Oak is a timber that usually cannot be sanded to a fine finish and so the covering of oak tends to be thin and only sufficient for the immediate protection of the surface rather than any serious attempt to beautify it.
It is helpful to know what the original finish is - it could be a clear or coloured wax, oil, or varnish. It could also have been finished with French Polish
Often the wood is dyed first with a spirit dye and a clear finish over the top. In the case of a portion becoming sun-bleached the top finish will need scraping and/or sanding away and some clever work with the wood dye to make the colour uniform - or bleach the entire surface and begin again.
Once a uniform colour that matches the original has been obtained it will be necessary to reapply the surface finish.
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