G'day all

Hi,

I'm from UK. Don't know much about woodwork!

I have a new(ish) light oak coffee table with a wax finish that I spilt nail varnish on (yup, that was not a good move :(( )

Have sanded back the affected area and applied some light wood polish which initally looked OK but now the affected areas are the wrong colour; tried re-sanding and using a basic wax to fill the grain: still the wrong colour: can't get that lovely honey colour to match the rest of the table.

Any ideas???

All help most gratefully received as am gutted, can't keep hiding the blemishes under coasters!!

:B

Cheers

Foxydoc

G'day foxy doc and welcome to our fountain of knowledge.:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

You have a real problem on your hands. My guess is that the reaction beyween the wax and the nail varnish has created an indelible stain that has soaked into the timber.:doh::doh::doh:

Try posting in the finishing and restoration forums. You will probably get more help there.

Hi,

thanks for your reply, not sure it has cheered me up much :C !!

Actually, it's not just where the nail varnish went, it's anywhere I sanded. I'm gonna try cleaning it with white spirit (as per advice from local DIY store) , then sanding, then I have bought some light oak wood dye to try to restore the colour.

Will let you know how I get on, keep your fingers crossed for me!!

Cheers

Foxydoc

Welcome to the forum. There is a wealth of knowledge here. I am sure someone might have done something like that in the past.