Clear Acrylic Finish on Maple

[dancraig]

Hello:
I am about to finish new curly maple scales with Krylon Clear Acrylic Finish for wood. Any comments or suggestions?
Thank-you for your reply.

[ScottGoodman]

I'm sure you already have the pin holes drilled, so before I tried to lay them flat, take a scrap of wood & put screws in it at the same spacing as the pin holes in your scales. Put the scales on the screw tips & give the inside 2-3 coats, then give the outside 4-5 coats. I usually go with at least 5 coats. Laying the scales flat & not only "glues" the scales to whatever they are laying on, but makes it a total PITA to clean up & do the other side.

[JoshEarl]

Shooter, can you describe the kind of results you get with this product? Is it more of a glossy or matte finish? Ever try buffing it?

Thanks,
Josh

[Malacoda]

Shooter, can you describe the kind of results you get with this product? Is it more of a glossy or matte finish? Ever try buffing it?

Thanks,
Josh

+1 as I am very curious about this as well. In addition to Josh's questions can you also comment on the strength/durability of the finish to others you've seen?

Thanks!

[ScottGoodman]

My favorite finish is plain ole superglue, you can get a deep looking glossy finish. Takes time and MUST be used with a good ventilation system, but the most durable feeling finish I have used to date. Working with the spray laquers (Deft is my favorite) can leave a real smooth finish, but if you try to get that last bit of shine out of them on the buffer you are taking a chance of burning the finish. Let it cure for several days to a week before you even TRY. I've had good luck with sprays to date, but haven't had any scales for "years" to give an opinion on the longivity the finish provides. Most of the sprays will note if they are matte, semi-gloss, or gloss. I personally prefer gloss, seems to "build-up" a little better. If you want to get really crazy on that glasslike finish, you can look at some of the woodworking magazines and get some rottonstone to hand rub that last little bit of gloss out of it. I personally just recommend a coat or two of renissiance wax...

[ScottGoodman]

Shooter, can you describe the kind of results you get with this product? Is it more of a glossy or matte finish? Ever try buffing it?

Thanks,
Josh

Glossy, but not like Deft spray laquer. I really don't recommend buffing it, i have burned the finish more times than I have been successful (used white rouge).

Hope this helps,
Scott

[ScottGoodman]

+1 as I am very curious about this as well. In addition to Josh's questions can you also comment on the strength/durability of the finish to others you've seen?

Thanks!

What is your kitchen (if it's stained wood) cabinets coated with? More than likely laquer out of an airless sprayer. It's a durable finish I know in kitchens (I built houses for 6 years in Kansas City) & surely will work fine with the razors over the long haul...especially how we seem to baby them. I haven't worked with the epoxies, but I'd say it's as good as it gets when it comes to something I would recommend out of a can. Deft brand spray laquer can be found in Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Lowes, & some True Value Hardware stores.

I think I have covered it...if not, just ask. If I don't know, I'll tell you so.
Scott

[dancraig]

Here is my "Tennis" I rescaled with curly maple finished with Krylon Clear Acrylic Finish-Gloss.

[ScottGoodman]

Looks very nice, you should be pleased with yourself!

Did the finish turn out as you expected/wanted?

[muleskynr]

Would poly urethane be a viable alternative? I recently stripped and refinished my maple kitchen cabinets and had some product left over. Keeping it thinking I might use it to re-scale a couple razors with wood. 4 coats of Min wax clear poly urethane, steel wooled between coats. Fine steel wool the last coat and followup with a couple coats of Johnson's or Min wax paste wax in the can, containing beeswax and carnuba. They look as good or better than with Deft, without the lacquer fumes and headache.