Nitrocellulose Lacquer (1 Pint, 1 Quart, or 1 Gallon)

Nitrocellulose lacquer is a fast-drying solvent-based finish supplied in pint, quart, and gallon sizes. It dries by solvent evaporation rather than by chemical cure, so successive coats bite into one another and several can be laid down in a single working day. The dried film is hard and glossy, and because later coats redissolve earlier ones it is straightforward to repair or strip.

It remains a standard finish for furniture, cabinetry, and musical instruments. The same lacquer is used as a solvent-based vehicle and binder in pigment and paint work and as a coating in pyrotechnic assembly.