--Previous Message-- : If the water marks are dark, they are in the : wood and the finish must be removed to : solve this problem. If the water marks are : light or white, they are in the finish and : this can be solved with Wood Elixir. On a : shellac finish, Wood Elixir alone will : remove the marks and seal the finish. On a : lacquer finish, even the toughest stains : can be removed with Wood Elixir applied : with 0000 steel wool. I don't know what : other products you have tried but, I have : never found one that works regardless of : their claims. Without telling how, I can : assure you that Wood Elixir works.... or : your purchase price will be refunded. :