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    Repair of scratch in varnish

    Finishing a bench with varnish. Accidentally scratched the finish. Would like to repair it instead of sanding and recoating. Any ideas are welcome!

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    If there's no damage below the varnish then just fill in the scratch with more varnish using an artist's brush. Add multiple coats until it's built back up level or a little above the unscratched area. This may take just as long as it did doing the original finish. When it's cured a week or two, sand it flat or use a card scraper, then add at least one coat to the entire surface that was damaged. It should look perfect.

    John

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    Thanks john

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