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Expert: - 12/17/2008


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QUESTION: Food grease stain leaked through a paper plate onto solid cherry table and now there is a white hazey spot. How can I remove it?

ANSWER: Hi Denise, was it hot? It sounds like a heat mark....and is the table a modern one with a good finish?

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QUESTION: The food was a hot piece of chicken.
The table is one year old and was hand crafted with a light finish.

Answer
A white heat mark like this can be tricky to remove without damaging the finish further, if it is lacquer, there is an aerosol product called "Blush eraser", which is a blend of solvents specifically for removing blush from lacquer, which can happen when applying it too, if the humidity is high. The real problem is that often the whole surface will have to be rubbed out again after using this type of treatment, and that's not something for the novice. But the product might work, the key is to shake well, then apply a light even coat to the area in smooth overlapping strokes....enough to wet the area, but not so much that it pools....again, I hesitate to suggest you try this...it's something that an experienced finisher should really do....so calling in a pro is recommended....but here's a link to the product. I'm here, so post back if need be- regards- Greg
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=17653&cookietest=1

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Questions on Woodworking, wood finishing and refinishing of all kinds, repairing furniture and wooden objects, Architectural details, Woodturning, carving, tool usage, product usage, some chemistry as it applies to woodworking and related interests,cabinet making and furniture construction/design, etc. I have experience with all manners of colorants, finishes, paints, stains, dyes, glazes, and coatings, wood species recognition and usage,tool recommendations, blade types and recommendation,techniques and methods for many Woodworking related issues, etc.

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Fine furniture restorer and cabinet maker for over 30 years,serving high end Antique dealers, Interior designers, Collectors in the CT area. Consulting for area Painting/Decorating and Building contractors on non painting issues..(staining, wood prep.,clear finishing, floor restoration and architectural detail restoration and repair, etc.) Sold, built, serviced, setup Home, Industrial, and Commercial stationary woodworking tools for a major tool retailer in CT. for three years, sold hand and power tools , provided knowledge, parts replacement, service, and on site service, Trade show Demo, and training as well.

Publications
Published in Fine Woodworking Magazine (12/97), included on Fine Woodworkings first "Best of Fine Woodworking" CD-ROM (2002) ...("27 year compilation of expert know-how")

Education/Credentials
Art School at Silvermine Guild in Norwalk, CT., 9 year apprenticeship in a European run Cabinet and Restoration shop in CT., various classes on subjects having to do with the field. Seminars from major Tool manufacturers, Skil/Bosch, Delta, Powermatic, Ritter, Porter cable, Milwaukee, Dewalt/B&Decker, Performax.

Past/Present Clients
Many varied clients including work on Martha Stewarts' Westport, CT. show house, many fine Antique dealers and private collectors in and around Fairfield County and in Woodbury, CT. (the Antiques capital of CT.), Golden Age of Trucking Museum, Wilton Historical Society.

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