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On May 11, 8:58Â*pm, Nova wrote:
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I'm having a problem that is driving me nuts. I've been using qualalac
and it is cracking. I mean lots of cracks. When I first noticed it I
thought it was the wood but the cracks are in the finish. Moisture
content in the wood is not an issue as the pieces that this is
happening to are quite dry at about 6%. I'm mixing the lacquer with
lacquer thinner 50% as per the directions. I'm using a small hvlp
sprayer.
I used to use nitrocellulose and never had a problem. I can't find it
anymore or I would still be using it.
Has anyone had this problem with qualalack or know what is causing
this?
TIA, Bob


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Â*From Behlen's product catalog:

"Qualalacq„¢ Thinner are recommended to be used in conjunction with this
product."

http://www.hbehlen.com/Behlen_Catalog2006.pdf

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Jack Novak
Buffalo, NY - USA


Hi Jack, Yes I read that but I have a hard time believing that thier
thinner is any different than any other lacquer thinner. I suppose
there could be a difference. Certainly is a price difference. Problem
is I've been using qualalack for about 6 months and the problem just
started in the past couple weeks. I was looking at the spray gun this
evening and I'm wondering if the air adjustment got turned. The air
adjustment is very easy to turn and maybe it has gotten turned a
little at a time.