Ok. We just got a new pub table. It is stained like a cherry oak or Red Wood or something. It has a glossy coat on the top. I, like an idiot, sat a box of Christmas stuff on top of it and slid it off. Now I have like 20 really fine lined scratches all over the top. I need some good advice on what to do to fix this problem...fast! Is there something I can do other than sand it down and re finish it? Please help, my wife is very upset.
Thanks for your time and God Bless,
J
2007-01-04 01:06:54 · 4 answers · asked by J L 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The polish mentioned in the other post will likely work temporarily but will have to be reapplied frequently. I would suggest you purchase some 00 steel wool and lightly go over the scratches. If they are not deep it will completly repair the top. I know this sounds crazy but it wont destroy the top I assure you. If in doubt try it on the underneath side first. Most clear coat finishes are sanded with steal wool between coats to remove small scratches, air bubbles, and imperfections in the finish. I think you wiill be pleasantly surpirsed @ how well it works. If they are deep scratches then I would purchase a color matched scratch pencil and run it over the scratches and then polish. Good luck and I hope the wife goes easy on you. If it makes you feel any better I used 1 of our new dining room chairs in the backyard to prune a tree branch and hit the chair with the running chain on my chain saw. Yep I'm still in trouble!!!
doc
2007-01-06 18:58:38 · answer #1 · answered by Doc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
superficial scratches in wood furniture can often be hidden by saturating the lines with a light application of shellac. Before you begin, thin out shellac with an equal amount of denatured alcohol and apply with a fine artist's watercolor brush. If the scratch still shows, Michael suggests mixing watercolor or acrylic paint to match the color of the finish, applying to the afflicted area with a fine brush, and finishing with a sealing coat of shellac.
2007-01-04 01:10:47 · answer #2 · answered by mc76_62254 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT re-finish it! Get to the store and pick up some "Old English Scratch Cover for Dark Woods". Follow the instructions on the back and it should be just fine! It's super simple and FAST! If you can't get it order it on-line or call 1-800-228-4722 for the distributer. It's MADE IN USA. GOOD LUCK!!!
2007-01-04 01:45:33 · answer #3 · answered by SGT. D 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
old english is the way to go. don't refinish, and DO NOT use shellac. most furniture is finished with lacquer, not shellac. anyway, i would try pledge first, if that doesn't do it, try old english
2007-01-04 04:50:09 · answer #4 · answered by forjj 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋