Hi,<P> My Atwater Kent has develop a milky finish all over it. I did a complete restoration on it. Is there any way of clearing up the finish with out starting all over and what could I have done wrong to get this result ??<P>thanks<P>Drew<BR><P>------------------<BR>

Did your laquer blush? That's what it sounds like. Usually you can fix this by spraying a can of blush eliminator on it. A woodworking store should carry it.<P>Peter<P><P>------------------<BR><UL TYPE=SQUARE> <BR><LI> <A HREF="http://www.plasticradios.com" TARGET=_blank>http://www.plasticradios.com</A><BR><LI> <A HREF="http://airchiefradios.com" TARGET=_blank>http://airchiefradios.com</A><BR></UL>

Hi,<P> Thanks for the info. I used Shellac with a brush, 5 coats. Usually 2 days in between coats. I will see if I can locate "blush eliminator" and give it a try.<P>thanks<P>Drew<P>------------------<BR>

I believe blush eliminator would only work on a lacquer finish. I don't know enough about shellac to comment on the problem further.<P>Peter<P><P>------------------<BR><UL TYPE=SQUARE> <BR><LI> <A HREF="http://www.plasticradios.com" TARGET=_blank>http://www.plasticradios.com</A><BR><LI> <A HREF="http://airchiefradios.com" TARGET=_blank>http://airchiefradios.com</A><BR></UL>

Naw; Don't believe I'd use blush elim on shellac. GRATE GNUS! I prefer 3M or Skotch finishing pads but 0000 stell wool will work too - just rub it out and continue. You applied shellac under conditions of high humidity. Don't do that again. Just rub it out. It's only on the surface. <P>------------------<BR>Da Duffer