Check the time between coats listed on the can. Lacquer usually dries
to the touch in a 2-5 minutes, depending on tempature and humidity.
Enamel takes much longer. So if the time to recoat is anything over 10
minutes you've got enamel.
Chris Mottram wrote:
> Is there a way to determine if off the shelf spray
> paint is lacquer or not if it does not say on the
> front of the can. I see lots of "enamel" lots of
> "unspecified" and only a little lacquer at the
> hardware store. I guess I'm asking, what the heck is
> it, if it is doesn't say enamel or lacquer on the
> label?
>
> Thanks,
> Chris
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