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Excessive dampness, dryness, heat, or cold
can damage solid wood finishes. Sunlight
can change the color or age the wood. Never
allow moisture or spills to stand, always blot
dry immediately. Solvents, alcohol, nail polish
and polish removers, as well as harsh cleaners,
should not be used on finished wood surfaces.
Minor damage to solid wood surfaces can be
repaired quickly and effectively with a bit of
hard work, some careful attention to details,
and most importantly, the right materials.
However, any wood repair or finishing job is
best left for a professionally trained individual.
NOTE:
It is important to inform the service
technician of any products used for the
care and cleaning in the event of wood
repairs.
Sanding and Sandpaper:
The following table is a general guide and
may vary with wood type. The key to sanding
is using the right sandpaper for the repair that
is needed. Always sand with the grain.
Steel Wool:
Abrasive material composed of long steel
fibers. Coarser grades are used to remove paint
and other finishes; finer grades for polishing or
smoothing a finished surface.
Nail Holes and Small Cracks:
Fill nail holes and small cracks with wood
putty or dough for unstained woods prior to any
sanding. Stained finishes require filling holes
and cracks after the stain has been applied.
Putty should match the stain closely in color.
TIP:
A little sawdust and wood glue can be
used to make putty for end grains.
Scratches and Nicks:
“Quick and simple” rarely describes repairs
to stained wood finishes; however, a few tricks
used by professional woodworkers can be tried
to repair nicks and scratches.
Fixing Scratches in Stained Woodwork:
Light scratches will often disappear when
carefully rubbed with furniture polish or paste
wax. When scratches appear lighter than the
surrounding dark-stained woodwork, it usually
means either the scratch goes through the stain
into the wood or that the varnish is flaking off.
Deeper scratches can be hidden by carefully
rubbing with a piece of oily nut meat such as
Brazil nut, black walnut or pecan. Be careful
to rub the nut meat directly into the scratch
to avoid darkening of the surrounding wood.
Color the scratch with brown coloring crayon
or liquid shoe dye (especially good on walnut).
Always test a procedure on an inconspicuous
area on the wood to ensure no damage to the
finish occurs.
Staining a Scratch with Iodine:
Mahogany -
Use new iodine.
Brown or Cherry Mahogany -
Use iodine
that has turned dark brown.
Maple -
Dilute one part iodine with one part
denatured alcohol.
Commercial scratch removers, or stick wax
to match the wood finish, can also be used.
After the scratch has been hidden, polish or
wax the entire area. Deep scratches should be
repaired and finished by a professional.
Dents:
Small dents may be repaired by using steam.
To raise a small dent, place a damp cloth over
the area and hold a medium-hot iron on it. The
steam causes the wood fibers to swell back
into place. It may be necessary to repeat this
process until the dented area is level with the
surface. Allow the area to dry.
Restoring the Clear Finish:
The finished surface on the wood is a clear
lacquer coating. The lacquer finish can be
repaired should the finish become dulled or
scratched. Scratches extending into the wood
will require wood repair by filling the damaged
area. If there is light damage, the wood can be
steamed to bring the wood surface level.
GRIT
GRADE
USE
80-120
Medium
Smoothing the surface,
removing small marks.
150-180
Fine
Final sanding prior to
finishing.
220-240
Very Fine Sanding between
coats of sealing.
280-320
Extra Fine
Removing dust spots
or marks between
finish coats.
360-600
Super Fine Removing luster or
surface blemishes.
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