I clear-coated (Minwax lacquer) a table top & bristles from paintbrush got stuck & dried in lacquer. Solutions

Question

I bought this beatiful wood dining table (not sure what kind of wood) a few days ago, but the table top scratched quite easily. So I bought some Minwax clear lacquer and put a few coats on it to help protect it. I followed all the instructions, and the first coat went fine. For the second coat, I used a fresh brush, and the bristles fell out of the paint brush while I was applying and dried into the lacquer. Even if I manage to pick out the bristles, it still leaves a crack - that looks like a scratch - in the lacquer. The appearance of scratches was exactly what I was trying to prevent. I can't change the past. What is done is done. Does anyone have any solutions for a fix?

Answer 1

yup u gotta sand let it have a little roughness and try using a sponge brush thats what i believe they were made for thats whaat i use and voila no bristles goood luck itll be fine

Answer 2

There is a product called Fornbee's Furniture re finisher. It is designed to dissolve the top layer of finish and then re-smooth it onto the surface. You have to work fast or it will penetrate farther down than new layer you just put on. My suggestion would be to first carefully pick out each bristle and then just brush the refinisher in long strokes going the same way as the grain and that the brush bristle was going.
For future reference there is also a product called Old English Scratch Cover. It is a polishes that has a stain in it. Rub it into the wood in a circular motion until saturated and the scratches just seem to disappear. Be careful not to set anything on the surface for about 24 hours till it dries good because it will stain. Once dry you have a beautifully polished piece.

Answer 3

i did not realize that minwax had a lacquer product.i do not like minwax products.if it is lacquer,you can buff out the scratches when product is fully cured.i like deft products or a high quality floor finish.i pick bristles out while finish is being applied using the paint brush.unless you are a professional,lacquer is very hard to apply because it dries so fast.paint and body shops all most buff every finish using a buffer with a bonnet with a polishing compound.auto parts sell these products also.an example of a quality finish is the top of a piano.

Answer 4

Sand, first with 150 wt paper to remove the bristles and marks. Than go over with 300 to remove the sand marks. Than steal wool to get smooth. Then remove all dust and re-coat with lacquer

Answer 5

This is why professionals are using good quality nylon bristle brushes rather than china or horse hair brushes. The nylon loses bristles a lot less and they get less complaints. Try it, I think you'll be pleased.

Answer 6

Lightly sand it, then apply another coat using a very good brush. High quality brush.