Non-yellowing finish?

[John Samuel]

Usually I use a pre-cat lacquer for my furniture.

Trouble is, the finish yellows with time to a honey colour when applied over light timber such as Vic Ash. This hides the pretty pinks in the timber.

What finishes are recommended that won't yellow (or won't yellow so much). I am looking for two. One about 50-60% gloss (like the pre-cat lacquer I use a lot), and one that I can rub back and polish to a mirror finish. Your recommendations are much appreciated, as advice from vendors about finishes has not always been good advice.

[Christos]

As you have mention that you are after a lacquer type, I am not sure but others might have a better idea.

For a non lacquer finish have you considered White Shellac? This is provided by Ubeaut with futher details on this site. U-Beaut Polishes - WHITE SHELLAC

I have not tired this product so can not comment how the pinks will look.

[JB]

Some finishes might yellow less I guess, but that won't stop the timber yellowing. Those delicate pinks in Vic Ask and any other timber will turn yellow to brown all by themselves in a few years regardless of the finish.

[soundman]

Almost all clear finishes will yellow over time.

Some are specificaly designed to be non yellowing.....but if exposed to light they will all eventually yellow or the wood underneath will bleach.

You need to specificaly look for a non yellowing finish.

For example many resins and epoxies come in a standard form, and a non yellowing form that is at least clear at the time it is applied.

Among the varnishes & pollys, the water bassed clears tend to be non yellowing when the equivalent in turps bassed will be distincly yellow.

Some of the two pack products are clear non-yellowing....if you want to play that game.

Automotive clear laquers tend to be pretty clear, say acrillic laquer or two pack clear.

If you want to pay the price, photographic laquer is pretty clear.

hope this helps.

cheers

[John Samuel]

I will have a close look at the offerings from a few suppliers.