Hi there!
I'm starting to actively trying to improve my cue repair/maintenance skills.. I've been reading a hell of a lot lately and wanted to learn more about the different sealer.. It is my understanding there is pretty various type
- Lacquer
- Polyurethane
- Vernish
- Shellac
Can anyone tell me in which category regular "cue sealer" falls in? I'm thinking Lacquer, but have no idea. I've been suggested to use http://www.rockler.com/zinsser-bullseye-sealcoat (was looking for something near by, didn't want to wait for shipping, thought I ordered some from cueman).
I also spoke to a cue repar guy around here and he tells me he create his own sealer, using Lacque paste and lacquer thinner.. he told me you can determine the ratio based on desired finish and time to dry.. what do you think about that? How hard is it to make? How benefic is it?
Any thought on why to use (or NOT to use) any of the above categories and why?
Next, the final finish. I mostly read people like to use Wax (I ordered Renaissance). What are the other options? A friend told me he uses spray silicon (tried it, it's fine, but doesn't seem to last very long), I tried Cue Silk which is nice too, but doesn't stay very long either.. tried Q-Wax which is fine too..
What are the options here?
I'm trying to see a difference when I burnish with leather before/after and I dont feel much difference. How is it an important step?
Same for the ferrule and side of tip, I'd like a glossy ferrule and side of tip. I've been told to use car polishing compound.. I got Pure Brazilian Carnauba Wax.. I'm affraid that ain't polishing compound, right? Anyways, it doesn't make the ferrule glossy at all.
Is it possible I didn't buff long enough with a paper towel? Or is it not the right product?
Thanks for any advice
I'm starting to actively trying to improve my cue repair/maintenance skills.. I've been reading a hell of a lot lately and wanted to learn more about the different sealer.. It is my understanding there is pretty various type
- Lacquer
- Polyurethane
- Vernish
- Shellac
Can anyone tell me in which category regular "cue sealer" falls in? I'm thinking Lacquer, but have no idea. I've been suggested to use http://www.rockler.com/zinsser-bullseye-sealcoat (was looking for something near by, didn't want to wait for shipping, thought I ordered some from cueman).
I also spoke to a cue repar guy around here and he tells me he create his own sealer, using Lacque paste and lacquer thinner.. he told me you can determine the ratio based on desired finish and time to dry.. what do you think about that? How hard is it to make? How benefic is it?
Any thought on why to use (or NOT to use) any of the above categories and why?
Next, the final finish. I mostly read people like to use Wax (I ordered Renaissance). What are the other options? A friend told me he uses spray silicon (tried it, it's fine, but doesn't seem to last very long), I tried Cue Silk which is nice too, but doesn't stay very long either.. tried Q-Wax which is fine too..
What are the options here?
I'm trying to see a difference when I burnish with leather before/after and I dont feel much difference. How is it an important step?
Same for the ferrule and side of tip, I'd like a glossy ferrule and side of tip. I've been told to use car polishing compound.. I got Pure Brazilian Carnauba Wax.. I'm affraid that ain't polishing compound, right? Anyways, it doesn't make the ferrule glossy at all.
Is it possible I didn't buff long enough with a paper towel? Or is it not the right product?
Thanks for any advice