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Old 22nd Jul 2020, 3:15 pm   #8
stevehertz
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Default Re: Restoring a teak finish cabinet.

No photos for reference so I can't be specific, but I've done a lot of cabinet refurbs and depending on the job I use:

* Topps scratch cover polish for basic scratches.
* Wax melted over the dings then shaved off using a very sharp chisel. You can buy wax sticks it in a wide variety of wood shades.
* Plastic wood for even bigger dings, but it's not so easy to use as wax.

Before any filling, clean the area using IPA on a small paint brush to help adhesion.

The photos show a teak corner piece off a vintage Pioneer hifi receiver. I wax filled the dings, shaved off the excess and then applied a coat of medium scratch cover polish.
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