Looks like a silvery sheen in the early morning light, but that's not the
disappointment problem...
Gutted...
... although enough time was given between coats, I've had an avalanche, and not where it can be hidden beneath the scratch-plate, so time for some rethinking and out with the power sander, or maybe the blow-torch...
Yes, I know you can still see the branding-work and the outline of the maple-plugs in all those holes, but that's what I wanted... a re-purposing of something so thoroughly OTT into something so honestly basic and functional, with something interesting to wear...
Time for a fresh coffee and thoughts on a "Tequila-fin"... (
what did I just think out loud...?)