[rfeenstra]

Thank you! So far, the finish has not cracked on the re-do. I suspect that on the first time around, I didn't leave enough time between coats of lacquer. Also, I used instrument lacquer instead of regular lacquer until the final 2 coats of semi gloss. It is supposed to be more flexible. I also tried to get it closer to the original finish. Notice the slight shading near the "columns". This is what the original finish had (look at the photos of the original radio condition - post 1.) Accomplished by not masking off the front while toning the columns. Toner overspray darkens the front panel ever so slightly near the columns and the front panel along the bottom molding. Also notice on the original photo how the light colored arch is slightly toned on the inside edge near the grille filigree and the outside edge. Again, I tried to accomplish the same thing with very fine application of toner. I mixed my own toner and used the HVLP turned WAY down with no fan pattern to carefully tone those areas. I keep learning!!! Someday, maybe I'll catch up to Russ and Fred.