[Chas]

Jake(s),

The toning should not be black... It is a very dark brown, the difference is noticeable. Black will create a stark mechanical look, the brown a warmer inviting friendly appearance. Dark brown OPAQUE toner can be found in Mohawk, Behlin and others.

A gloss lacquer finish can be rendered to satin by rubbing with powdered pumice and oil using a burlap pad. Same for a cabinet varnish finish...

Pre-mixed semi-gloss or flat contain a flattening agent, usually silica. The silica will settle with time and required through mixing before use and mixing during use.

Prolonged spraying of a rattle can will cause the temperature to drop in the can and the pressure. That effects the atomization and spray pattern, usually resulting in dribbles or splatters, unnoticed these dribbles can get onto the work.

Ideally but $$, is multiple cans of the same product from the same lot are used. Ain't gonna happen, so a messy alternative is a container of warm water to place the can into so the temperature can rise and pressure return. The can will have to be toweled off so not to get water on the work

Suggestion only as it is your radio.

Chas