In a message dated 25/11/01 9:21:01 AM, jonpage@mediaone.net writes: << "The plate finish is covered with small, green blisters. I haven't delt with this in some time but I think it would be best to seal this after sanding with shellac. Any thoughts?">> Yep either shellac or your favorite clear finish well applied. If you don't get a barrier between the old remaining "green spots" they will happen in your new bronzing coats. <<"Is this caused by impurities leaching out of the cast iron? Or the plate wasn't sealed properly?">> Jon I don't think that "impurities leaching out of the cast iron" plays a big role in this type of problem. More likely it was caused by cooking grease and or some organic cleaners used to clean at the plate in the past (?) In any event...... clean it good, sand it good and seal it good before bronzing and you shouldn't have a problem. Jim Bryant (FL)
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