Identify & Prevent Contaminants (Lemon Oil)
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Painting Trim Using Lacquer Toner. FISHEYE RESOLVED!
What happens here
The root cause of the persistent 'fisheye' problem was discovered to be lemon oil, which the homeowner had previously used to clean and polish the wood trim. It is emphatically stated that lemon oil is one of the worst products to use on wood if there is any intention of clear-coating or painting it in the future, as it invariably leads to fisheye and adhesion issues. To prevent such problems in subsequent projects, the recommended cleaning method for preparing wood surfaces is simple: warm, soapy water. Dawn dish soap is specifically mentioned as a safe and effective option. This approach avoids introducing chemicals that can interfere with the lacquer's adhesion and curing process.
Goal: Understand and prevent fisheye by avoiding specific contaminants during surface preparation.
Tools and materials
- Lemon Oil
- Warm Soapy Water (e.g
- Dawn dish soap)
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