Anyone used Melamine Laquer?

[philb]

Hi,

Just wondering if anyone has tried Melamine Lacquer as a finish?

Just the wipe of stuff that comes in tin, form manufacturers such as CHESTNUT (in the UK anyway)?

As the product is waterproof, glossy and hard-wearing?

Any info would be great!

 

[jking]

I've use the Mylands melamine laquer. I have found it easy to apply & it gets a nice gloss. I usually polish it up with MicroMesh after it's dry. I haven't gotten any info on how the finishes have held up, sorry I can't help there.

If you're interested in trying CA finish, that is very durable & will polish to a nice gloss. My personal daily pen has a CA finish & is holding up well after 9 months.

 

[philb]

Anyone else?

Cheers for the response! There must be more than 1 person who has tried or that uses MELAMINE LACQUER??

 

[RussFairfield]

I have never found it to be any different from Deft nitro-cellulose lacquer, but at twice the price. The reason the Brits use Melamine is because they have neither the trees nor the cotton to produce the nitro-cellulose.

 

[DCBluesman]

Melamine resin is just another plastic coating. It's easy to apply, normally cures in 1-2 weeks and is fairly durable.

 

[philb]

How does the finish compare to CA? In comparison to wear resistance, ease of getting a good gloss finish, and durability?

cheers

 

[RussFairfield]

Melamine and nitro-cellulose lacquers are identical in every way except their smell. Neither are as hard as a CA glue. Whether any of them are easy to use is a personal opinion.