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All furniture develops a patina of fine
scratches with use. Occasionally, an accidental nick or scratch occurs that
is beyond the definition of patina and requires touch up. While it may not
be possible to render such a scratch invisible, it's possible to make it
virtually unnoticeable.
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Touching up
Water Base Painted Surfaces (Milk Paint, Country Colors, Waterbase Wood
Stains) |
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To touch up a scratch or nick, lightly dab the area
with paint from the original
can. If too much paint is applied, wipe it off before it dries and try
again. You can use a tiny artist brush or a foam brush for a very small
imperfection. Once it dries, you may sand lightly with a 3m buffing pad.
If Water Base Topcoat was used, finish off the with a light application of
Topcoat offer the repaired area. Use water for any clean up.
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Touching up
Oil Base Surfaces (Oil base wipe on stains and topcoats, Gel stains and
top coats) |
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To touch up a scratch or nick, lightly dab the area
with stain from the original can. If too much paint is applied, wipe it
off before it dries and try again. You can use a tiny artist brush or a
foam brush for a very small imperfection. Once it dries, you may sand
lightly with a 3m buffing pad. Finish off the with a light application of Topcoat offer the repaired area. Use water for any clean up.
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Furniture Care and Maintenance |
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To
maintain the finish, Mild dish soap
is recommended for cleaning up after spills, just as you would clean
woodwork. Vinegar can also be used. If a mild abrasive is
needed, baking soda toothpaste works well when applied with a soft damp
cloth.
For
additional protection, there are many products on the market., and some
are hazardous to your furniture's health. Cleaners such as
Pledge and Murphy’s Oil Soap are not recommended
because they leave a dull residue on the finish.
Never use products containing
ammonia on water base finishes. Polishes
such orange oil work well for
routine maintenance. The following are some
tips on the different types of polishes. |
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Orange Oil
Orange Oil is by far the most popular. It can
be used on any finish and does a superb job
of removing everyday dirt and dust. It is often
compared to lemon oil - however the big difference
is that lemon oil contains mineral spirits.
Orange Oil is all natural, non-combustible and
made from real orange rinds. We love its fresh
orange scent. |
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Oil and Wax
Oil and Wax has the same citrus base as orange
oil with the addition of natural beeswax. Its
recommended use is on Danish Oil finishes that
do not employ a surface sealing finish. The
oils will penetrate into the wood while the
wax seals the surface, maintaining a beautiful,
rich luster. |
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Satin Finishing Wax
Satin Finishing Wax (natural or dark) is a
dual-purpose product. It can be used as a polish
for rubbing out new finishes or as a scratch
remover for worn surfaces. It works well over
both oil and water based finishes, including
Danish Oil. We recommend a wet sanding process
followed by buffing to a soft silky sheen. |
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Furniture Cleaner
Furniture Cleaner is our strongest heavy duty
cleaner with a mineral spirits base and is designed
for serious cleaning applications. Apply with
a 0000 grade steel wool to remove old oils,
wax and grease from any wood surface. After
the surface is clean, apply General Finish's
topcoats or Satin Wax to bring back luster. |
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