Cabinets, Furniture, Woodworks/Cherry dining table

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Expert: - 7/24/2011


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Dear Greg,

I am afraid that I tried to use the wrong product on my table and buffet.  I applied Rejuvenate per instructions and I now have a dull mess.  I wrote the company and they suggested using Windex Crystal clear, rub gently with a soft scrubby and allow to set 5-10 minutes to loosen the product before wiping off.  I have tried this 3 times and really afraid to work on it more in this manner. I was thinking a buffer but I need your expert advice.

Sharon

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Hi Sharon, I think these people should be out of business by now with all the problem questions I have seen with their so called "miracle product"....what a crock, and they're doing more damage than good...I tried to contact them regarding three or four other claims from people about this stuff ruining their cabinets, furniture, etc...and their answer was to use floor wax stripper to remove their product....and they were not concerned or even aware of the possible damage that that would do to the pieces...it's very possible you have ruined the finish on your table and buffet...and you will need professional refinishing which will likely cost several hundred dollars....I believe this stuff to be an Acrylic urethane type product, but they won't share the chemistry with anyone, and I believe what they're hawking is 'snake oil'......and that they're responsible for ruining a lot of furniture, cabinets and Antiques....without regard for any responsibility for doing so....and raking in tons of money from people who don't know any better...wish I had a better answer...but I would call in a Pro restorer to evaluate it with you, it's possible it could be removed, and then the pieces buffed out...but this is not a job for the novice.... and then send the bill to 'Rejuvenate'.....please keep me advised- Greg

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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.

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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