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Hi:
I have a black wood veneer coffee table with allot of tiny scratches on it. Is there any easy way to remove them without refinishing the entire table?
What would the refinishing process be?
Would it be easier to paint?
What would be the paint process be?
Thanks
Joe
Hi Joe, the table is probably lacquered, so you don't want to paint over that. Take some mineral spirits and wipe down the table. If the scratches disappear, then you could by a clear Satin lacquer aerosol and recoat the top. If the scratches don't disappear, then you could wet sand the table with some 600 grit sandpaper and then use a Black lacquer in an aerosol, followed by a clear. I would only caution you that if you're unfamiliar with this type of work, it might be wiser to call in a Pro, to at least evaluate it with you and give you an estimate.....lacquer is something that takes some experience to work with, especially when restoring an existing finish, and I wouldn't want you to ruin the top, as then it's a much bigger job. Post back if need be- Greg
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Greg Scholl
Expertise
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.
Experience
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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