coffee stains -cherry cabinets

[Larry Harman]

A whole pot of fresh hot coffee spilled down the front of solid cherry drawers. Not discovered for an hour. (auto coffee maker mal-functioned). Now I have large "white" stains on the drawer fronts. I'm not sure of what top coat used , but guessing sprayed laquer--professional install in 1982--not by me!)
Suggestions? Help! Thanks. Larry

[donnie wood]

Look inside the cabinets and see if you can find a name of who made them, and call them for info. If there is no name take one of the drawers to a paint store and ask.

Hopes this helps

[Jim Becker]

The "white stain" (likely from both the moisture and the heat) sounds like lacquer to me, but I'm not an expert on such things...

In a "less conspicuous" place that has the finish on it, take a cotton ball/rag and dab on some DNA to see if the finish softens. If yes, think shellac. If not...do the same with lacquer thinner.