Spraying Behlen's Rock Hard Table Top Varnish

JG,

Because out of the can, Behlen's is too thick to "spray" without
cutting by some percentage. Most varnishes and other finishes must be
reduced when spraying. Some folks reduce the first coat when brushing
a finish.

Too thick a finish may result in "orange peel" effect when sprayed
onto a surface.

In fact, this evening I sprayed a 3rd coat of Behlen's which was
reduced only by 30%, and I noticed the orange peel effect. Tomorrow,
I'll sand lightly and resume applying thinner coats (50% reduced). Air
mixture may play a role in orange peel effect, but generally its
attributed to excessive thickness of the varnish being sprayed.

-Albert

Hi Albert,
I cannot answer your question but have one for you. Why cut the product
by 50%? Thanks, JG

Albert wrote:

> Esteemed colleagues,
>
> Having a wonderful time with the Fuji Q3 HVLP sprayer. Easy to operate
> and clean, excellent results.
>
> Built some Cherry kitchen cabinets (cherry plywood carcasses)
>
> After applying gel-stain and a coat of shellac and scuff sanding I'm
> spraying Behlen's Rock Hard onto the cabinets.
>
> After spraying 2 coats of 50% Behlen's (and 50% Behlen's reducer), the
> cabinets look great. I'll continue to sand lightly between coats.
>
> Just wondering how many coats to apply - assumming the same 50% ratio.
>
> Any of you'all sprayed Behlen's?
>
> Thank you. -Albert