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Expert: - 6/9/2009


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child was helping with housework and  used Windex on the top of antique  stereo now has white film  on top can this be fixed without refinishing?

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Hi Laura
Nice to hear from you.
I have had Windex do the same thing.
I never looked at a Windex label to see whats in it but some finishes don't like it.
The Windex has caused what is called "blush".
I put a bit of tung oil on a rag and rubbed the mark right out.
It may work for you.
If tung oil is not handy, try a bit of your vegetable oil.
Here is a site that you should read before attempting any fix.
Interesting read
http://home.howstuffworks.com/how-to-remove-stains-and-discoloration-from-wooden...
Good Luck
Eileen  

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