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<p>[QUOTE="verybrad, post: 593480, member: 37"]Agree completely with Jeff. The problem with these finishes is that they use bleaches and toners that are impossible to match. Once sanded, the natural unbleached and without toning wood begins to show. You can try to completely strip and sand them to attempt a new even finish but it will not replicate the original. My experience, is that paint is the only realistic option. This is part of the reason that pristine MCM pieces command good money. </p><p><br /></p><p>The good news here is that your piece is not one that will ever command a high dollar. It just doesn't have the styling sought after by the MCM aficionados. Those that do appreciate the styling will probably like it nearly as well painted.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="verybrad, post: 593480, member: 37"]Agree completely with Jeff. The problem with these finishes is that they use bleaches and toners that are impossible to match. Once sanded, the natural unbleached and without toning wood begins to show. You can try to completely strip and sand them to attempt a new even finish but it will not replicate the original. My experience, is that paint is the only realistic option. This is part of the reason that pristine MCM pieces command good money. The good news here is that your piece is not one that will ever command a high dollar. It just doesn't have the styling sought after by the MCM aficionados. Those that do appreciate the styling will probably like it nearly as well painted.[/QUOTE]
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