Neatlac Replacement

[rickeyfro]

Was wondering what some of you are using now that neatlac is no longer available, my main use is when doing a sheridan finish. Im watching my last quart slowly disappear and was wondering what is a good substitute

[rharris]

I have been using Clear Lac. I can not tell much difference than Neat Lac

RussH

[King's X]

Some members have mentioned a product found at Homes depot called "Deft?" I am sure that they will chime in eventually.

Greetings from Round Rock, Texas

[Randy Cornelius]

I have been using Clear Lac. I can not tell much difference than Neat Lac

RussH

Where are you getting Clear Lac and who makes it, never heard of it.

I bought the last 3 quarts of neat lac my store had.

Randy

[yaklady]

RTC and Super Shene work the same as Neat Lac, only they don't smell bad. Apply two coats and allow plenty of drying time in between coats and before you go to the antique.

Kathy

[kseidel]

I also would like to know about clear lac? What is RTC? Are you spraying or hand applying the RTC and SuperSheen?

Keith

[Rhonda]

I recently made myself a card holder, for id etc. Used Super Shene for finish. I have noticed, when I keep it in my back pocket, the holder sticks to the inside of my jeans pocket. I did two coats shene, then antique, then shene. It is completely dry. Is it body heat causing the sticking?

[pete]

I also would like to know about clear lac? What is RTC? Are you spraying or hand applying the RTC and SuperSheen?

Keith

RTC is a GREAT product made by Bee Natural. It is an acrylic finish/blocker that is odorless and dries really fast. It also makes the antique wipe off easier. I use nothing else.

pete

[kseidel]

Thanks for the info. How do you use it? Is it water soluble? Does it water spot as a final top coat? Does it darken? Does it mix with antique or remain separate in solution? Does it dissolve, thin, or cut antique as a top coat? Is it high gloss or satin, or can it be manipulated as it sets? Does it remain flexible and not crack or harden over time? How long has it been in use? Lots of questions, and I really appreciate your input based on your personal experience. It take a great deal of time to thoroughly test this kind of product.

Thanks,

Keith

[King's X]

I just bought out Hide crafters small bottles of RTC to find something to substitute for Neat Lac. The RTC is Sheridan Resist & Finish. I figure I would be able to test out the small bottles first before I buy a larger one. I read above where another member mentioned to use two coats before applying the antique. I jsut learned that because I tried one coat and it didn't work.

Good luck

Greetings from Round Rock, Texas