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How to Repair Chinese Black Lacquer
- Remove any dust or dirt from the piece by wiping it down with asoft, dry cloth.
- Color in any minor scratches or scuffs with a scratch-removermarker.
- Inspect the scratched area.
- Combine padding lacquer with the blending powder tomatch the color of the piece -- in this case, black.
Then, can lacquer furniture be repaired?
Most scratches aren't difficult to level out with freshlacquer, but you may have a problem matching the sheen ofthe area you repaired with the rest of the table. Youcan choose wax, furniture polish or spraylacquer in an aerosol can, depending on the sizes ofthe scratches.
- Mix equal parts of denatured alcohol and lacquer thinner in abasin or small bucket.
- Sand the piece lightly with fine-gauge sandpaper.
- Apply a coat of stain with a paintbrush, if desired.
- Apply a polyurethane clear top coat with a cleanpaintbrush.
Accordingly, how do you clean Chinese lacquer furniture?
Avoid chipping or scratching lacquer by movingfurniture with care and keeping surfaces clear of sharp orheavy objects. Do not use water, oil or solvents on the surface.For daily cleaning, use a soft, dry cloth. If the surface isdull or dirty, lightly polish it using a high-quality clear pastewax.
Lacquer finishes might sustain damage by the useof chemical-based wood cleaners, so water and a mild wood soap areideal. Dampen a fiber-free soft cloth with warm water and wring thecloth out until just slightly damp. Wipe in long, straight linesalong the furniture to remove dust and debris from thefinish.