Lacquer drying too fast trapping moisture will cause the finish to blush....white. El cheap oh lacquer will cause the finish to look unclear...dull...a little frosty glass looking.....el cheap oh stain will cause the finish to look dull. I have been refinishing pianos for a number of years and pay high dollar for quality lacquer which produces quality work....that is if I know how to appy it. Retarder will prevent blushing but it will increase the gloss and decrease the hardness of the finish. On the other hand too much "fish eye" will cause the finish to turn dull and "Purple". Tommy Black Just an associate in Decatur, Ala.
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