RE: Lightest Finishes???
(1.) 2-3 coats of thinned 100% nitrate dope sanded between coats
(2.) cover with silkspan
(3.) 2-3 coats thinned nitrate dope lightly sanded between coats
(4.) 1-2 coats full strength nitrate dope
(5.) spray 1 med coat primer, sand well
(6.) spray 1 light coat primer, sand lightly
(7.) spray epoxy or urethane paint