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   Rich14 | Sep 06, 2008 11:37pm | #1

   How deep are the scratches? How thick is the veneer? There's your answer.

   Much production furniture veneer is as thin as 1/40th inch. Forget repairing that. It's just thick enough to prepare for finishing when first applied to the substrate. It's very easy to go right through it with any further sanding, especially to remove color from dyeing or staining, which could very well penetrate most, if not all the way.

   If you can't see the thickness on at least one edge of the piece somewhere, you're probably dealing with such veneer. Otherwise veneer can be much thicker and commercial batches can be 1/32, 1/24 or thicker up to 1/16", although that is rare.

   Rich

   
   

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   Edited 9/6/2008 4:37 pm ET by Rich14

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   willy | Sep 07, 2008 03:48am | #3

   The veneer is about 1/32 + --- I check some old threads and most recommended using a varnish/paint remover - - which I'll try.

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   RalphBarker | Sep 07, 2008 02:29am | #2

   How would they feel about a nice, modern black lacquer finish to hide the repairs? ;-)

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   willy | Sep 07, 2008 03:50am | #4

   Good thought Ralph but what about the legs!!! You mention "lacquer" - - how does one apply it ? by spray?

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   RalphBarker | Sep 07, 2008 08:50am | #5

   "how does one apply it ? by spray?"That would be my guess as the best method, but I'm not a finish guy. I'd ask the experts in the Finish Section here. I've seen combinations of high-gloss black lacquer and natural wood that were quite attractive, but it depends on the design, etc., not to mention the preferences of your friends, of course.