Old English Scratch Cover.

I have used Old English scratch cover over the years and found it helpful, but have a question?

I have been asked to handle the scratches on the church pews and someone are concerned that if I use such on the backs of the pews that it will rub off on clothing. I have found that following the directions, WIPE ON, WIPE WITH SOFT CLEAN CLOTH SO AS TO REMOVE EXCESS AND BUFF that it won't be a problem.

I welcome any and all comments.

Thanks for hearing me out.


Dale
Indy

 

What manufacturer, do directions suggest any problem. I usually don't use scratch pens for such repairs, but most are a colored wax mixture, which could be softened by body heat. For the kind of patch you describe, I would be inclined to cover the scratch fix with some poly or shellac to match the finish.

 

I have never actually used Scratch Cover but I have sold many many bottles and have never had a customer tell me it rubbed off or there was any transfer problems with it.I suspect once it dries you're fine.It is a very popular product and if it tended to stain clothing I don't think this would be the case.BTW it comes in light and dark so choose properly for the result you're looking for.

 

i would just try it & test it. pick a spot, use the scratch cover, buff & whatnot, then take a white cloth & rub it over the area. did any come off? if not, you're good to go on the rest of the pews. but if so, go to a Plan B, whatever that is.

 

Thanks, I did just that, TESTED on a piece of oak that had a lacquer finished that was scratched. It had been stained DARK so I used the Old English for DARK woods, and after applying like the instructions say, I then took a clean cloth and wiped the excess off. That was last evening, so this morning I took a pure white cloth and rubbed on same, and NOTHING CAME OFF.

With that completed I am set to GO with the product. The church has in the past used LEMON OIL, and I have always felt such is to be used on OILED wood, not wood that has a hard finish like LACQUER, or VARNISH. It is my opinion that applying LEMON oil to a glossy surface will do NOTHING, and when you polish such you will remove ALL you just put on. I don't see how Lemon oil would stick to a glossy surface. Any comments on LEMON oil are most welcomed?

Thanks so much for all the help,


Dale