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Title: ..Minwax clear lacquer
Post by: Bootlegger on February 28, 2012, 12:51:12 PM

  Got some Minwax clear lacquer in the Black can, I think that I was told that it is fuel proof.
 What I have in mind is to build a wing using foam, then cover it with silkspan, and brush 3-4 coats of this stuff on it..
Anybody have any suggestions?  Thanks a lot

Title: Re: ..Minwax clear lacquer
Post by: Steve Helmick on February 28, 2012, 02:20:46 PM

If it's really lacquer, it will eat the foam. If it's something else, it may eat the foam. Test beforehand!  y1 Steve

Title: Re: ..Minwax clear lacquer
Post by: Bill Little on February 28, 2012, 02:29:33 PM

Hi Gil,

I haven't used or even seen the Minwax lacquer, so let us know how it works.  It would surprise me if it IS fuel proof.

BIG Bear
RNMM/AMM

Title: Re: ..Minwax clear lacquer
Post by: Paul Wood on February 28, 2012, 03:42:45 PM

Gil,

I use Minwax clear lacquer all the time.  But, it will eat the foam and is NOT fuel proof.  I've tested it with glow fuel to confirm my suspicions.  I use it just like everyone else uses clear dope.  I don't use dope, but have found this product to work very much the same.  I use it to "glue" silkspan/polyspan, to seal balsa before priming, and mixed with a little talc, makes a good filler coat.  Good product, but not for a top coat.

Paul

Title: Re: ..Minwax clear lacquer
Post by: sleepy gomez on February 28, 2012, 03:52:11 PM

Yes most paints will eat foam except water based.  There are easy ways to prevent this.  I wrote the  the article in Feb 1974 American Aircraft Modeler.  Call me at 863-899-0656 and I will tell you how.  SLEEPY

Title: Re: ..Minwax clear lacquer
Post by: Bootlegger on February 28, 2012, 04:03:45 PM

  Thanks alot guy's, will dope go over the lacquer?
  Again thanks...

 Sleepy, I am in the Central Time Zone, where are you??

Title: Re: ..Minwax clear lacquer
Post by: Bill Little on February 28, 2012, 04:13:26 PM

Quote from: Bootlegger on February 28, 2012, 04:03:45 PM

  Thanks alot guy's, will dope go over the lacquer?
  Again thanks...

 Sleepy, I am in the Central Time Zone, where are you??

Hi Gil,

Dope should go over the lacquer, but test it first.

BIG Bear
RNMM/AMM

Title: Re: ..Minwax clear lacquer
Post by: sleepy gomez on February 28, 2012, 09:52:22 PM

I am in central time zone.  I live in Rising Star Tx about 130 miles west of Dallas.  Call any time between 9:00 am and 11:00 pm.  SLEEPY

Title: Re: ..Minwax clear lacquer
Post by: Joseph Patterson on February 29, 2012, 09:55:53 AM

Gil, why don't you just use a low temp film and your worries are over.
         Doug