I'm serving on the committee developing the education program for PACE 2006. I have proposed several topics and I'm looking for feedback, especially
1) the topic's interest--to you or to PDCA members generally
2) suggestions to improve this topic
3) suggestions for speaker(s) who could present the topic well
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Proposed Title: Clear wood finishes
Presentation Objectives: Describe the composition, application and performance characteristics of various clear wood finishes
Description: Lacquers: nitrocellulose, acrylic and catalyzed. Varnishes: alkyd, polyurethane and waterborne. Shellac. Acrylic urethane. Polyester.

Evaluating clarity, color, film build, hardness, flexibility, resistance to yellowing, etc.

Selection of application method. Adjustment of spray equipment and modifying flow characteristics with selected solvents. Recognizing and resolving finish problems: runs, sags, “orange peel,” overspray, “fish eyes,” “blushing,” drying inhibited by contaminants
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This is 1 of a series of 9
Thank you for any input.