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| Marc Jan 14, 2005 14:40:58 | water marks Hello, I have aquired a chest of drawers where the sides are whitish from rain spray that damaged the varnish. And some of the drawers have drip marks also damaged by water or alcool. I don't want to strip the varnish off. I tested with Pledge and it helped a little. What stronger product should I use to get rid of the water stains while keeping the original colour of the varnish? |
| Mark Jan 14, 2005 14:41:58 | RE: water marks NEVER USE PLEDGE. It contains silicone which will make it virtually impossible to recoat with a varnish at a later date. To remove water stains from a varnish, lacquer or shellac finish you should be use Circa 1850 Liquid Pumice Stone. It will gently polish the surface to remove the stains. Afterwards, use a good quality paste wax (such as Antiquax) to protect the finish. |
| Marc Jan 14, 2005 14:44:06 | RE: water marks Thank you Mark. In case I can't find the Circa 1850 Liquid Pumice Stone, (I don't recall seeing it at the Rona Hardware store,) would the Circa 1850 Lemon Oil be ok? Or the Circa 1850 Antique oil? |
| Mark Jan 14, 2005 14:44:33 | RE: water marks No. Circa 1850 Lemon Oil is a polish - as such a temporary solution. It will clean off any existing polish and dirt, at the same time giving a high shine. However, the Lemon Oil will eventually evaporate and take you back to square one. Circa 1850 Antique Oil will hide scratches in an existing finish and over coat with a new finish. The water mark that you have is IN your finish. As such, it must be removed prior to adding any other finish or polish. The Liquid Pumice is the easiest option, and most of the Rona Hardware stores in the Toronto area carry the product (let me know if you are in another region and we will find you a supplier). The alternative is to use Circa 1850 Furniture Refinisher to completely melt and reconstitute the existing finish. This job is quite a bit more labour intensive but will renew the entire piece of furniture. |
| olivio Jan 14, 2005 14:45:06 | RE: water marks I note in the message board a reference to both Circa 1850 Lemon Oil and Circa 1850 Antique Oil. I have some solid wood furniture and a dry house. The furniture builder suggested I use lemon oil to treat the wood to avoid any cracking as some pieces are showing some minor cracks. Is Antique Oil ok as well for moisturizin, as the top finish has some minor scratches, and I note you state Antique oil hides scratches. Also, who sells these products in the Toronto Area. Thanks |
| Mark Jan 14, 2005 14:45:26 | RE: water marks Lemon Oil is a moisturizing oil that must be reapplied every so often. Antique Oil is an oil/varnish blend that provides a finish. Once applied, you will not have to recoat unless the finish gets damaged. You can apply Lemon Oil over Antique Oil once the finish is completely cured. You cannon apply Antique Oil over Lemon Oil or any other polish or wax. These products are available at many fine independent paint and hardware stores, as well as Rona, Home Hardware and Home Depot. |