You are using to much linseed oil when french polishing and I never said to use boot wax it is not good. It is okay for the irons but not the machine. Use a good car wax only after the shellac has cured for a week or so. You need a lot more french polishing. Some of the streaks look like thay are from a rough rag. Nice job on the gold touch up. Don't worry you have done no harm just cont the french polishing using less linseed oil. The last coat of shellac polish I use no linseed and this will leave a nice shine. Move quickly in a circular motion when polishing with the shellac. Your doing okay just needs a little more work. As I said before this can take some time when learning.
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