Originally Posted by
Paramount1973
Don't buy the Zinsser shellac. Buy their Sealcoat product which is actually a high grade dewaxed amber/blonde shellac. It lasts a long time in the can, has improved moisture resistance, and is less likely to get sticky over time as regular shellacs have a tendency to do. I frequently use shellac in my woodworking and Sealcoat is a superior product. I don't bother making up flakes into solution anymore.
http://www.rustoleum.com/en/product-...sanding-sealer
How many handlebars would that 5 gal. bucket do?
I would imagine acrylic varnish would work too. Any sealer type product thats fast dry will seal cloth tape. Back in the day Shellac was the product used on everything from your house woodwork to canoes. I don't think it possesses anything unique other than tradition.