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I bought an oak table at an auction. It has a place on it that looks like someone has set something hot on a vinyl tablecloth. The vinyl or plastic is rather melted into the wood. How can I remove this without effecting the finish?
Hi Cheryl
Nice to hear from you.
Sorry about this but the table top will have to be refinished.
Having said that LOL, if I had the table in my shop, before I attempted refinishing I would see what happened if I used a heat gun to melt the vinyl and attempt to scrape it off.
If this was sucessful,I think there would be a huge blemish left in the finish which I would then try to reamalgamate.
And I thinK I would end up refinishing the entire top but at least I tried.
Hope this helps
Regards
Eileen
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Expertise
I can answer most questions about the repairing and refinishing of all your old furniture items (the things we call antiques). I can also give you advice on what wood items to choose and what wood items to avoid at auctions, flea markets etc. I DO NOT give appraisals on antiques as this is not my field of expertise.
Experience
I have been repairing, refinishing and of course buying old furniture for the past 30 years. On any given weekend I can be found at auction sales or flea markets searching out a good buy. I have taken several courses in this area over the years, but I find "Hands On" learning to be the best teacher. I can help you avoid the pitfalls and problems of this wonderful rewarding craft.
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