Krylon finish

[tvman44]

On the video for making the oval key fobs you mention buying a Krylon finish from Walmart for $3.00 a can but you don't mention the name other than Krylon, is it Lacquer or some other finish?  I tried to read the can label on the video unsuccessfully.
TIA
Bob

[Russ C]

Read about it here.     http://www.krylon.com/products/crystal_clear_acrylic/

[tvman44]

Russ is the "Crystal Clear Acrylic" what he was recommending?

[julief]

That final spray finish can be any number of products.  I personally use spar urethane (usually by Minwax) on most projects.  It has a UV protection that alot of them don't.  A clear acrylic, poly urethane, spar urethane, shelac etc. normally comes in a variety of finishes.  matte, semi-gloss, gloss, high gloss - it's all up to your taste.  I don't care for the crylon - not because of the product but because of the spray nozzle.  I look for a fine mist nozzle.  The regular spray nozzles on paint cans is too heavy a spray for me.  I would rather do a few light coats instead of a heavy one.  That final finish spray is a matter of personal taste, they will all give you a nice finish.

[Russ C]

Bob, that is what he uses on some of his videos on some of his projects. 

[tvman44]

Ok Thanks.  Will have to check out Wallyworld on the next rip there!   Just looked on line and Wallyworld is proud of that stuff $8.99 a can.
Bob

[Becky]

Wow, you can get Deft spray lacquer for less than $6 at Lowes and Home Depot.  I'd go that route if you have one nearby.

[IBMer]

Walmarts in my area seem to have removed spray Lacquer products from their shelves.   I've checked most of the Walmarts in the area and the few cans I found were in the clearance isle.     Does anyone know why they pulled Lacquer sprays?   They still have Minwax spray, but only in the Poly format.

[Russ C]

@ Bob, there is a cheaper one that is at Walmart that I use that is only about $4 a can with tax. My first post had the more expensive one. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Krylon-11-oz-Acrylic-Crystal-Clear-Glass/17253580

[jblock]

I use the Krylon Triple Thick from Walmart. Dries very nicely. Its only like $3.50 a can but it is hard to find sometimes.

[countryscroller]

I use Krylon Clear Acrylic quite a bit. I just use it for a quick finish on projects, mostly portraits. But for nicer items that really show the grain and you can touch it,( not portraits because they are in a frame with glass over the front) I use a lacquer. In my opinion lacquer not only brings out the grain nicely, it also makes it smooth. I find you have to definitely use steel wool or something in between coats of Krylon to make it smooth.