Furniture, Wood and Cabinetry Finishing - Scratched Cherry wood
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01-04-01, 07:19 PM
HELP!!! I scratched the top of my cherry wood vanity, what if anything can I do to fix it?
George
01-06-01, 03:12 PM
There are scratches, and then there are SCRATCHES. If yours is enough to feel with your ginertip and the scratch does NOT go into the wood (through teh stain), then it can be fixed with a little patience and the following procedure. Here's what you'll need.
400 and 600 grit wet/dry sandpaper; an aerosol can (deft is suggested) of lacquer in the proper sheen; a sanding block; 0000 steel wool (you only need a couple of pads but you'll probably have to buy a whole sleeve - about $2.00); and a can of Turtle Wax polishing compound and Scratch Remover or other fine grit automotive abrasive.
Clean the area with dish suds and wipe completely dry. Spray a layer of lacquer over the scratch - don't worry about the overspray. Let it dry completely. Using the 400 grit paper lubricated with water, gently sand the overspray from around the scratch. Don't worry about sanding OVER the scratch, just clean up what didn't get INTO the scratch.
Repeat these steps until the scratch has been completely filled. Make the last sanding with 600 grit wet/dry paper. Use the 0000 steel wool to diminish the scratch marks. Use the Polishing compound (on the ENTIRE surface) to restore an even sheen.
You must let each coat dry completely before sanding. You must use a sanding block behind the sandpaper. You must sand gently in order to remove the overspray without gouging the finish.
Patience is the key - if you don't have some, borrow some,or turn this job over to a professional!!
400 and 600 grit wet/dry sandpaper; an aerosol can (deft is suggested) of lacquer in the proper sheen; a sanding block; 0000 steel wool (you only need a couple of pads but you'll probably have to buy a whole sleeve - about $2.00); and a can of Turtle Wax polishing compound and Scratch Remover or other fine grit automotive abrasive.
Clean the area with dish suds and wipe completely dry. Spray a layer of lacquer over the scratch - don't worry about the overspray. Let it dry completely. Using the 400 grit paper lubricated with water, gently sand the overspray from around the scratch. Don't worry about sanding OVER the scratch, just clean up what didn't get INTO the scratch.
Repeat these steps until the scratch has been completely filled. Make the last sanding with 600 grit wet/dry paper. Use the 0000 steel wool to diminish the scratch marks. Use the Polishing compound (on the ENTIRE surface) to restore an even sheen.
You must let each coat dry completely before sanding. You must use a sanding block behind the sandpaper. You must sand gently in order to remove the overspray without gouging the finish.
Patience is the key - if you don't have some, borrow some,or turn this job over to a professional!!