You need to find out what the finish is first.  If it's truly varnish, there 
are any number of ways to get the milky discoloration out.

For the bottom the Magic Eraser stuff works well on things like this, and if 
that doesn't remove it, try WD-40 on a cloth (don't spray it directly on the 
wood!) and follow it up with some baking soda rubbed into the wood with a cloth.

Dan

On Mar 23, 2014, at 4:46 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:

> I picked up a stunning Danish mid century rosewood coffee table for a good
> price but the top is marred in places with a cloudy discoloration, probably
> a result of setting down wet objects on the surface (which has a dark
> varnished finish).  Murphy's oil soap and cleaner didn't do anything for
> these spots, but a friend recommended I try vaseline with a vinegar
> chaser.  Surprisingly, this did some good, but there are still cloudy areas
> (also some scratches, but those are near the corner and not
> objectionable).
> 
> On the under side of the table (unfinished) the PO's kids had a field
> day(s) writing with crayons and/or colored ball point pen ink.  How do I
> remove these?
> 
> IIRC someone on this list is experienced in furniture restoration (Rich?).
> Advice always appreciated.
> 
> TIA,
> 
> Andrew
> 1983 300TD
> 1985 300TD
> Both have zebrano consoles that needs a facelift
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