Restoring alcohol damaged finish on oak table


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Old 08-13-09, 02:49 PM
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Restoring alcohol damaged finish on oak table

Is there any way to restore the luster to a finish dulled by alcohol (specifically 94 proof gin-don't ask). The plastic bag with leaky cap sat on the table for 45 min before I moved it and discovered the leak. It left a hand-sized area that is now quite dull, despite a treatment with Guardsman furniture polish. The table is oak with a medium brown stain and a satin finish. The good news is it's only noticeable when the light hits it. The bad news is my wife discovered my error and is quite upset. Any way to restore the finish short of refinishing the whole table top?
 
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Old 08-13-09, 04:19 PM
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Before you get carried away with refinishing, I'd try buffing with Johnson's paste wax. (comes in a yellow can w/black letters)
 
 

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