How do I go about lacquering brass in a machine center setting?
— I am a research and development manager for a small brass machining center which produces fine brass hardware. I am trying to arm myself with as much information as possible about “EXACTLY” what it would take to start lacquering some of our products. I am looking for information on start up equipment necessary, processes involved, safety information, environmental considerations, and any other information anyone who has knowledge on this matter might have. I am also interested to know if there is any such thing as gold tinted lacquer. I would welcome any contact from a private individual or manufacturer of products I would need to do my own lacquering. David Rademacher — The Canning Handbook has a chapter devoted to Lacquers and Lacquering which could be a valuable reference for your project. It is a few years old, so new products may be available.
