love em jim but im a fan of gun metal like the two on the right. ive never tried shellac but ive been using lacquer wet sanded with micro mesh. your finish is fantastic. i dont even try and use CA glue for a finish anymore. i usually spray on several coats then sand to a high gloss. 

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