Graydon

Touch up sticks are available for almost every color of dye/stain possible. Take the unit to a cabinet supply company or pro grade finishing supply company and ask to see color charts. There are 2 types of sticks, one is a softer wax and one is a harder wax type stick. The softer type stick can simply be rubbed like a crayon across the scratch until it is built up, remove the excess with a plastic device and rub out the area with a clean cloth. The harder one needs to be heated and worked in but is almost the same procedure.

Also available are touch up stain like pens (think sharpie marker in wood colors) if the scratch is not deep but exposed raw wood. These need to be finished over with a compatible finish if severe.

God old shellac can be used over any finish as long as any top wax is removed. Use naphtha thinner to remove the wax and coat with shellac. The finish would need to be hand applied but is not that big a deal. It can be rubbed out with commonly available stuff (scotch brite pads or steel wool). Shellac needs to be waxed to make it safe around water.

I would hesitate doing a major refinish unless it really needs it, go for the wax sticks first. Stay away from nitrocellulose lacquer, no good around water. Pre or post cat lacquer would be pricey and you really need to spray in a clean environment as well as have proper safety equipment. Contact me via PM if you need more info.

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