Mahogany unit with a scratch

michele16

My mum has just purchased a Mahogany sideboard but has a slight scratch. Any ideas how to get rid/cover old style?

DawnW

I don't know if you can still get it, but I have used something called (simply)scratch cover polish for this in the past. You used to be able to get it from hardware shops, but I am not sure if they still make it. Alternatively, see if Lakeland do anything that would be suitable.

maltesers_2

The traditional remedy for scratches on wood is to rub with a nut kernel walnut or brazil and polish as normal.

janb5

Hiya, if it`s new then i would ask the shop if they can send someone around to polish it up. Why should she do it when it is so new? HTH! Jan

michele16

Thak you for that. Will let my mum know.

DawnW wrote: »

I don't know if you can still get it, but I have used something called (simply)scratch cover polish for this in the past. You used to be able to get it from hardware shops, but I am not sure if they still make it. Alternatively, see if Lakeland do anything that would be suitable.

michele16

Thanks janb5 but it is veryold and she bought from a dealer.

janb5 wrote: »

Hiya, if it`s new then i would ask the shop if they can send someone around to polish it up. Why should she do it when it is so new? HTH! Jan

michele16

That sounds interesting. Will let my mum know. This should appeal to her.

maltesers wrote: »

The traditional remedy for scratches on wood is to rub with a nut kernel walnut or brazil and polish as normal.

mioliere

You can get products for furniture restoration; one of them is a stick of coloured waxy stuff that is used to fill and conceal scratches. There will be one specially for mahogany. They are very effective, not that expensive and last for ages. I have used the pine coloured one several times and it's really good. You just scrape a bit off the block and work it into the scratch with a flat non-sharp knife, like a butter knife. The stick works better if it has been kept warm in your pocket! The maker's name is Liberon and they sell loads of different products for restoring furniture. Look in your local Yellow Pages under furniture restoration or your local hardware store may sell them.Hope this helps.

wogglemaker

There used to be Teals Scratch Polish in various colours

michele16

Thank you for that. Will look into that, sounds good.

mioliere wrote: »

You can get products for furniture restoration; one of them is a stick of coloured waxy stuff that is used to fill and conceal scratches. There will be one specially for mahogany. They are very effective, not that expensive and last for ages. I have used the pine coloured one several times and it's really good. You just scrape a bit off the block and work it into the scratch with a flat non-sharp knife, like a butter knife. The stick works better if it has been kept warm in your pocket! The maker's name is Liberon and they sell loads of different products for restoring furniture. Look in your local Yellow Pages under furniture restoration or your local hardware store may sell them.Hope this helps.

Butterfly_Brain

I would use a Brazil nut and rub it in, the oils from the nut transfer to the wood and fill the scratch