alkemyst Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 I inherited some Chorus II and the risers got a bit beat up during the move Nothing horrible but one side of each has a couple chips, a couple banged corners and some minor scratches to the cabinets. The worst blemish is some water raised the grain on the top of one, but I will probably put something on it and try to forget about it :). Outside of the Rustoleum #7777 recommendations for fully refinishing, will plain old sharpie work OK or will it be too black? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Will work...yes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 2 minutes ago, alkemyst said: will plain old sharpie work OK or will it be too black? I've tried the black Sharpie and it really stuck out. Black shoe polish (liquid with foam applicator tip) worked much better for me. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alkemyst Posted December 30, 2019 Author Share Posted December 30, 2019 Thanks, the sharpie was what I was worried about as in my experience it's a very glossy and dark solution and the Chorus II looks more satin and a lighter shade of black. For the polish, TasDom, this is standard polish and not edge dressing right? I had considered edge dressing as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 1 minute ago, alkemyst said: Thanks, the sharpie was what I was worried about as in my experience it's a very glossy and dark solution and the Chorus II looks more satin and a lighter shade of black. For the polish, TasDom, this is standard polish and not edge dressing right? I had considered edge dressing as well... Yeah, just standard black shoe polish. I'm sure the shade of black varies by mfg. so some trial and error may be necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alkemyst Posted December 30, 2019 Author Share Posted December 30, 2019 Anyone try this: https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Blend-Lacquer-Sheen-Satin/dp/B06Y2BQVCB #35-40 satin sheen black lacquer from Mohawk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moray james Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 many black felt pens are actually very dark purple and this will show up when looking at it from an angle. Even different sheen black touch-up can stand out as obvious. Test out any touch--up product on the bottom of your cabinet first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWL Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Black sharpie is a big no-no.Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMcD Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Black nail polish. But do test in an inconspicuous spot on the box. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glens Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 46 minutes ago, moray james said: many black felt pens are actually very dark purple and this will show up when looking at it from an angle. Exactly what I intended to say. I'd try shoe polish (paste, as it will also fill to a certain extent). The suggestion of nail paint might be good, too, which reminded me also of a box I've got somewhere with several little bottles of Testors model paint that may yet be good-enough after all these decades. Perhaps the best thing would be a trip to the lumber yard for a touchup/filler crayon, or two - to match both the black and the veneer finish if not also black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moray james Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 2 minutes ago, glens said: Exactly what I intended to say. I'd try shoe polish (paste, as it will also fill to a certain extent). The suggestion of nail paint might be good, too, which reminded me also of a box I've got somewhere with several little bottles of Testors model paint that may yet be good-enough after all these decades. Perhaps the best thing would be a trip to the lumber yard for a touchup/filler crayon, or two - to match both the black and the veneer finish if not also black. what ever you use it needs to match in both color and sheen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glens Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Or would that be hue and sheen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Just use a Sharpie...🐗 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff. Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Too funny, was just in the same boat. The pair I had was so far gone I had NOTHING to lose by trying the “Sharpie method”. It literally was down to bare wood on close to half of the surface. Like a picnic table after ten years of the elements. If you smudge the marker with your fingertip before it dries (yes, you will look like you were just printed at the station) it rubs away the purple. I took it a step further by applying Antique Oil and rubbing it off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff. Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Oh, another nifty thing about the risers is you can unscrew them and turn the more damaged areas to the back or side less visible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 4 hours ago, alkemyst said: the risers got a bit beat up If it is just the risers, I would take them off ... 4 screws; takes a minute ... and just use a spray can to repaint. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max2 Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 The plant previously used Red Devil black satin, but that was a few decades ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madman1 Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 I bought some gel stain for a set of black 5.2, matches perfectly but much more involved than using a sharpie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 3 hours ago, geoff. said: If you smudge the marker with your fingertip before it dries I thought only I did that, LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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