can i use this wax to shine up my 40 yr. old dining room table? i have a wen electric buffer/polisher, which will make the process easier.
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It works on our 160 year old mahogany dinner table and our 20th century maple kitchen table so it should do well on a 40 year old table. I do them by hand out of respect for such old, beautiful wood. Read and follow directions and you can't go wrong.
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Yes, I did. It will darken it a little, especially in a scratch. I was unable to find a light color wax.
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Depends, this polisher uses pads and abrasives to polish by removing the surface material, oxidation and metal. I have used it to polish old brass and copper bathroom fixtures which I then coated with clear urethane to preserve the shine. If you are looking to get rid of build up without removing material from the surface this is not the answer. There are liquid products design to do that. Even a floor wax remover would work.
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It's a polish. Not a wax. Not a substitute for soap. You have to remove dirt and grime before or you could cause minor scratches. It wouldn't be the Polish fault though.
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If you want a shine with luster, always polish then wax. Wax only- you will get a shine but not the luster. you bought the tool, use it! By hand only, not near as nice. Caution, always work on it in the shade, hot surfaces make for a streaky job..Tae cre, sfink
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This is quite mild (non-abrasive) product that actually also includes bleach to clean. I would imagine it would work well on a larger surface because you don't need to use elbow grease. It is not a wax
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I use it on any of my would projects. I make furniture and accessories from reclaimed items. Any items that may be used for food i always use beeswax for the finish. It should work well on the table as long as it is a smooth surface. For a more durable surface I would suggest at least 3 coats with a good buffing in between coats. To make the buffing easier on the table surface I use an orbital buffer, the type you would use to buff a car. I have one that I use just for my furniture projects. It is a small one put out by Turtle Wax. Here is a link. http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/251425474054?lpid=82 Good luck with your project. I use it on any of my would projects. I make furniture and accessories from reclaimed items. Any items that may be used for food i always use beeswax for the finish. It should work well on the table as long as it is a smooth surface. For a more durable surface I would suggest at least 3 coats with a good buffing in between coats. To make the buffing easier on the table surface I use an orbital buffer, the type you would use to buff a car. I have one that I use just for my furniture projects. It is a small one put out by Turtle Wax. Here is a link.... » Read More I use it on any of my would projects. I make furniture and accessories from reclaimed items. Any items that may be used for food i always use beeswax for the finish. It should work well on the table as long as it is a smooth surface. For a more durable surface I would suggest at least 3 coats with a good buffing in between coats. To make the buffing easier on the table surface I use an orbital buffer, the type you would use to buff a car. I have one that I use just for my furniture projects. It is a small one put out by Turtle Wax. Here is a link. http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/251425474054?lpid=82 Good luck with your project. « Show Less
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I don't think that would be a good idea unless you put on a couple of coats of polyurethane. I am using it as a kitchen table and only put on some John Boos wax. It is very well made.
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I agree with Scottie. There are easier ways but the polish doesn't last. Take the time to use the Maas polish and you will have a long lasting shine. It also won't damage the finish.
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I don't believe that would work. The wax really does not have much color to it.
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I use it on any of my would projects. I make furniture and accessories from reclaimed items. Any items that may be used for food i always use beeswax for the finish. It should work well on the table as long as it is a smooth surface. For a more durable surface I would suggest at least 3 coats with a good buffing in between coats. To make the buffing easier on the table surface I use an orbital buffer, the type you would use to buff a car. I have one that I use just for my furniture projects. It is a small one put out by Turtle Wax. Here is a link. http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/251425474054?lpid=82 Good luck with your project.
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Yes, this product should help bring back the finish. They also sell a wax I recommend that will bring back the shine.
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If the wood is clean, you're fine straight out of the can. If the finish looks murky, or the old wax looks dirty, you may want to remove it, first. H.F. Staples Wood Cleaner is great for this. You'll be amazed at how much grime old wax can hold. Just read and follow all directions. TreWax will give you a really nice, durable shine. It's also wonderful for floors. We've used it for years, and been really satisfied.
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No. You do not need a buffer. By hand is easy! If your paint is in decent shape it will be fine. If your paint is in poor condition, take it to get professionally polished. Then stay on top of waxing it a minimum of 3 times a year. In Utah, given te drastic weather changes, I wax 6-7 times a year. But we have salt.
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You shouldn't have to heat this at all; in fact, I would never recommend it. The wax should have been the consistency of fresh shoe polish. You should never have to do more than rub an applicator across it to get a nice, smooth paste. You seem to have received old stock; notify Amazon and the seller, and see what they can do about it. This stuff is wonderful to work with and a snap to use. You just didn't get what you paid for.
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If your furniture is sticky from the polish, you are using way too much polish...just a little dab will do ya! Unfortunately, I wouldn't recommend this particular polish if you don't want sticky, as I polished the heck out of the item I used it on and it was always sticky. I ended up sanding it off. If you want a very nice wax, get the Clapham's Wax. It's natural and buffs to a nice sheen.
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Sorry I dont have that problem, but I konw that with etching you can try polish with a buffer and repeat the process at least 2 times and if it doesnt work, you might need to call a pro. I use the polish to shine my floors with a buffer and it works great