After putting on lacquer finish, there is some strong smell that still stays around for a few weeks now. Will they eventually go away?
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.
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.
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!
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
Total curing could take several weeks to a months
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/f169/andy2_v/?action=view¤t=TJL.jpg
http://s47.photobucket.com/albums/f169/andy2_v/?action=view¤t=TJL_rear.jpg
Anyone used Beeswax? Is it better than Minwax stuffs?
Here are a couple of pics. They look kind of decent:
http://s47.photobucket.com/albums/f169/andy2_v/?action=view¤t=TJL.jpg
http://s47.photobucket.com/albums/f169/andy2_v/?action=view¤t=TJL_rear.jpg
Anyone used Beeswax? Is it better than Minwax stuffs?
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.
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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