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   Gretchen_ | Jun 30, 2001 08:06pm | #1

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   Try rubbing it with mayonnaise (full fat!) first. Then there is a product called Howard's Restor-a-Finish that will remove it. It is sold in antique malls/shops and maybe now at Home Depot. It is a great product and not expensive. You might find some other surfaces around the house that could benefit from a sprucing up.

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   Danford_C._Jennings | Jul 01, 2001 12:49am | #2

   *Stan,What type of varnish was used, oil or poly? Do you know for a fact that the finish is actually varnish? How long has the ring been there and is it an alcohol ring or water ring? In other words there is more information needed to approach this accurately. The June issue (No. 149, pg. 60)of "Fine WoodWorking" has an article by Jeff Jewitt specific to properly fixing just such damage. If you can't find a copy of it, please provide more information so that the appropriate solution can be given.Dano

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   Gretchen_ | Jul 02, 2001 05:26pm | #3

   *I think the mayo worked. Sometimes things can be real simple particularly if the damage is recent. I also think for the day to day person with a white ring will not know what the finish is let alone whether it is poly varnish or non-poly (although the latter is certainly a dying product for wide use!). Glad to have the reference for the Jewitt article for future reference.

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   Danford_C._Jennings | Jul 02, 2001 06:41pm | #4

   *Gretchen,Yes, I know for a fact that it did. I received an e-mail from Stan stating so. My "reply" congratulating him on his success and suggestion that he thank you publicly was bounced back. Good call.Dano