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1. 
   SteveSchoene | May 05, 2012 10:38pm | #1

   Wax isn't going to fix things beyond a very short term cosmetic fix at best,   I'd clean the table well--soap and water then naphtha.  That will give you a better idea of what all is needed.  i'd also test to see what the finsh actually (most likely lacquer if this was made in a factory). 

   Have the scratches penetrated to bare wood, or are these mostly just deep depressions that didn't actually cut the finish top coat?  You should be able to fill scratches with tinted shellac or lacquer, then scrape or sand level, and finish with a clear coat of shellac or lacquer so you can buff to an even sheen over the entire top. 

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   Westchester | May 06, 2012 04:33pm | #2

   Table Top

   Fairly deep scratches can only be removed with a complete strip, sand, and refinish.   If you just want to color over the scratches there are some ways to do it without refinishing. 

   SA

3. 
   roc | May 06, 2012 07:48pm | #3

   Ha, ha, ha. That's it huh ?

     >If you just want to color over the scratches there are some ways to do it without refinishing. <

   . . . but . . .

   ((we aren't going to tell you about those)).

   I guess.

    

    :   )

   or

    You could . . .

   . . . play it up . . .

   WOW !  This piece is well on it's way to being an "antique" (it is 40 years old after all).

   Look at alll that "character" in the "patina" in the top.

   We don't want to destroy the "value" of the piece by changing the "original" finish.

   Rub on some "special" "lemonOil" to "feed the wood" and viola !  Happy campers.

   :   )

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   Westchester | May 07, 2012 07:23am | #4

   Technique

   Are you grouchie today roc ? 

   It's better if the poster asks a direct question.  Aren't you the one who always says - " I explain in extreme detail and the poster never responds"   Na dude - na dude - *&))(&^%%  not me !

   I'm not holding back - I just want to try to help based on poster's direction. He'll say exactly what he wants to do - give it a chance.  Go pick on steve if you feel like a fight -   Maybe I'm better off talking to : Queenmasteroftheuniverseandbabybunnytrainer -  at least the Mrs.  has an even temperament

   SA

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   roc | May 08, 2012 02:25am | #6

   I better stay here and play devils advocate

   It would be hard to argue with Steve.  He is thorough,and patient and right and highly experienced, well balance, broad minded, well versed.

   Nah that would be a tough one.  I would just wind up saying stupid stuff like wood doesn't grow on trees and forging wood with a black smith's hammer is the best way to thickness planks.

   I think he wouldn't raise an eye brow.

4. 
   roc | May 08, 2012 01:53am | #5

   Emphasis on the quotation marks

   You know.

   It's BS

   Go into any grocery store or Ace Hardware or Dime store (do they still have those ?) and walk up and down the isles until the furniture care products are found and there on the shelf is Pledge and several other products that have silicone and other crap in it that makes the surface look "restored" with only a spray and a wipe.  And they put lemon fragrance in it.  No body knows why.

   Simple solutions for people in a hurry.  I don't mean it is a good idea.  Sounds like the owners of the table want an inexpensive solution for a basic table.

   If they learn to be OK with the surface that is on it, scratches and all then every body is happy.