black flakes in brushing lacquer

[dtrust]

Just recently bought a quart of Minwax brushing lacquer. Clear Gloss.

There are black specks in the lacquer. Not a tremendous amount, but very noticable in the can. Looks like someone sprinkled pepper in there. This is the forst time I've ever used this for a finish.

The piece I finished with it came out OK, but I'm wondering if they are normal. I haven't had a chance to call Minwax yet to see what they say.

Figured I'd see what people had to say on here.

[AceHoleInOne]

Strange, there shouldn't be anything like that in a brushing lacquer. Does the can look ok? any rust or something under where the lid fastens to the can?

-Ace-

[dtrust]

Strange, there shouldn't be anything like that in a brushing lacquer. Does the can look ok? any rust or something under where the lid fastens to the can?

-Ace-

Nope, the can looks pristine. No rust, nothing unusual except for the black specks. I emailed Minwax, but haven't heard back from them yet.

I may just take it back to HD. The last time I was there I mentioned it to the paint guy, but he had no idea one way or the other.

[dtrust]

OK, just heard from Minwax. No, it is not supposed to have any black specks in it.

Was told that it is produced in the same plant where paint is made, so there could be some cross-contamination. When I get back home they want me to call them with the batch code so they can check to see if it's a wider problem for them.

They are sending me a new can. I thought that was pretty good of them, since I don't even have to got back to HD now to get it replaced.

Maybe I can just form a dam around my workbench top and pour the bad stuff out on it. hehehe.

[mlehikoinen]

use a paint filter to transfer it from the original can to a clean container and you should be good to go. Unless it has caused a tint to the lacquer.

[dtrust]

use a paint filter to transfer it from the original can to a clean container and you should be good to go. Unless it has caused a tint to the lacquer.

Hadn't thought of that. I'll have to give that a try. Thanks, Mike.