"B A R R Y" wrote in message
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On Sun, 11 Feb 2007 11:48:51 -0500, Bill Waller
wrote:

The final coats wee applied over a three day span to allow full drying
between
coats. I don't care that the can said I could recoat in two hours. I just
was
not comfortable with that scenario. I also disregarded the can's
instruction
saying the there was no need to sand between coats.

Be aware that lacquer melts into itself. You really can recoat it
that quick, and sanding is only needed to fix defects (dust nibs,
etc...), not for adhesion.

Other than that, nice write-up!

Well - yes and no. Lacquer will burn into itself, but that is best relied
upon when the stuff is in flash, and not after a full dry. Since the OP
waited until the coats were dry to apply the next coat, I would at least
scruff it. There is a risk of edge lifting when applying over dry coats.

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-Mike-