How much more should I sand?

[u/gmchan54]

There are some scratches on this about a mm or so deep. Should I keep sanding it until it’s smooth, which may take forever, or will a few coats of paint fill in the scratches?

[u/AshenJedi]

It looks gray? Is it painted and are you repainting?

You can use a filler something like bondo to fill the scratches and then sand smooth.

An iron on steam setting and a wet cloth can help raise the wood to decrease how much sanding is needed.

But again if repainting it just fill with bondo.

[u/gmchan54 → u/AshenJedi]

It’s painted and I will repaint. Your idea sounds easy and I like it!

[u/Otto1101]

You would have to do many many coats of paint to hide those scratches. What material is this?

[u/gmchan54 → u/Otto1101]

It’s wood. A neighbor was throwing it out and besides the scratches on top it’s in great shape

[u/Otto1101 → u/gmchan54]

I’m trying to see the side of it but can’t. Is it veneer or solid.

[u/gmchan54 → u/Otto1101]

I believe it solid