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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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