Japlac

[GregDeK]

Back when I was a kid, the 5 & 10 stores sold a black enamel we used to call Japlac. I always assumed it was Japan black - like that used on old steel hardware and tools early in the century. Slapped on metal, it dried fast and left a shiny dark finish. I also assumed it was what Henry used on the Ts. Try and find the darn stuff today in this country is like looking for the proverbial needle. Google it and I get a bunch of ads from Indiamart. (seems a lot of my searches hit on Indiamart) Does anyone know of a source in this country that’s not targeted to artists and priced in $100s per gram(s)? Or did the Alphabet agencies ban this too…?

[jab35]

Greg: I’m glad you brought this up, interesting stuff. Here’s a short Wiki about the material:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan_black

Here’s a US source, but as you suggest, kinda spendy. I have no interest or association with this company.

https://www.libertyonthehudson.com/pontypool.html

There are sources in Asia, but also a lot of products with the name 'Japan Black' that are something else, urethanes, enamels, etc.

Good luck, jb

[TRDxB2]

Back when I was a kid, the 5 & 10 stores sold a black enamel we used to call Japlac. I always assumed it was Japan black - like that used on old steel hardware and tools early in the century. Slapped on metal, it dried fast and left a shiny dark finish. I also assumed it was what Henry used on the Ts. Try and find the darn stuff today in this country is like looking for the proverbial needle. Google it and I get a bunch of ads from Indiamart. (seems a lot of my searches hit on Indiamart) Does anyone know of a source in this country that’s not targeted to artists and priced in $100s per gram(s)? Or did the Alphabet agencies ban this too…?

This stuff?
From the internet The ads may be because "The word "lac" can be traced back to an insect which was so numerous in India and China that is was given the name "lac", which was the root of the word "laksha", meaning "one hundred thousand". Lac bugs contained a resin that could be used to make the shiny paint stuff called "lacquer". "

[Erik Johnson]

Not sure why you created four seperate posts.

Here is your original post and my reply:

https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=42847

[jiminbartow]

You don’t need to create a new post whenever you respond to someone. Only one post is sufficient. Just add to the original post and keep all of the answers together. Unnecessary multiple posts create confusion for you and us.