[Ron Ramirez]

Thanks, guys - and Mike, in my experience I have found that Mohawk toners can usually hide flaws quite well...unlike stain, toning lacquer gives a very even color to the item being sprayed. Which is why, with vintage radios, toners are preferred over stain. (Also the fact that the manufacturers used toners when the radio cabinets were made.)

So...since there is no shortage of Rustoleum products in my area, I'll go somewhere today and pick up a few cans of lacquer...if all goes well, these parts should be looking as they should later today...