Behlen Qualalacq GLoss Lacquer

[AR15DCM]

Anyone ever use Behlen's Qualalacq Lacquer?  It is supposed to resist scratches and dry hard.

 

[stratamania]

I've only used Behlens instrument lacquer and some other products. They are good quality so if the item your looking at describes what your looking for there's a good chance that it does what it says on the tin.

 

[dmraco]

I have used them as well.  Works well.  The only downside is it is hard to find in a store and limited to mail order.

I have also used WATCO brushing lacquer.  I thinned it the same way i did the Behlens and works the same.  It acts, looks and smells just like the Behlens.  It also about $5 less a quart.

 

[AR15DCM]

Here it is on Amazon; $16.13


Qualalacq Lacquer Gloss Quart

 

[AR15DCM]

Evidently Mohawk and Behlen are identical products.  I am just finding this out, but it may be common knowledge for those who have been doing this a while.  I am a newbie.


http://www.lmii.com/products/finishing/finishes/mohawk-finishing-products

 

[dmraco]

my bad...sorry...I used this.

available at stewmac

 

[AR15DCM]

Yes that is their standard lacquer for stringed instruments.  The Qualalacq is supposed have scratch resistance and be harder.  If you check out that Amazon link I posted above, look at the reviews.  One of the reviewers said he used it for a guitar and so far it has lasted 20 years I think he said.

 

[stratamania]

I can't see a reason not to use it on a guitar if you want something hard wearing. Wood doesn't know if it's a table or an electric guitar. No idea whether that stuff gives a thicker finish or whether the tone police will come after you  :dontknow:

But if you want it to wear or relic that may be a reason not to go for it.

 

[dmraco]

Is it MORE yellow that standard lacquer?  Says PALE Yellow.