And then there was the kitchen table.....

Griffin Williford

Griffin Williford

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Hello all. I desperately need some direction to avoid a potential execution by my Girlfriend. She is kind enough to not banish me to the shed during the winter months while I work on decoys, but recently one decided to go slightly rogue.

I was letting a few bodies dry from a coat of primer on a towel on.... the kitchen table. Upon removal of the towel I have discovered that a smudge of kilz decided to bleed through.

Does anyone have a simple solution that will not require me to essentially refinish the entire table? (She may be hoping that is the end result)

Thanks in advance.
 
New girlfriend. Nothing good will come of a woman who worries about stuff like that. Sorry, but it is for your good.
 
Diamonds will please the Queen......Pearls will too.....trust me you want to think FARRRRR BEYOND just fixing the damaged table......


Steve
 
Define "smudge"? How big a smudge?
Short of gold and diamonds, you might be able to sand out the "smudge" and refinish it to match the rest of the finish. But even if you get it close she will still notice the spot and you will still have a lot of kissin ass to do.
 
I fear Todd is right. If you girlfriend is away, or doesn't notice quickly (don't count on this!) a pre-emptive furniture restoration project might distract her.
 
Nice response Sutton! You know... the fact that she doesn't hassle you about hunting or working on decoys in her area. (She does cook the food to go on that table....right?) I have a hard time, finding fault in someone for not wanting things trashed... accident or not. Now I she has other issues that is another matter...


Was this your table, her table, or a collectively owned table?
 
Thank you all for the proposed solutions! She does in fact clean, cook, not nag me about being away fishing/hunting.... hell she even gives my dog a bath upon his return from days in the field. So replacement does not seem like a logical solution!

The smudge is small, maybe 2-3"s. That being said I would prefer to not have to sand and refinish the entire surface.

I will try some of the solutions you have all been kind enough to provide and let you know how it turns out!
 
if it is really bad and you don't want to refinish it.
just put a DU sticker over the smudge

if not, sand stain and poly, and take it in the garage first!!
 
Did she already voice her displeasure, or are you picking up the signals?

Might want to just go buy a new table. "Bling" only covers up minor and major problems that WILL blow up later. That's how jewelers & divorce lawyers make their living.

As a "been there, done that" survivor, of carving and painting on the kitchen table many years ago... I also fear that Todd is correct.

I wish you all the best, and no matter the outcome it's a learning experience that you will look back on.
 
So you didn't answer "What smudge"? Little late now.


Rubbing alcohol may remove the product you messed up with. Test in an area you can't see or you may end up with another smudge.


Mark W
 
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Thank you all for the proposed solutions! She does in fact clean, cook, not nag me about being away fishing/hunting.... hell she even gives my dog a bath upon his return from days in the field. So replacement does not seem like a logical solution!

The smudge is small, maybe 2-3"s. That being said I would prefer to not have to sand and refinish the entire surface.

I will try some of the solutions you have all been kind enough to provide and let you know how it turns out!
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She gives your dog a bath because she thinks it stinks. Once she gets a ring on her finger her sense of smell will only get better.
 
What is wrong with all of you??? With proper training a woman can make a good wife! I realize alot you may be opposed to the shock collar but when she's used to it like a necklace around her neck will be fine you won't have to use the high intensity shocks to get her attention maybe just a Nick or a vibrator there
 
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What is wrong with all of you??? With proper training a woman can make a good wife! I really love you may be opposed to the shock collar but when she's used to it like a necklace around her neck will be fine you won't have to use the high intensity shocks to get her attention maybe just a Nick or a vibrator there
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Absolutely, but you have to start with the right genetics. You don't buy a greyhound and expect it to fetch ducks in the ice.
 
What is wrong with all of you??? With proper training a woman can make a good wife! I really love you may be opposed to the shock collar but when she's used to it like a necklace around her neck will be fine you won't have to use the high intensity shocks to get her attention maybe just a Nick or a vibrator there
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Phil, bet you'd get much better results with a properly applied vibrator than a shock collar. Just a thought.
 
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