Thread: Blotchy Lacquer

Hi! I just finished building a cabinet for a subwoofer. I have problems in finishing the cabinet. I have a bubinga veneer on the cabinet. I applied lacquer to it and I have lots of blotchy patches. The picture below show the kind of blotches I have.





The dull spots are the parts where the lacquer will not stick to. I don't know if this a fish eye problem. The place where i live does not sell fish eye eliminator. Is there any other way to solve this problem ? Should i try a coat of shellac on top of this damaged lacquer coat ?

Maybe what i have done so far may help in identifying my problem.I shall list what i have done.

1. I sanded the raw bubinga veneer with 240 grit sandpaper.
2. I put a coat of wood stain diluted with thinner.
3. Then i put a few coat of lacquer. ( This coat did not have much blotchy problem).
4. Then i sanded the fully dried lacquer coat ( abt 1 week of curing) with 360grit sandpaper. Then 600 grit.
5. After sanding i applied another coat of lacquer. This is when the blotchy spots appear. Spots where the lacquer will not stick to.


I am in desperate need of help. Any help appreciated. Thank you.