Performances of nitrocellulose lacquer and acid catalyst lacquer on giam (Hopea spp.) / Izzattie Mohd Saluji

Finishing is an important process to decorate and the process is the last of a
sequence of manufacturing actions. This study was being conducted to
determine the finishing properties of giam (Hopea spp.) by using two
different types of solvent-based lacquer which are nitrocellulose lacquer and
acid catalyst lacquer. The main objectives of this study are to determine the
finishing properties of giam by using different types of coating and to
determine the best coating system using different finishing that suitable to
be applied on giam. All the samples were being tested by using three (3)
types of systems for both lacquers which are system I (2 layers of sealers +
1 layer of topcoat), system 2 (2 layers of sealers + 2 layers of topcoats), and
system 3 (2 layers of sealers + 3 layers of topcoats). The application of all
systems is using spray gun. From this study, system 3 of acid catalyst
lacquer showed the best performances compared to others.