What should I do re: 2 pac on timber

[Eldanos of KDM]

Hi everyone,
Anyone know how many coats to use when clear lacquering veneers or timber?
First of all, I use Mirotone 2 pack 60% gloss, sprayed, and for this question I am not talking about Benchtops/Tables etc, but mainly furniture such as bookshelves, entertainment units, wardrobes and most "Low-traffic faces"

Everyone tells me you need to do it this way-
Sand, undercoat, sand, Another coat, sand, Final coat.
I use 180Grit at first, then 320Grit, Then 400Grit before the final coat.

BUT..

I reckon that the final sand and coat can ruin the look of the piece, especially the grain of the timber; the way I see it, I may aswell just sell the poor customer some lamiboard:no:

I want to move to just-
Sand with 180 or 240G, then spray, then Sand 400G, Then finish.
I figure I can do this with two pack... Is this acceptable and will my finish be as durable? Is there something I'm not thinking of?

And before you answer take this into account. I'm very proud of the stuff I make and I'm not trying to save on materials or time. I honestly think It looks, and "the vibe's", better with two coats.

Any information you veterans could offer me is Greatly appreciated:2tsup:

[Wood Borer]

I tend to use waxes, shellac or oils on my pieces rather than sprayed "stuff".

I feel they give a far beter finish but they do involve a little bit more work however if like you say, you are proud of your work then spending some time on a quality finish is warranted.

[Eldanos of KDM]

I tend to use waxes, shellac or oils on my pieces rather than sprayed "stuff".

I feel they give a far beter finish but they do involve a little bit more work however if like you say, you are proud of your work then spending some time on a quality finish is warranted.
Hi Wood Borer,
Can you suggest for me a finish that would be suitable for aforementioned furniture, but still of a price that would keep my prices at least reasonable when compared to other places?
It's just that some people (luckily very few of my lovely customers) nowadays will pay the absolute least they possibly can, regardless of quality.
You could tell them that the queen of england knighted your joints and they'd still compare your gear with Ikea!

Also this excites me because It HAS the be better for the environment... Happy to do the work!:U

[Wood Borer]

Eldanos,

I normally sand down to 320 or finer by hand. I machine sand prior to hand sanding often.

Shellac using UBeaut white shellac brush on one coat to raise the grain.

Lightly sand it back using 400 or finer.

Apply Ubeaut EEE Wax followed by traditional wax or apply Organoil after the shellac.

[Eldanos of KDM]

Sounds good, I'll try these on my next personal project, high chair for my god-daughter. Thanks Wood Borer!!