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Repair of plywood on Plycraft lounge chair + ottoman  

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05/06/2008 2:39 am  

New here. I've read some of the other posts on reupholstering Herman Miller knockoffs... thank you for all the good info.
I just got a Plycraft lounge chair and ottoman and although the chair's plywood is in great shape (no scratches) the ottoman has several on the edge where it curves up. Any of you would know how I could repair it? (and are willing to share the process with me)
The edges, painted black, have some areas that are worn off and I would like to repaint/restain them. Any idea what product I should use?
Thank you for your help.


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05/06/2008 3:31 am  

A pic
of the scratches would help. If they're not deep a little wax or oil will help. Deeper ones might benefit from a hard-wax fill in the right color -- these are available, as sticks or "crayons" in a number of colors (see a professional paint store) and are applied by heating with a hot hair dryer and rubbing into the scratch, followed by paring with a knife (can be heated) or hard plastic implement, and clean-up with mineral spirits (paint thinner).
The missing black paint can be touched up with some satin black latex paint.


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NULL NULL
(@tatyanacarrollyahoo-com)
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05/06/2008 3:39 am  

I don't have a pic available...
... right now. But the chips are pretty deep. It's pretty much the top layer of the ply pealed and chipped off. I'll check out the second option you suggested. If that doesn't work... I guess I'm on the hunt for a cheap ottoman in good condition... (that is almost a joke, I guess).
Thanks for all your help.


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05/06/2008 4:51 am  

If
veneer is missing, it will take some artistry to make up the lack with wax. A re-veneering of the surface is a possibility, but this will likely cost more than a replacement panel.


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