Furniture, Wood and Cabinetry Finishing - Spilled Nail Polish Remover on KitchenTable
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03-06-00, 04:42 PM
I spilled nail polish remover on my wood kitchen table. It went through the newspaper and has left three small circular spots. Any thoughts on how to fix? Thanks.
03-06-00, 11:51 PM
I moved your question to the Furniture Refinishing Forum where George may have a better answer for you than I....
George
03-07-00, 07:53 AM
Soupstar:
Acetone (the active ingredient in nail polish remover) is also one of the primary ingredients in paint and varnish remover (stripper).
If the holes are clean (no stuck newspaper) and the color hasn't been changed, you can fill these holes with an aerosole lacquer - I would suggest Deft. You'll also need some 400 and 600 grit wet/dry sandpaper.
Spray a fairly heavy coat on the holes and let dry thoroughly. Wrap 1/4 sheet of 400 paper around a smooth wooden block and sand the excess from AROUND the holes - one application won't fill them and you need to sand after each application to keep the table top level. Lubricate your sanding job with water . Stop when you've leveled off the excess and repeat the spray/sand operation until you've completely filled the hole. Your final sanding should be with 600 grit. Let the project sit overnight before proceeding further. Finish repairs sometimes settle, and you want to wait to see if this happens before going further.
When you come back, if the spot(s) are still smooth and level with the surrounding surface, use Turtle Wax Polishing Compound and Scratch Remover (1 product) to remove the abrasion marks left by sanding. Do the entire table top to get an even sheen.
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George T.
Acetone (the active ingredient in nail polish remover) is also one of the primary ingredients in paint and varnish remover (stripper).
If the holes are clean (no stuck newspaper) and the color hasn't been changed, you can fill these holes with an aerosole lacquer - I would suggest Deft. You'll also need some 400 and 600 grit wet/dry sandpaper.
Spray a fairly heavy coat on the holes and let dry thoroughly. Wrap 1/4 sheet of 400 paper around a smooth wooden block and sand the excess from AROUND the holes - one application won't fill them and you need to sand after each application to keep the table top level. Lubricate your sanding job with water . Stop when you've leveled off the excess and repeat the spray/sand operation until you've completely filled the hole. Your final sanding should be with 600 grit. Let the project sit overnight before proceeding further. Finish repairs sometimes settle, and you want to wait to see if this happens before going further.
When you come back, if the spot(s) are still smooth and level with the surrounding surface, use Turtle Wax Polishing Compound and Scratch Remover (1 product) to remove the abrasion marks left by sanding. Do the entire table top to get an even sheen.
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George T.