When will lacquer smell go away?

andy2 · 16th May 2006, 04:18 PM

After putting on lacquer finish, there is some strong smell that still stays around for a few weeks now. Will they eventually go away?

sdclc126 · 16th May 2006, 06:43 PM

What kind did you use? If it is solvent-based it simply may be a high-solvent content formula that takes a long time to cure fully.

Did you happen to use any solvent-based adhesives in your construction? It's possible the lacquer may have come in contact with the adhesive and released some nasties from it also, but that's a long shot.

I think you'll just have to be patient - I've never heard of any lacquer, varnish etc. that doesn't stop smelling after awhile.

Stocker · 16th May 2006, 07:16 PM

I concur. Some time in a hot garage may also help, if your garage heats more than the rest of your home, stick them out there a while, with the door open a little to let vapors out... beware explosive vapors!

chrisb · 16th May 2006, 08:16 PM

It's mostly about air flow - put them near an open window with a fan blowing out.

Total curing could take several weeks to a months

andy2 · 17th May 2006, 01:10 AM

I am using Deft lacquer then a final layer of Minwax polish.

Here are a couple of pics. They look kind of decent:

http://s47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...urrent=TJL.jpg

http://s47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...t=TJL_rear.jpg

Anyone used Beeswax? Is it better than Minwax stuffs?

BobEllis · 17th May 2006, 01:23 AM

Nice looking speakers.

Beeswax is very soft - it doesn't make for a durable or particularly glossy finish. Harder waxes will make a better gloss, but stuff like Butcher's Wax needs machine buffing. Try an automotive wax if you want a decent compromise between gloss and hand buffability.

16th May 2006, 04:18 PM	#1
andy2 diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles	When will lacquer smell go away? After putting on lacquer finish, there is some strong smell that still stays around for a few weeks now. Will they eventually go away?

16th May 2006, 06:43 PM	#2
sdclc126 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Diego, CA	What kind did you use? If it is solvent-based it simply may be a high-solvent content formula that takes a long time to cure fully. Did you happen to use any solvent-based adhesives in your construction? It's possible the lacquer may have come in contact with the adhesive and released some nasties from it also, but that's a long shot. I think you'll just have to be patient - I've never heard of any lacquer, varnish etc. that doesn't stop smelling after awhile. __________________ Soft Dome

16th May 2006, 07:16 PM	#3
Stocker diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Austin	I concur. Some time in a hot garage may also help, if your garage heats more than the rest of your home, stick them out there a while, with the door open a little to let vapors out... beware explosive vapors! __________________ Jesus loves you.

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16th May 2006, 08:16 PM	#4
chrisb diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: victoria BC	It's mostly about air flow - put them near an open window with a fan blowing out. Total curing could take several weeks to a months

17th May 2006, 01:10 AM	#5
andy2 diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles	I am using Deft lacquer then a final layer of Minwax polish. Here are a couple of pics. They look kind of decent: http://s47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...urrent=TJL.jpg http://s47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...t=TJL_rear.jpg Anyone used Beeswax? Is it better than Minwax stuffs?

17th May 2006, 01:23 AM	#6
BobEllis diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Upstate NY	Nice looking speakers. Beeswax is very soft - it doesn't make for a durable or particularly glossy finish. Harder waxes will make a better gloss, but stuff like Butcher's Wax needs machine buffing. Try an automotive wax if you want a decent compromise between gloss and hand buffability.

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