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My dining room table was scratched and my research said to try to fix this by rubbing a fresh nut into the scratch. Most guides said walnuts, but I had pecans and saw that people said to try that as well.

After a few applications rubbing the nut, the scratch was removed, however there is now a shiny spot where I rubbed the nut.

I've tried washing and polishing the table and the spot, but the shiny spot always comes back. It's not always visible in all light, but you can see it from pretty far away most of the time.

Anything I can do to take the shine our or reduce it without further damaging the table?

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isherwood
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The spot is from the oil in the nut. To avoid other damage to the surface that cleaners and cleaning actions may cause, I would use the application of time. Leave it alone and the oil will eventually dry out. Occasionally lightly wiping with a soft cloth may help reduce the time.

Edited since updater OP info:

Try a de-glossing agent such as this:

Krud Kutter

Use it very lightly and only damp on a cloth.

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In order to make the spot disappear, rub out the rest of the table top with your pecan(s) to even the sheen across the entire surface.

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