we use any one of the several "restoration" finishes wipe one, scratch and dent remover, Old English ,others,like Howards, we find it in antique shops for touching up furniture, works like a charm...sometimes a simple wipe down with 'RIG' does the trick on old wood...........we do NOT get into "refinishing" wood, we cut'em down, saw 'em up, and burn it....... 8) :roll: :wink: