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How do I Prevent "Orange Peel" with Lacquer?
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If it's just droplets from the nozzle spray, then it's drying before it gets a chance to flow down to a level finish. I always use Mohawk Pre-Cat Clears for this reason. Seems to happen a lot less than with Deft cans. Try spraying a heavier coat and see if it flows out any better. Mohawk makes a product called Blender Flowout and it works great on orange peel. It's basically just lacquer thinner in a spray can.

..or you can try finish sanding it smooth. It's a lot of work, but sometimes it the only way.

Fisheyes are a different story. You'll know it if you ever see one. If it's only happening in one area, it might be fisheyes. Fisheyes can be prevented by using a good coat of sanding sealer prior to spraying any lacquer. The sealer seals off the contamination.

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