I have a beautiful inlaid burl dining room table. It has a very high gloss finish. Some miscreant put a small nick (1 mm deep) in the surface, barely noticeable but, it's there.
I understand there are two types of finish for high-end tabletops, they are called piano finishes. They can be either lacquer or polyester.
How can I determine if the finish is polyester or lacquer? If it is polyester, can it be repaired by a DIYer?
Thanks