Removing water marks from cabinet

[slav]

Hi
How to remove water marks from Maple finish speakers cabinets, should I use some kind of vax or sand and paint?
Water mark is quite big I would say 40x40mm
Thanks in advance
slav

[c2cthomas]

I haven't tried any of these methods - just to say that there are suggestions out there on the 'net. How To Remove Watermarks From Wood - The Consumerist

I hope one of these ideas work for you - let us know how things turn out......

[Conrad Hoffman]

I've had fantastic results using Howard's Furniture Refinisher and Howard's wax. The refinisher is actually a tinted finish blender and removes water marks (and dog drool marks) plus minimizes other blemishes. It's not terribly aggressive and doesn't really "refinish" anything in the true sense of the word. It comes in several tints; just choose something close. The wax is a mix of beeswax, carnauba wax and orange oil. Gives a really nice soft glow. I've had great results with this combo on all manner of hi-fi woods and for sprucing up old GR test equipment with wood enclosures. I think you can get it at Home Depot.

[WithTarragon]

Originally Posted by slav

Hi
How to remove water marks from Maple finish speakers cabinets, should I use some kind of vax or sand and paint?
Water mark is quite big I would say 40x40mm
Thanks in advance
slav

Before you go any further you must tell us what the finish on the cabinet is. Is it wax, oil, lacquer or what?

Any advice given without this information should not be taken seriously. Was the water mark left from a potted plant on top or what? Is the stain whitish or is it darker?

[slav]

Hi
It is Maple lacquered veneer , my wife spilled and left some water on the top of the speaker , which dissolved lacquer ,and there is whithish un-lacquered mark left.

[evanc]

Three things to try in this order. none are a sure thing.
Apply something oily like furniture polish and let it stand overnight. The oil may take the place of the water.
Wipe over the area with a rag dampened with denatured alcohol. You have the right amount of alcohol when you leave a slight trail behind the rag. Don't wet the rag to the degree that you leave a puddle. Don't rub hard. the alcohol will dissolve the finish and allow the water to evaporate out as the finish dries.
Last resort is to rub the spot with a mild abrasive. I have good luck with auto polish. 0000 steel wool lubricated with wax or mineral oil or furniture polish is also good. You will probably have to rub the whole surface to get an even sheen.
Good luck......Evan

[WithTarragon]

Originally Posted by slav

Hi
It is Maple lacquered veneer , my wife spilled and left some water on the top of the speaker , which dissolved lacquer ,and there is whithish un-lacquered mark left.

Well, this is a mystery. If it was just water, then the lacquer would be untouched (it is strong stuff, unless there were nicks or abrasion). Was it a "drink" with alcohol in it?

The fact that it was a whitish mark makes me think it was a wax finish on top.

You can try the mild abrasive as suggested, but don't be too aggressive.

[evanc]

as a finish ages (especially lacquer and shellac) it becomes porous and lets the water in.

[slav]

Hi
Thanks for all suggestions , I have tried auto polish , looks better but still mark is visible under certein angle.
Probably I need to try steel wool with wax .
Best Regards
Slav

[DavesNotHere]

1. Apply a small amount of non-gel toothpaste to a damp, clean, lint-free cloth.
2. Rub toothpaste over the water spot.
3. Remove film with a clean, damp cloth.
4. Dry with a clean, dry cloth.
5. Polish.

And it works on CDs too