Help!!! Has anyone got any tips for removing a mark left by a mug on a varnished table?? Tried a mayonaisse one, but it hasn't worked:-?
I found this....hope it helps!! Rub with metal polish in direction of the wood grain. If on DARK French polished surface a mixture of cigarette ash and a good vegetable oil rubbed on the mark will remove it completely (some take more rubbing than others). Equal parts of olive oil and salt rubbed gently over the mark with your finger, leave for about two hours then wipe away with a clean dry cloth. Rewax if necessary. (Do not use on valuable pieces as this can scratch). This is suitable for dark wood only as the oil can stain lighter woods. On light woods rubbing with an oily Brazil nut sometime works. Camphorated oil or pure turpentine and raw linseed oil (1 part of each) can also be used but all these suggestions only work on FRENCH POLISHED items. Antiques are best left to professionals.
1st of all..... thanks Mick. As helpful as ever 2nd... woohoo!!! :clap: The hot iron & cloth has worked a treat. Thanks Brassneck for the link. I wonder if Jason will notice. Just hope he doesn't read this eh?
Think yourself lucky, i'm in a good mood tonight! If you want me to be really helpful, move back up North coz we don't have varnish on tables up ere! Seriously though, hope you're well Kaz! p.s. Why don't you superglue a coaster over the mark, he'll never know :tup
I AM old enough to remember that particular advert John, unfortunately :frown: And another useful tip
Get some Ring Remover made by a company called Liberon. The label says "Removes white marks made by water and heat". I've only ever used it to remove water marks in french polished furniture and it seems to work pretty well. Good (traditional) ironmongers sell it. I got my bottle from Isaac Lord in High Wycombe (www.isaaclord.co.uk) who are local to me but it shows up in their website's search listings, so may be available by mail order.... Good luck! Neil.
I've got a good one, try not putting a cup/glass/beaker down on a varnished surface in the first place ya gormless, dozy bint. :tongue: Sheesh! :redface: Hope you're enjoying life daaaaahn saaaaaaf kaz! :biggrin:
