Re: Restoring a teak finish cabinet.
I second the gentle sanding and wax (possibly some linseed oil too, to give the wood a beneficial soaking), but I'd also support leaving the 'patina'. These things aren't new, and my vote would be to retain the damage if removing it would require serious renovation. That Japanese concept of Kintsugi, where pottery is repaired with golden shellac to draw attention to the repairs has always appealed to me. I understand that a vase repaired in this way costs more than a pristine one, as it demonstrates it's had a history and represents the eventfulness of life.
It certainly makes it easier to live with scratches!
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