Lacquer for stopping copper tarnishing or preserving patina??

[taylordebs]

Would this be the right stuff to use on jewellery please? Rustins Metal Lacquer Clear thanks

[Dennis]

The trouble with lacquers is two fold:

Firstly they destroy the natural lustre of metals and what you get is a kind of shiny plastic glaze.
Secondly, they inevitably chip and wear unevenly, leading to patchy tarnishing eventually.
As a result, many jewellers use a micro crystalline wax such as Renaissance Wax, or any other high quality wax polish, which gives a more professional result.

If you still wish to go the varnish route you might consider a tough spray on, such as clear polyurethane, or cellulose as used on cars. They all have different degrees of shine and texture when dry. They are also toxic to breathe and are best used wearing a mask and if possible out of doors or with good ventilation. Dennis

[taylordebs]

Thanks, I think i will go the Renaissance Wax route, cheers, most helpful

[mizgeorge]

If you want a coated finish, I've had good results with protactaclear - which is designed for car trims and seems to be exceptionally long lasting.

[taylordebs]

ta will check that out too

[taylordebs]

can i get this in uk please? can't seem to track it down. Cheers

[Wallace]

can i get this in uk please? can't seem to track it down. Cheers

There is here:

http://www.spautopia-home.co.uk/arts...e-coating-kits

and, after a little research, I think this translates as a similar product possibly???

http://www.everbritecoatings.co.uk/P...inyandNew.aspx

[mizgeorge]

I use the guys in Wallace's first link. A small bottle lasts for a very long time!

[taylordebs]

Thanks SO much, I got some of the protectaclear and it is really great to use! Cheers!!

[lambchop]

hi-
I have had good results with a lacquer called Incralac (Rylard) It is used by MoD as it will not crack or flake on exposed braaswork in harsh marine environments. I fugured if its good enough for those boys then whatever I'll use it for will be less demanding than that. Unless you are dunking your work in the North Sea for a few months at a time?