I have a love-hate relationship with Mohawk (brand) "No Blush Plus Retarder
(MS103-0475)". It can save a project, or it can really screw things up if you spray it on to
heavy! A little dab'll do ya!
When you spray on a clear finish, sometimes it will blush. Blushing is white cloudiness due
to trapped moisture (from humidity, steam, etc). It can happen on hot and humid days in the summer
or any rainy day.
When it happens it is really frustrating!
For a long time, I had no good solution. Then, I found Mohawk (brand) "No Blush Plus Retarder
(MS103-0475)". It can be MAGIC or SUDDEN DEATH!
It removes the blushing by melting and re-flowing a finish. You need to spray on a VERY LIGHT
coat! BEWARE! If you re-flow to much you will get drips!
I ALWAYS aim it to the side of the thing I want to fix and apply it via the overspray.
It tends to make your finish dry a little more glossy. If that is a problem. Then knock down
the gloss with a 500 grit Abralon Sanding Pad and buff it to your desired gloss.
The Mohawk web site says it works on lacquer finishes. I have found it may or may not work on
other finishes. For example, it sort of works on super glue.
If you have nothing to loose then give it a try. HOWEVER, it will probably, permanently
damage water-based coatings.
BEWARE! It contains lots of nasty chemicals. USE IT OUTSIDE!
Mohawk (brand) No Blush Plus Retarder (MS103-0475)
Right now (9/9/2026) it looks like Amazon is the cheapest place you can purchase Mohawk
(brand) "No Blush Plus Retarder (MS103-0475)". $21 on 9/9/2026.
It is not cheap! Purchasing anything from Mohawk is expensive. They have a "handling charge"
on top of a "shipping charge". Err…. A $13 can of stuff ends up costing you $21 or more.
From the Mohawk Web Site: www.mohawkfinishing.com/products/aerosols/specialty/no-blush-plus-retarder/
No Blush™ Plus Retarder contains a special solvent designed to eliminate blushing (cloudiness
due to trapped moisture) in lacquer finishes.
The spray re-flows the finish and allows the trapped moisture to escape.
Ideal for removing cup rings or other moisture haziness on wood furniture, cabinets, and
moulding.
For use in well-ventilated areas.
Other Mohawk Products
Mohawk makes at least two similar products that you may see on the web.
I don't have any experience with these. I always use "Mohawk (brand) No Blush Plus
Retarder (MS103-0475)".
- No Blush™ Blender Flat www.mohawkfinishing.com/products/aerosols/specialty/no-blush-blender-flat/
No Blush™ Blender Flat contains a special solvent designed to eliminate blushing (cloudiness due to trapped moisture) in lacquer finishes on low sheen coatings or when you want to reduce the sheen.
The spray re-flows the finish and allows the trapped moisture to escape.
Ideal for removing cup rings or other moisture haziness on wood furniture, cabinets, and moulding.
For use in well-ventilated area. - Super Blush™ Retarder www.mohawkfinishing.com/products/aerosols/specialty/super-blush-retarder/
Super Blush™ Retarder is a highly effective aerosol with more active solvents designed for solving severe blushing (cloudiness due to trapped moisture).
The spray re-flows the finish and allows the trapped moisture to escape.
Ideal for removing intense moisture haziness on wood furniture, cabinets, and moulding.
For use in well-ventilated areas.
