I have often wondered the same thing, Travis, and questioned whether there was a mild solvent and technique that might soften the crazing and allow it all to be "redistributed" evenly. Have come to the conclusion that there isn't. I think it's just too much to ask. IMO, my best bet is to remove the crazed, or crinkled, finish with an acetone wipe down and refinish with as near to the original finish as possible.

I know that's not the answer you were wanting, but I'm afraid it's all I've been able to come up with, being in the same "boat" as you. Maybe someday a stockmaker will share a technique to do this, that we have never seen posted here.


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