tangimango
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I dont have spray equipment so maybe the behlen in spray can is the best option for nitro.finish. or wood I be better off with truoil for high gloss finish?
Thank you
Thank you
has anyone tryed behlen stringed instrument in spray can form?
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Beau Hannam Ukuleles
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I've not used or seen Behlen can finishes but ive seen results from the Stew Mac and Re ranch nitro cans and they are good- the only difference is you will spend a bit more time cutting back as the can nozzle is obviously inferior to decent spray equipment which give a nice flat spray.
Also, warm the can in warm water before spraying with it.
Also, warm the can in warm water before spraying with it.
lauburu
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Haven't used Behlen but have used cans of clear lacquer from an auto painting place and they work pretty well.
Miguel
Miguel
tangimango
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Yes pete has told me that the caps/spray tip is not good. If changing to a higher quality graffiti cap, would a wider spray cap be better.
Yes, I currently have a couple cans. I have used it on 2 ukuleles and an electric guitar kit. It can polish up nice and shiny. light coats and several of them. I too have not yet invested in a sprayer for finishing my projects. It worked ok for me for what it is (rattle can). When I bought my Behlen, they sent spray caps to change out for the original one. The original one is junk. the replacement was a wide fan that can be adjusted for a horizontal or vertical fan. Hope this helped.
tangimango
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yeah thats the caps i need, wide fan style adjustable horizontal or vertical. where could i get some of those caps?
RPA_Ukuleles
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I use it regularly.
It works well for me. Though it's easy to waste a lot in overspray, and from a can with a relatively small amount in it, it can seem expensive. But I've worked on my technique and now it seems fairly economical - for the way I build. No compressor/gun equipment cost, and no cleanup! (time is money) But I only build one or two a month!
It works well for me. Though it's easy to waste a lot in overspray, and from a can with a relatively small amount in it, it can seem expensive. But I've worked on my technique and now it seems fairly economical - for the way I build. No compressor/gun equipment cost, and no cleanup! (time is money) But I only build one or two a month!
tangimango
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Love your work. That was a nice truoil finish on the spruce/Walnut build.
Do u prefer truoil or the behlen spray can?
Do u prefer truoil or the behlen spray can?
Not sure where to buy them by themselves. maybe try LMII or stew mac. Even a paint supply store?
Good luck. Mine came with my cans of lacquer.
Good luck. Mine came with my cans of lacquer.
rudy
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Yep. Yuck! I tried it a couple times and was quite dissatisfied with the results, but maybe others have better luck. I never felt there was much control over spray pattern, dust problems, blushing, or fisheyes.
I prefer anything else to rattle cans.
Pete Howlett
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Dust, blushing, fish-eyes? These are not to do with the lacquer but preparation and the spray environment. Though uneconomical for a professional shop, spray cans with the right nozzle are great for the occasional builder.
Graffiti nozzles available on eBay at a very good price.
Graffiti nozzles available on eBay at a very good price.
