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Thanks for the responses. I looked at the cdmcabinethardware site. They showed two Mohawk propducts - the tone finish lacquer and the ultra classic toner. Is one of these the paint and the other the clear lacquer? How may coats of each do you apply and do you sand and polish with compound after the lacquer is sprayed? Thanks, Bob

Well, I use the dye stuff when I need to cover up putty and repairs. The pigment type may be quicker but I don't have enough occasion to keep both on hand. The dye will cover any goobers with 3-4 or so good sprays. Allows a bit more control.

Sand and polish between coats makes no sense with lacquer...IF you are spraying good coats . Lacquer inherently melts the previous coat. At the end of the day the final result MUST be rubbed out or else it will look artificially shiny like a Popular Mechanics picnic table project.