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<p>[QUOTE="verybrad, post: 4474411, member: 37"]Surprised the restor-a-finish did not at least help a bit. Might want to give it a swipe with just the mineral spirits first to remove any wax/polish. Then, try rubbing with some mineral spirits and very fine steel wool. Work in the direction of the grain of the wood. Afterwards, a coat of paste wax to restore shine and protect. </p><p><br /></p><p>Should this fail, you would need to try and re-amalgamate the finish with lacquer thinner. This will remove finish so you want to work very quickly. Wet a rag with lacquer thinner and take a quick swipe across the top in the direction of the grain. It will dry almost immediately and the haze should disappear. Be careful not to let any drip because it will ruin the finish anywhere it hits. A coat of paste wax would be in order afterwards.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="verybrad, post: 4474411, member: 37"]Surprised the restor-a-finish did not at least help a bit. Might want to give it a swipe with just the mineral spirits first to remove any wax/polish. Then, try rubbing with some mineral spirits and very fine steel wool. Work in the direction of the grain of the wood. Afterwards, a coat of paste wax to restore shine and protect. Should this fail, you would need to try and re-amalgamate the finish with lacquer thinner. This will remove finish so you want to work very quickly. Wet a rag with lacquer thinner and take a quick swipe across the top in the direction of the grain. It will dry almost immediately and the haze should disappear. Be careful not to let any drip because it will ruin the finish anywhere it hits. A coat of paste wax would be in order afterwards.[/QUOTE]
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