Cabinet water damage repair

[EDD]

I just got my first cabinet (Leland Quarterback)  and it has some water damage. It looks like it was sitting in a puddle of water for quite some time. My question is should I sand it down or cut and replace that whole section?  
https://flic.kr/p/oYq3jg

[VertexGuy]

it looks like its still wet.

How bad did it swell?

[EDD]

It expanded about half an inch  from orig. size. Its dry

[EDD]

I just got sanding some of it and it looks like its gonna work out. Its not perfect but its not gonna be as noticeable as before.

[computerfixerguy]

I had the same situation. I suggest you treat the water damaged area with this:

http://www.minwax.com/wood-products/maintenance-repair/minwax-high-performance-wood-hardener

[EDD]

Will do thanks! The area is still pretty strong tho

[VertexGuy]

I just got sanding some of it and it looks like its gonna work out. Its not perfect but its not gonna be as noticeable as before.

I was gonna say..
what I woulda did?

I woulda tried to knock that extra swell down with a sander..
then I woulda bought some Loctite 2 stage epoxy and reinforced the area (glob it down and brush it around like paint)
re sand .. set up for bondo work.

If an area broke off.. cut and section a new piece in.

Then I woulda used a sealer (not primer, primer breathes too much)  and painted the bitch .

[EDD]

Cool thanks.