I am now using Brodak, based on the high praise from scigs30. I think I used 4 coats, my test was on a nose cone that is not part of any current build. It’s just a nice big piece of balsa that I thought would be a good test subject. As such, I was periodically applying the sealer, eventually sanding, and the applying another coat. I guess I lost track of the number of coats. I really like the way it brushes on, and seems to flow nicely, better than the Deft.
I have given the nose cone one coat of Duplicolor primer, and it looks amazing.

I have had great results with Deft Lacquer Sanding Sealer, but it’s getting hard to find. I do think it requires more coats than Brodak. I had a half-full quart can of Deft left, and it went back to my woodshop. I’ll use Brodak from this point forward for model rocketry.

I’ll be anxious to paint the test nose cone, but it’s way too cold here to do any painting.

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Lee Reep
NAR 55948

Projects: Semroc Saturn 1B, Ken Foss Designs Mini Satellite Interceptor
In the Paint Shop: Nothing! Too cold!
Launch-Ready: Farside-X, Maxi Honest John, Super Scamp