How to repair scratches in oak furniture?
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I bought an oak chest of drawers yesterday, but being rather heavy handed I've somehow managed to put a 1.5" (albeit shallow) scratch on the top surface, so it's very visble and I'm rather pissed off!
Rather than call in the professionals for such a small scratch does anyone know of any method of DIY repair? The top is solid oak with what appears to be a matt laquer/varnish type finish.
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Rather than call in the professionals for such a small scratch does anyone know of any method of DIY repair? The top is solid oak with what appears to be a matt laquer/varnish type finish.
Save me from the wrath of SWMBO!
There's lots of sctratch repair stuff - I think you can get some in B+Q, Tesco etc. called "Topps Scratch Cover" made by Mr. Sheen - available in various shades.
Or try this - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RUSTINS-SCRATCH-COVER-POLISH...
Or try this - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RUSTINS-SCRATCH-COVER-POLISH...
Smith & Rodger in Elliott Street supply all the polishing kit you could probably need, however it will cost you more for the materials than I suspect a pro will charge - it's such a small job. That would not be sort of a problem to a french polisher, even if it is a two pack laquer which I'm sure it will be. They will make it just vanish. The department stores get scratches all the time and fix them so noone would ever know. Do you know anyone locally? There used to be a chap called John Black round in Argyle street who could take something like that out by winking at it.
In any case, in the grand perspective, it's all just patina - you show me a piece of old furniture which hasn't a few knocks dents and scratches - the antique boys 'distress' their stuff with chains I believe. A quick wax polish and forget it wouldn't be the end of the world - you are going to use it after all.
If you are stuck or you think you are being ripped off PM me.
In any case, in the grand perspective, it's all just patina - you show me a piece of old furniture which hasn't a few knocks dents and scratches - the antique boys 'distress' their stuff with chains I believe. A quick wax polish and forget it wouldn't be the end of the world - you are going to use it after all.
If you are stuck or you think you are being ripped off PM me.
Edited by cardigankid on Thursday 9th April 17:20
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