Using Different Brands of Vinyl Sealer and Topcoat lacquer

[Quickstep192]

I have almost a quart of Behlen Vinyl Sealer (nitro) that I got for use under their Stringed Instrument Lacquer. I’m thinking about making a switch and wondering if it would it be OK to use the Behlen Vinyl Sealer under another brand of nitro lacquer like Seagraves or Cardinal?

[Wozer]

in theory you should be OK...in "theory"...

do a test panel, let it cure, hit it with a hammer and see what happens to the finish...try scraping at it with your thumb nail, see what happens...etc.

in general it's a good idea to use products from the same manufacturer on the assumption that "they" know what works with their line.

[Ben-Had]

I used the remainder of my Behlens under Cardinal with no problems. I can't remember if it took 2 or 3 guitars to finish it up.