Applying pre-cat lacquer
Lacquer works best as a spray finish, applied to dry wood finish-sanded to at least 220 grit. High-volume, low-pressure (HVLP) spray equipment proves best for application because it greatly reduces bounce-back and overspray compared with conventional high-pressure spray guns. Nonetheless, you should wear safety goggles and a respirator suitable for organic vapors when spraying pre-cat lacquer.