[Syl]

Thanks, canerods - I hope someone else does jump in, too. I'm pretty new to using lacquers and sure don't want to screw up.

In case they do, my main questions are:

1) I've used R-A-F on a finish and all that remains are some patches where the old finish is not completely gone, but is crackled and very small patches missing. Can toning lacquer be used and blended over the R-A-F?

I have done it, it works but you should wait a good year before lacquering.

2) Will a few coats of clear lacquer (applied then sanded each time) fill in and blend the broken spots of finish?

This will require a bit of work. I have done such a repair in the past around knobs (common wear).
But I prefer using felt tip pens to mathc the color then spray a few coats of clear lacquers. First step is to feather the worn original finish. The apply the color *R-A-F*, felt tip pen, then apply a few coats only where the finish is worn. Sand between coats then apply more coats until
it levels with the "good" finish. I al,so use clear nail polish (which is nitro lacquer) to level the work area if it is small,
sand then clear lacquer. If done right the repair will be invisible.

Syl