Which is best, oil-based enamel or lacquer?

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I want to paint my kitchen cabinets white. Presently they are oak veneer with a polyurethane finish. I am getting conflicting opinions from different painters as to the type of paint to use. One recommends oil-based enamel and two others want to use lacquer. Can someone give me the pros and cons of each?

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  1. Oil base paint is a better choice. If you plan on painting the cabinets yourself you will have to use paint, lacquer is spray only (no brushing).

    Lacquer
    * The pigmented lacquer dries very fast but cheap lacquer can be easily damaged by water.
    * Cheap lacquer is a soft finish, easily scratched.
    * Can dissolve the existing finish causing bubbling.
    * Very strong solvent smell, lots of VOC's.
    * Spray only, no brushing.

    Oil Base Paint
    * Oil base paint will cure to a hard finish that can take more abuse. Takes 30 days for a full cure.
    * Easily damaged before a good cure. Depends on quality.
    * User friendly application.
    * Oil base paint smell will last for a few days.

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