WATCO Lacquer Clear Wood Finish Spray is the finest lacquer available. Apply to furniture, doors, cabinets and paneling for a crystal-clear, durable wood finish and seal. Dries in 30 minutes and does not require sanding between coats. Please read product labels for additional directions and precautions before using. SURFACE PREPARATION ALL SURFACES – All surfaces must be clean, dry, and free of wax, grease, oil, shellac, mildew, and polishes. Remove wax with a wax stripper, shellac with a paint stripper, and mildew with a solution of 10% household bleach and water. PREVIOUSLY FINISHED SURFACES – For best adhesion, surfaces must be clean, dry, and free of old finishes, dust, dirt, oils, or foreign matter. Old finishes in poor condition must be removed. Sand to obtain a smooth surface. Remove all sanding dust using a vacuum or cloth dampened with mineral spirits. STAINED OR PAINTED WOOD - Follow manufacturer’s direction for application of stain or paint. Make certain surface is thoroughly dry before applying Watco Clear Lacquer. UNFINISHED WOOD - Sand using 150-220 grit sandpaper and remove all sanding dust with a vacuum or a rag dampened with mineral spirits. If a filler or putty is used, make sure it does not contain wax and allow for enough time to dry thoroughly. APPLICATION Use adequate ventilation at all times. Do not apply in direct sunlight. Apply only when the air and surface temperatures are between 55-90°F (13-32°C) and the relative humidity is below 85%. If applying over white or pastel paints or stains, test in an inconspicuous area before beginning. Testing is important when applying over paints or stains as an undesired appearance may occur when these products are topcoated with a lacquer finish. BRUSH - Stir thoroughly before and during use. To prevent bubbles in the finish, DO NOT SHAKE, over brush, or apply with a roller. Apply using a good quality bristle brush or applicator. Allow the finish to dry 2 hours and then recoat. Recoat only when the previous coat has dried clear and feels hard. If any coat has dried more than 6 hours, lightly sand with 220 grit sandpaper before recoating to avoid brush marks. Apply additional coats following directions above. A minimum of 3 coats is recommended. Allow finish to dry 24 hours before light use. Allow 7 days before subjecting the surface to normal usage. SPRAYS - Shake can vigorously for 2 minutes before use. Spray light coats 8 to 12 inches from the surface to avoid runs and sags. Allow the finish to dry 2 hours and then recoat. Recoat only when the previous coat has dried clear and feels hard. Several light coats result with a better finish than one heavy coat. If any coat has dried more than 6 hours, lightly sand with 220 grit sandpaper before recoating. Apply additional coats following directions above. A minimum of 3 coats is recommended. Allow finish to dry 24 hours before light use. Allow 7 days before subjecting the surface to normal usage.