Reddit mentions: The best wood scratch covers & removers

I really like [Old English](Old English Light Wood Scratch Cover, 8 oz, Multicolor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009Y6G7I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_kZ8RCbER02WCH) for covering scratches and restoring color. Make sure you get the kind for light woods unless you want to turn your furniture a dark brown.

I really like [Murphy’s Oil Soap](Murphy’s Oil Soap, 32-Ounce (Pack of 3) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J8L2WZ8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_r18RCbH1TC6AW) for cleaning grimy furniture. It’s not going to remove the finish.

The original formula will also clean leather! You dilute it in warm water and scrub. Towel off with a soft cloth, then condition with neetsfoot oil or leather conditioner. I have restored really old, dried out saddles, bridles, and boots with this method. It’s great for taking the scratches out of leather, like scratches from your cat or scuffs on shoes.

You can also rub a clear wax (or even a tinted one) on top of the clean wood to moisturize and protect it. Like if you clean too much of the dark off, you can dab a tinted wax into the crevices then rub with a soft cloth to remove the excess. Waxed furniture can be cleaned with water. The upside of wax is that if you don’t like it, you can rub it off with mineral spirits instead of having to take the entire wood finish off. You can also put a poly coat over wax. There’s a rub on poly that is easier to apply than trying to brush it on.

These are the wax sticks I tried:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073WJTNH5/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It helped a bit but is still very noticeable.

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If it helps, the scratch did create a bit of a lip on each side.

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Any suggestions are appreciated!

If you haven’t already fixed it, you could try the Zenith Tibet Almond Stick Scratch Remover https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006ZN9OS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_cCDdAbKEHWVGF

I hope the link works. You can google the name anyway if it doesn’t, they even sell it at Walmart. It’s amazing! When I was younger my brother helped me move into my apartment and put my teak dining table upside down in the bed of his truck with nothing protecting it. It got super scratched by little rocks or whatever was in his truck bed, and he gave me that Xenith Tibet almond stick to use. It made them almost disappear completely!

Try a Tibet Almond Stick(Used to be Zenith). My mom used them on everything when I was a kid. I bought one a few years ago and the still work well. There are videos on YouTube to check it out.


Tibet Almond Stick Scratch Remover Most Amazing Wooden Surface Stain Remover And Give
Perfect New Look To Wood Products https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006ZN9OS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_L8XEDbHJPBVXY

Just a heads up - you have to get rid of the referral portion of that Amazon link. Against sub rules. You can format Amazon links by typing http://amzn.com/###### where ###### is the ASIN (found in the product description). Your link should look like http://amzn.com/B073WJTNH5

Great product, though. I've used those touchup markers in the past.

I once bought some tinted Old English scratch cover polish for the cabinets at our last townhome. Basically, you rub it in to treat the wood, but it also has a bit of color to it. You can get a slightly darker color and rub it into your lighter cabinets. Clean then first. It should fill in the scratches, too. In my experience, it needed to be reapplied in a couple of months, but maybe that will work until all of your cabinets are matching. Just be sure to pick out the right color!

Thanks for the comment. I want it to be one uniform color and not be able to notice the epoxy whatsoever, though. I was thinking of getting some wood-colored markers like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073WJTNH5/

Then, match the color a little better before another coat of stain. Would that work?

You might try some Old English on it. It's normally a scratch cover, but I've seen some success with water spot. If you have a wood working store near you, they should have some. Some hardware stores will carry it. Here is the Amazon link for it -- https://www.amazon.com/English-Scratch-Cover-Dark-Woods/dp/B002YBZZJE/ref=pd_sbs_121_4?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B002YBZZJE&pd_rd_r=8NYR40D7YEV0T0EMDT8P&pd_rd_w=yrE4k&pd_rd_wg=EtESy&psc=1&refRID=8NYR40D7YEV0T0EMDT8P

There are wood markers like this that would work. I found that usually more than one marker color blends best.

https://www.amazon.com/Furniture-Repair-Kit-Wood-Markers/dp/B073WJTNH5/ref=sxin_2_ac_d_rm?ac_md=0-0-d29vZCBtYXJrZXJz-ac_d_rm&keywords=wood+markers&pd_rd_i=B073WJTNH5&pd_rd_r=ddaaa8ad-a040-4b21-a81b-7a2e9e4417d7&pd_rd_w=HTu6g&pd_rd_wg=2sJbk&pf_rd_p=404c4843-2c96-4d0d-a5fe-2b0598693e61&pf_rd_r=6BWJ8HZXZPJ3QC8BY7W0&qid=1567301480&s=gateway

Side note, something like this would probably help make your entertainment center look a bit more polished, as well as some cable management: https://smile.amazon.com/Furniture-Repair-Kit-Wood-Markers/dp/B073WJTNH5?sa-no-redirect=1

I've used something similar to this on some cherry wood before and was very pleased with the results. They're not PERFECT but you'd have to get up close to notice.

Short of stripping the piece and refinishing, I don't think you're going to get a flush repair like it never happened. I have had luck using Restor-a-Finish or Old English (look up the proper color for your piece) to color the exposed wood so that the scratch is less noticeable.

This stuff worked pretty well to draw the eye away from the smaller scuffs and scratches:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0006ZN9OS

Gorgeous! You should get a set of those furniture markers and color in those nicks, it'll look brand new. I say that because I just got a set of them and have been having so much fun tidying up all my wood furniture.

If it's truly hardwood, basically the acid possibly etched and/or damaged the finish. You can try some oil like pledge restoring oil or this https://www.amazon.com/Old-English-Scratch-Cover-Polish/dp/B0049JESL0/ref=sr_1_3_a_it

The plumber should be covering the expenses though.

They make crayons for this, should be in the paint section of your local bigbox. Won't be perfect, but will look better than it does now.

https://www.amazon.com/Furniture-Scratch-crayon-14-Color-Suitable-Utensils-Dualshine/dp/B078MT5Z3Z?keywords=furniture+crayons&qid=1540634485&sr=8-2-spons&ref=sr_1_2_sspa&psc=1

I like to mix a little Old English in with the Murphy’s, or even just straight OE on a rag and rub that in. Might be a little dark for this floor though so maybe check it someplace discreet first.


Edit: here’s one for light woods. https://www.amazon.com/Old-English-Scratch-Bottle-Polish/dp/B0009Y6G7I

That doesn't look that bad/noticeable to me, but if you're bothered you can pick up some light old English scratch cover at home depot or similar store. It will make the scratch blend in with the rest of the wood a bit better.

Edit to add link: https://www.amazon.com/Old-English-Scratch-Cover-Light/dp/B00D18PUW6?ref_=bl_dp_s_mw_3037369011

https://www.amazon.com/Furniture-Repair-Kit-Wood-Markers/dp/B073WJTNH5/ref=pd_aw_fbt_79_img_3/144-2581927-8156301?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B073WJTNH5&pd_rd_r=8978aceb-0cae-406a-b1cd-3c285e2b4aef&pd_rd_w=OrcmB&pd_rd_wg=CmJBX&pf_rd_p=3ecc74bd-d08f-44bd-96f3-d0c2b89f563a&pf_rd_r=4WRMPY5DDAV2JSD35WV2&psc=1&refRID=4WRMPY5DDAV2JSD35WV2

There's an obscure product called Tibetan almond stick. This will take out the small scratches at the end.



For the deeper part you'll have to get some artists markers from an art store to match the color.


https://www.amazon.com/Tibet-Almond-Stick-Scratch-Remover/dp/B0006ZN9OS

Try “white-ring remover” I kid you not!

https://www.amazon.com/English-Scratch-Cover-Polish-Light/dp/B0009Y6G7I

Buy your own stick-o-almond!

I don't know what is in it but it works... https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.amazon.com/Tibet-Almond-Stick-Scratch-Remover-x/dp/B0006ZN9OS&ved=2ahUKEwje4sKj0aDgAhUMeKwKHZpiCLcQFjACegQIDRAO&usg=AOvVaw1urS5begkYnT6EDiyZzRne

use https://www.amazon.com/NADAMOO-Furniture-Marker-Repair-Scratch/dp/B07JJ1DLGG directly, I think it would be less noticeable than sanding & painting

https://imgur.com/a/VAsnkoW

I have duraseal medium-brown stain on my floors. We used the markers below, but I know other companies carrier their brand specific/special markers that work too.

I actually use the oak color on my floors, wait 5 seconds and wipe away with a rag after. I found the walnut (which is similar to medium-brown) is too dark for the scratches. I plan on using some old English, I’m just terrified if it doesn’t work.

Furniture Repair Markers Kit - Set Of 13 - Markers And Wax Sticks With Sharpener Kit - For Stains, Scratches, Wood Floors, Tables, Desks, Carpenters, Bedposts, Touch Ups, And Cover Ups - By Katzco https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073WJTNH5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_fLMSCbTZNQMNP

This "white ring remover" by HOMAX should work. It took off rings a lot worse than that from my solid wood table.

It's a very heavy-feeling oily cloth - just rub REALLY REALLY HARD. It might take a couple of tries, because the rings came back (but fainter) after the first round.