Thread: Parker teak veneer sideboard and table restoration advice

Hi All

My name's Dan and I am newbie to restoration -I am looking at restoring a teak veneer 70s Parker table and sideboard that my folks have handed-down to me. There is quite a bit of water damage and some chips (including a large fragment of veneer that has come off the side of the sideboard, but which we still have).

I was going to start on the sideboard and see how I go given I could probably put a runner over the top and live with it if I don't do a very good job

The process for restoration that I've found seems to be most consistently suggested, and which I am going to try (but would very much appreciate feedback on!) is:
1) Rub down the piece with methylated spirit using 0000 steel wool
2) Use some oxalic acid cleaner to try and lift the water stains
3) Lightly hand-sand the surface with 180, then 240, then 320
4) Apply danish oil

I have read that chips can be filled by melting a wax crayon into the defect - I'd love to know if anyone has had any experience trying this, and how it turned out/how difficult it was.

I was also wondering whether there were any suggestions on what coatings may offer further protection against future water-stains (apart from using coasters of course!)

Anyway, thank you all for welcoming me to your community! I am looking forward to learning a new skill, and appreciate any help or advice you have

Cheers - Dan