulose Lacquer Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer should be allowed to dry at room temperature for two weeks before polishing is performed. This allows the lacquer to settle and harden, allowing for...
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How To Apply Oil Finishes
Oil finishes work by soaking in to the pores of the wood, saturating it and eventually forming a layer on the surface. Different oils give finishes with varying durability, chemical...
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How Many Coats of Oil Are Required?
For the best finish and most protection coats of oil should be applied to the wood until the wood is saturated. As a very general rule for finishing instruments, furniture...
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