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These two pics are of a cedar chest I inherited from my grandmother. I accidentally set a damp towel down on it, and when I finally picked it up, this was the result. It looks like the wood became white in places!? Anyone have a suggestion or two about what I can use on it to better the finish? Thanks.

PS both pics are very similar I know, lighting is a bit different, thought what the hell, post both
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The marks are caused by the moisture. Gently applying Homax Furniture White Ring Remover should remove the marks without damaging the chest.
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I am no expert at woodworking but it did the trick to my home bar and left the finish below untouched.
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I suppose I would be the resident guy you are looking for...lol. I've been a professional Cabinet Maker/Furniture Maker for almost 50 years. Retired and currently working in a furniture restoration/re-finishing shop (SS doesn't pay well enough...lol) and my own shop ocassionally.

Depending on what the finish is... most likely high build laquer, it might go away with time but, I doubt it. You could try what Attyla suggested but, I don't think it will do much good. It might make it better but, I highly doubt it will make it like it was. Being that it's more than likely a laquer finish...and it looks like the wood is left natural and not stained, it is a relatively easy repair.

Sand the suface with 150 grit sandpaper to the bare wood. Spray 3-4 coats of laquer... scuff with 220 grit after the first two coats. Spray 1-2 more coats and you're done. Laquer must be sprayed, it can't be brushed.
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Attyla wrote: Tue May 12, 2026 3:18 am The marks are caused by the moisture. Gently applying Homax Furniture White Ring Remover should remove the marks without damaging the chest.
Easily available from Amazon

I am no expert at woodworking but it did the trick to my home bar and left the finish below untouched.
Thank you for that, I appreciate it.
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Dr Death wrote: Tue May 12, 2026 4:03 am I suppose I would be the resident guy you are looking for...lol. I've been a professional Cabinet Maker/Furniture Maker for almost 50 years. Retired and currently working in a furniture restoration/re-finishing shop (SS doesn't pay well enough...lol) and my own shop ocassionally.

Depending on what the finish is... most likely high build laquer, it might go away with time but, I doubt it. You could try what Attyla suggested but, I don't think it will do much good. It might make it better but, I highly doubt it will make it like it was. Being that it's more than likely a laquer finish...and it looks like the wood is left natural and not stained, it is a relatively easy repair.

Sand the suface with 150 grit sandpaper to the bare wood. Spray 3-4 coats of laquer... scuff with 220 grit after the first two coats. Spray 1-2 more coats and you're done. Laquer must be sprayed, it can't be brushed.
Thank you Dr. I wish I could do more carpentry and wood working but I don't have a shop. I'm pretty good with most tools but as you can see with finishes I'm a fish out of water.
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Dr Death wrote: Tue May 12, 2026 4:03 am I suppose I would be the resident guy you are looking for...lol. I've been a professional Cabinet Maker/Furniture Maker for almost 50 years. Retired and currently working in a furniture restoration/re-finishing shop (SS doesn't pay well enough...lol) and my own shop ocassionally.

Depending on what the finish is... most likely high build laquer, it might go away with time but, I doubt it. You could try what Attyla suggested but, I don't think it will do much good. It might make it better but, I highly doubt it will make it like it was. Being that it's more than likely a laquer finish...and it looks like the wood is left natural and not stained, it is a relatively easy repair.

Sand the suface with 150 grit sandpaper to the bare wood. Spray 3-4 coats of laquer... scuff with 220 grit after the first two coats. Spray 1-2 more coats and you're done. Laquer must be sprayed, it can't be brushed.
The last 25 years of my career before retiring, cabinet/furniture makers were the primary customers of the company I worked for.
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