cord1974 Report post Posted January 31, 2019 I was in a Tandy store a month or so ago. Hadn't been in about a year. I got all excited because they had brought back "Neat Lac". Has anyone else used this yet? Because unless I'm losing my marbles I don't think this is the same as the old Neat Lac they used to carry. Old Neat Lac was thicker and had a much different smell. The new product is thin like Resolene and behaves and smells very similar. Anyway, just wanted to see if anyone has had a similar experience. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NVLeatherWorx Report post Posted February 1, 2019 This is not the same Neat-Lac that we all knew and loved, this version is water-based lacquer that does not give the same results as what we got from the original. The original Neat-Lac is still available but just under the original name that the manufacturer had for it all these years - ClearLac. You can purchase ClearLac from Springfield Leather. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cord1974 Report post Posted February 1, 2019 I know Springfield has the "old faithful". I guess I need to go ahead and order some. I was just very disappointed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NVLeatherWorx Report post Posted February 1, 2019 I was highly disappointed when Tandy discontinued the Neat-Lac but once I found ClearLac and found out that it is the original Neat-Lac I jumped on it and haven't looked back. I love that stuff; great finish and the finest resist. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cord1974 Report post Posted February 2, 2019 3 hours ago, NVLeatherWorx said: I found ClearLac and found out that it is the original Neat-Lac I jumped on it and haven't looked back. I love that stuff; great finish and the finest resist. I'm on Springfield's page now and can't seem to find it. Any suggestions? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkmatter35 Report post Posted February 2, 2019 Barry King sells Wyo sheen Springfield is vary helpful if you call them John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cord1974 Report post Posted February 2, 2019 2 hours ago, darkmatter35 said: Barry King sells Wyo sheen Springfield is vary helpful if you call them John Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Studio-N Report post Posted February 2, 2019 the fact it is part of their Eco-foo-foo line should have been the first clue. Expect it to be discontinued in a year or too now that the word is out that it is just another acrylic in neat-lac clothing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cord1974 Report post Posted February 2, 2019 Edit: Springfield says Clear Lac has been discontinued. Ordered through Barry King! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidRM Report post Posted March 7, 2019 I tried the new neat lac the other week. I had the same experience. It reminded me of Resolene. I like it a little better than Resolene as I find Resolene bubbles or streaks too easily and works best if sprayed. I think the new Neat Lac applied better with an applicator than Resolene does - but the end result looked very similar to me. I am assuming that the new Neat Lac is an acrylic as it looks like one - but I don't find any documentation on Tandy site stating as much. In general I use Tan Kote most often and will probably continue to do so. When I want an acrylic finish though - I would consider the new Neat Lac over Resolene. I have some Angelus acrylic finish and I should compare it to that sometime. The new Neat Lac may have its place - but not as a replacement to the old Neat Lac. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheilajeanne Report post Posted March 7, 2019 [sigh!] I figures as much! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cord1974 Report post Posted March 8, 2019 20 hours ago, DavidRM said: It reminded me of Resolene. I like it a little better than Resolene as I find Resolene bubbles or streaks too easily and works best if sprayed. That was my thought as well. I do like Resolene. And I'll end up using both eventually. Between Leather Balm, Resolene, Gan Kote, "Neat Lax" and Wyosheen I have all my finishing needs covered. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
