01-02-2019, 11:29 AM
3 coats of sanding sealer at this point. That means I have a lot of sanding to do! Then, 2 or three coats of clear. I'm not a huge fan of high gloss so I typically will use about a 40 sheen lacquer. What is typically done? Russ, I know you use gloss and then rub it out. What do you use to rub it out and how much gloss does that remove?
Another question: I find that these radios turn out fairly red. I suspect that in the stripping process, the liquefied toner is staining the wood. The toners that I used on the trim pieces are shades of brown walnut. Yet, since the wood has a red tint to start with, they end up with a red hue. Even the Walnut veneer, where I added no toner (except the top), the tint is red. I'm not opposed to that as I like the warm finish, but wondering if there is a way around this. My learning curve is still high!
Another question: I find that these radios turn out fairly red. I suspect that in the stripping process, the liquefied toner is staining the wood. The toners that I used on the trim pieces are shades of brown walnut. Yet, since the wood has a red tint to start with, they end up with a red hue. Even the Walnut veneer, where I added no toner (except the top), the tint is red. I'm not opposed to that as I like the warm finish, but wondering if there is a way around this. My learning curve is still high!
