Horolacq Blue Lacquer – 60ml

Description

Horolacq Blue Lacquer is a blue-tinted shellac lacquer designed to give steel clock hands and other suitable metal components a traditional blued appearance. It provides a quick and practical alternative when conventional heat bluing would be difficult or unsuitable.

Particularly useful for clock and horological restoration, Horolacq Blue Lacquer can help restore the appearance of steel hands and other small metal components where a blue finish is required.

Traditional heat bluing requires controlled heating of the metal. This Blue Lacquer provides a simpler alternative when heat bluing would be difficult to carry out or would not be suitable for the component.

• How to use Horolacq Blue Lacquer
• What can Horolacq Blue Lacquer be used for?
• Frequently Asked Questions

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How to use Horolacq Blue Lacquer

Before applying Horolacq Blue Lacquer, make sure the metal surface is clean, dry and free from grease, dirt and residues. The surface should be prepared to the desired condition before applying the lacquer.

Apply the blue lacquer carefully using a suitable clean brush, working towards an even coating. For small clock hands and components, take care to avoid excessive application and allow the coating to dry thoroughly before handling.

For restoration work, always test the product on a spare or inconspicuous piece where possible before treating an original or valuable component.

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What can Horolacq Blue Lacquer be used for?

Horolacq Blue Lacquer is particularly useful for clock and horological restoration, especially where steel components need to be given a blue finish without using heat.

Typical applications include:

• Steel clock hands
• Horological components
• Small metal restoration components
• Other suitable metal parts where a blue finish is required

It is particularly useful when conventional heat bluing would be difficult to carry out.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Horolacq Blue Lacquer used for?

This Lacquer is used to give steel clock hands and other suitable metal components a blue or blued-steel appearance. It is particularly useful for clock restoration.

Can Horolacq Blue Lacquer be used on clock hands?

Yes. Steel clock hands are one of the main applications for this Lacquer.

Is Horolacq Blue Lacquer an alternative to heat bluing?

It provides an alternative when traditional heat bluing would be difficult or unsuitable for the component. Instead of heating the metal, the blue-tinted shellac lacquer is applied as a coating.

How is this Lacquer applied?

It is applied as a lacquer coating to a clean, prepared metal surface. For small restoration components such as clock hands, apply carefully to achieve an even finish.

What sizes are available?

This is supplied in a 60ml bottle.