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Hi Eileen,

I have to retouch some areas of veneered wood paneling in my house that is finished in a matte solvent based varnish. I am having a lot of trouble finding such a product in Toronto. Any ideas? Thank you.

Andres

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Hi Andres
Sorry but I'm unclear exactly why the panelling needs retouching.
Are there areas that have been scratched down to bare wood and stick out like a sore thumb?
All thats needed is to apply some Minwax oil based stain in a color close to the panelling.
Just dip a rag in the stain and wipe it over the areas if thats the case.
This instantly hides the marks.
If you get into applying varnish of any kind over the panelling just in damaged areas you will have a mess on your hands. These areas will stick out like the sore thumb I mentioned above LOL.
Get back if needed.
Regards
Eileen (just North of Orillia)

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