u/AllTheNamesRTaken12

I have stripped this and I understand how to fix the veneer chips. But what do I do about the darker marks? From what I think this is African Mahogany, quarter-sawn and was a very dark moghany color with a lacquer finish prior (you can see an unstripped piece at the bottom of the photo). Do I bleach the wood, raise the spots with steam? I want to dye and refinish with lacquer back similar to how it was once I am done with whatever repairs are possible.

I have a singer cabinet I am trying to bring back to life. I have stripped the lacquer off and without sanding I am not seeing much stain to remove, just aged. My assumption is they only used a dark grain filler and a tinted lacquer. I do not have a spray set up. Could I potentially use kenda dye and then apply a clear satin spray lacquer and achieve a similar look? I am also having a hard time finding a oil based grain filler. Could I use a water base and seal in between?

I tried some stain and I do not like how it looks at all. It just doesn't have the depth and almost looks to cover the grain.

I have removed the lacquer that seems to have been a toner. To get back to the original color do you think a thin coat of amber shellac and Mohawk perfect brown toner would do it? Any other suggestions?

What would be the best way to fix the various scratches and scratched finish. From what I can tell some of the color is in the laquer and it is a very thin mahogany veneer.