Re finishing a laminate stock

[ian321]

What is used on them? Such as the ones on daystate models? Is it just linseed oil?

[Doxbox]

I use Morrells, semi gloss finish, in a rattle can. Its a quick drying cellulose lacquer.http://www.morrells.co.uk/

[Tricky-Ricky]

I use Danish oil, you can just use a couple of coats to get a semi satin finish or build up more to achieve more gloss.

[MAXMAN]

I’ve used Morrells as well and it’s pretty good but you need a fair few coats as it goes on thin. I now use 2K automotive clear coat which I think is better in my opinion as it goes on thicker and is a tougher finish but you need a compressor and spray gun

Tip! don’t do it in cold weather , you get condensation in the paint/varnish layers and it makes the finish milky. If you in the garage warm it up a bit before you start.

All the best

Shaun

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I use Morrells, semi gloss finish, in a rattle can. Its a quick drying cellulose lacquer.http://www.morrells.co.uk/

is this it https://www./itm/Morrells-Nitrocellu...229&rmvSB=true

[nath92]

I’ve used Morrells as well and it’s pretty good but you need a fair few coats as it goes on thin. I now use 2K automotive clear coat which I think is better in my opinion as it goes on thicker and is a tougher finish but you need a compressor and spray gun

Tip! don’t do it in cold weather , you get condensation in the paint/varnish layers and it makes the finish milky. If you in the garage warm it up a bit before you start.

All the best

Shaun

Hi Shaun with reference to the milky patches these can in some cases be buffed out with a liquid wax resin based polish I have done this many times to remove milky patches with ease , ideally don’t spray in those conditions as you say

[Doxbox]

is this it https://www./itm/Morrells-Nitrocellu...229&rmvSB=true

Yup. Sand smooth. clean well. Nice warm dry area and put a couple of coats on. When dry( about 20 mins) give it a light rub all over with 0000 steel wool and rinse and repeat till satisfied with finish. Been using it for years.

[joffy]

You can use 2k spray from a can ....more like the original finish 😉👍