[TheForge] clear coat question

[Roger Olsen]

I must plead ignorant of an understanding of differences in some common
clear coat options available at any hardware store.

I have used polyurethane clear coat for many years on forged iron work
for interior use.  I preferred it because it was available in a satin
finish but proved fairly easy to scratch and this was especially
noticable when a patina was used.  A while back someone on the list
mentioned that clear lacquer would not be so glossy if the can was held
at a distance on final application_____great tip,  I found this to be
true, I now think of lacquer as being available in a satin finish as
well.

There is also a clear enamel available________can someone who truly
understands the differences between  a clear finish with polyurethane,
enamel, and lacquer explain the differences of them, strengths,
weaknesses, etc.

It is rather depressing how little information is on the product and
much less in the brain of the salesperson.

Thanks,

Roger Olsen

From the East slope of the North Cascades