Mixing Paint

Lacquer paint seemed a bit hard to find. The local home supply store Home Depot had one item in stock. This was Deft Brushing Lacquer. I didn't know if I could blow brushing lacquer though a paint gun, and in fact the label specifically said it must not be sprayed. I found this video on YouTube that specifically addressed this.

The only non-spray can lacquer I could find at the
 local hardware store was brushing lacquer.

I followed the author's instructions as accurately as I could. I marked a glass jar with the expected level of each chemical. I measured the equivalent amount of water and then poured it into the jar. I marked each level with a Sharpie.

The jar marked up for mixing.

I dried the jar and added added the chemicals. I was not sure what acetone would to do the plastic lid so I covered the opening with aluminum foil before screwing on the lid.

The chemical mix with an aluminum barrier
to protect the plastic lid.

I mixed my dye and added a conservative amount to my spray lacquer. I didn't want to put the color on too thick as I figured it would be best to built it up in layers.

The dye mixed for addition to the lacquer.