What is the best way you can get a ring out of the top of a wooden table which was caused by the bottom of a metal can.
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Adios Pantalones said:Is the ring indented, stained, or just in the finish?
Adios Pantalones said:I have cleaned wood with TSP, but it may bleach the area a bit so that it doesn't match the rest of the table (could do the whole thing I guess).
I am a fan of letting antiques go "antique" looking, but it depends on the piece and where it is.
Jags said:Depending on the piece - you may want to rub the top down with some "old english oil". They have a light and a darker color to match the existing finish. Or lightly work it in to the discolored ring. If the finish is badly worn/aged it could prove very difficult to get that ring out without altering the worn finish.
If it is an important piece, you may want to take it to a pro (or a picture) and ask.
A pic might help here, also.
Jags said:Depending on the piece - you may want to rub the top down with some "old english oil". They have a light and a darker color to match the existing finish. Or lightly work it in to the discolored ring. If the finish is badly worn/aged it could prove very difficult to get that ring out without altering the worn finish.
If it is an important piece, you may want to take it to a pro (or a picture) and ask.
A pic might help here, also.
wannabegreener said:We used to get water stains on the buffet from the fish tank when we were kids. My mother used to get them off by using mayonaise. I know this is a different stain, but it might be worth a try. I think she kept it on there overnight. You could try a small area to see if it will lift the stain.
Adios Pantalones said:I'd get a bunch of old tools, cans etc and lay them on the table for a while. Go for broke.
firefighterjake said:Adios Pantalones said:I'd get a bunch of old tools, cans etc and lay them on the table for a while. Go for broke.
Or just find a can or candle the exact size of the ring and place it on the table in the same spot . . . voila . . . problem fixed . . . as long as no one moves the can, candle, vase, etc.
Adios Pantalones said:Nice! I have fixed "check engine" lights with a 1" piece of electrical tape, too
zapny said:What is the best way you can get a ring out of the top of a wooden table which was caused by the bottom of a metal can.
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zapny said:Adios Pantalones said:Nice! I have fixed "check engine" lights with a 1" piece of electrical tape, too
Take the positive cable off the battery for thirty minutes then hook it back up and it does the trick.
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