--Previous Message-- : If the area where the finish is missing is : lighter, you can do an adequate job with : an alcohol-based permanent colored marker. : If the area of missing finish is darker, : it can be touched up with paint to match : the surrounding area. A more professional : job can be done with shellac sticks but : this does require some practice. I could : not describe the techniques here but a : good book covering this subject is : "The Furniture Doctor" by G. : Grotz. :