Monaco DYNASTY 2006, User Manual

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DYNASTY 2006 EXTERIOR & INTERIOR CARE — SECTION 3 • 105
Steel Wool:
Abrasive material composed of long steel fi bers of varying degrees of fi neness that are matted together.
Coarser grades are used to remove paint and other fi nishes; the fi ner grades for polishing or smoothing a fi nished
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
fi nishes require fi lling 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 fi nishes; 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 that the scratch goes through
the stain into the wood or that the varnish is fl aking 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
damages to the fi nish occurs.
Staining the 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 fi nish, can also be used. After the scratch has
been hidden, polish or wax the entire area. Deep scratches should be repaired and fi nished 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 fi bers 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 fi nish:
Check the scratches carefully. If fl aking varnish is visible with dark-stained wood underneath, only the clear
fi nish may need to be restored. Rub the loose varnish with fi ne steel wool or fi ne synthetic steel wool until you
have removed the fl aking varnish and slightly roughened a small area of the fi nish surrounding the scratch. With
the tip of a rag, a small brush, or even a cotton swab, apply a thin coat of wipe-on fi nish. Apply fi nish to the
damaged area only. Several coats may be needed to hide the scratch.