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   user-1119429039 | Jun 09, 2008 06:13pm | #1

   Dear MitchellR,

   I forwarded your question to Rollie Johnson, who wrote the article about the hot-rod varnish. He's puzzled by the problem you're having. Here's his reply:

   I've never experienced the finish becoming cloudy. I might hazard a guess at high humidity causing some moisture to be retained. Perhaps he is using a thinner that is somehow corrupted or a Tung oil "finish" rather than pure Tung oil (polyurethane wouldn't like Japan driers). The only problem I have ever encountered with the finish is if the coat is too heavy (drips, runs, edge accumulation, etc.) it will wrinkle. I really don't know what to tell Mitchell.

   Let me know if this helps.

   Best,
   David Heim
   Managing Editor
   FineWoodworking.Com

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   MitchellR | Jun 10, 2008 12:28am | #2

   David,Tell Rollie that I am using 100% pure tung oil. The thinner is brand new, in fact all of the of the ingredients are new. Also I am following his directions to the letter. The only difference is I am using a brand new pair of women's panty hose to apply the mix instead of a paper towel. Luck for me I have only ruined three projects using this "hot Rod" varnish instead of four. Maybe I will just go back to using polyurethane and hope that is doesn't yellow in about ten years. Mitchell