Removing cup ring stains from mahogany - as a start

[Wuffles]

Picked a couple of these up second hand the other day to go with the bed, which is mahogany too. They're a slightly different hue of brown and have a couple of spots that require fixing, which I think I can live with...but I'm not the boss.

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So, to stop her-indoors painting over them entirely, is there an easy way to at least get rid of the stains on the top? I'm guessing sanding the top back entirely is on the cards here, just don't know enough about finishing to manage to match it in with the rest of the cabinet.

 

[AlexThePalex]

It is easy to remove those water stains. No need to sand or refinish.

I mostly just rub them out with my hand. It can take some time though. The rubbing applies heat which makes the moisture come loose.

There are many other ways, some people suggest all kinds of home used chemicals, but I'd stay away from that because a simple rubbing can do it. YMMV.

The google search below will give you lots of possible approaches to solve this.

https://www.google.nl/search?q=Removing+cup+ring+stains&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&gws_rd=cr&ei=8UvtVfKII6X6ywPxl7u4Dw

 

[Wuffles]

Nice one Alex. I should have checked beforehand, just tend not to trust "hey try this" from people who might not know anything about wood.

So, toothpaste shifted it. Just rubbing didn't seem to do it on this particular stain - unless I wasn't rubbing long/hard enough.

Now to hide the Wife's paint brushes.

 

[downtheroad]

Our shop does touchup and repair work for the furniture industry.

The Heinrich König Co. makes very good products for touchup and repair professionals. They have an aerosol product that is designed to remove/minimize this kind of damage. It contains very strong solvents that soften the finish and allows any moisture to be removed. It must be used with good ventilation/breathing protection.

Clean the surface well of all wax and contaminants. We use naphtha for this. Let dry, then you very lightly spray the damage and allow it to work for a while, maybe 10-15 minutes to evaporate. You will probably need to repeat the application. Allow to completely dry and the finish to harden back up. You may need to topcoat with their special repair lacquer to blend the sheen.

If you are uncomfortable trying this, you may be able to find a good repair technician. We get many client referrals from interior designers, delivery/install companies, and higher-end furniture showrooms.

Note also, a good technician may be able to adjust the color by glazing/tinting to better match the bed.

Moisture and blush remover

Special repair lacquers