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narki · **Posted: 02-11-2008 , 12:35 PM** #2

I know this may sound disgusting but it actually works. Assuming the wooden part is varnished or sealed in some way and the marks are in the varnish you can remove them. You will need to get your hands on some cigarette ash ( that's the disgusting part ) and mix it with a small drop of vegetable oil, ( only a drop if you put too much in, it wont work ) get a cloth and dab it in the mixture and rub the scorch mark with it, in a circular motion. It may take a little time but you will see it start to remove it almost straight away. When the mark is completely gone, wipe the residue off with a damp cloth and then polish it.

I read this in a furniture restoration book years ago and have used it on numerous occasions and it always works.

	Posted: 02-11-2008 , 12:35 PM #2
narki Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 83	scorch marks I know this may sound disgusting but it actually works. Assuming the wooden part is varnished or sealed in some way and the marks are in the varnish you can remove them. You will need to get your hands on some cigarette ash ( that's the disgusting part ) and mix it with a small drop of vegetable oil, ( only a drop if you put too much in, it wont work ) get a cloth and dab it in the mixture and rub the scorch mark with it, in a circular motion. It may take a little time but you will see it start to remove it almost straight away. When the mark is completely gone, wipe the residue off with a damp cloth and then polish it. I read this in a furniture restoration book years ago and have used it on numerous occasions and it always works.