Water damage repair

[lrogers]

Hey fellows,
What is the best/recommended way to repair a water damaged (dark ring) end table top? The tank on my CPAP machine developed a very slow leak and well, you know the rest?

[cabinetman]

If the surface is clean, try laying on a smooth towel, and apply an iron on the medium setting to the towel, pressing it 4-5 seconds at a time. Sometimes they disappear on their own when all dries out. Rings in finishes is usually trapped condensation. The heated towel can draw out the moisture.

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[lrogers]

I'll give that a try! Thanks C-man!

[woodturner]

Hey fellows,
What is the best/recommended way to repair a water damaged (dark ring) end table top?

Do you know the type of wood and the type of finish? It's helpful to know both to make the best suggestions.

Look and see if the the ring is "dull" while the finish is "shiny" - that's an indication that only the surface of the finish may be affected. If you look at it with a bright light at an angle to look through the finish, does the wood appear to be discolored as well?

How long was the water sitting on the piece? How much water - a few drops or a lot of water?

[lrogers]

It appears to be an oak veneer, what's under it is anyones guess! Finish I have no idea, but would guess poly. It was a good bit of water and it sat there a pretty good time (under a small mat the machine was sitting on. The ring is dark.