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OrthoSean wrote:All I've used is their basic non-tinted paste wax, as I said before, it requires some extra work and a little practice to get a good even shine from it (less than others I've tried though). The results were a nice even shine on the rather dull top of my 8-35. Haven't used it on anything else yet, but I just picked up an 8-4 that will probably get a good coat with Briwax when I'm finished cleaning it all up.

Sean

Hi Sean,

Thanks for the advice on the wax. I picked up a can of the clear Briwax last night. From what I was reading online, the trick is light pressure when buffing... I ended up putting on four coats of wax. The finish is similar to what you would find with shellac. Overall, I'm pleased with the results.

-Kevin

Glad it worked! By far a better route than altering the finish.

novkev24 wrote:

OrthoSean wrote:All I've used is their basic non-tinted paste wax, as I said before, it requires some extra work and a little practice to get a good even shine from it (less than others I've tried though). The results were a nice even shine on the rather dull top of my 8-35. Haven't used it on anything else yet, but I just picked up an 8-4 that will probably get a good coat with Briwax when I'm finished cleaning it all up.

Sean

Hi Sean,

Thanks for the advice on the wax. I picked up a can of the clear Briwax last night. From what I was reading online, the trick is light pressure when buffing... I ended up putting on four coats of wax. The finish is similar to what you would find with shellac. Overall, I'm pleased with the results.

-Kevin

Do you have any before and after photos that you could post? Thanks.

schallplatte wrote:

novkev24 wrote:

OrthoSean wrote:All I've used is their basic non-tinted paste wax, as I said before, it requires some extra work and a little practice to get a good even shine from it (less than others I've tried though). The results were a nice even shine on the rather dull top of my 8-35. Haven't used it on anything else yet, but I just picked up an 8-4 that will probably get a good coat with Briwax when I'm finished cleaning it all up.

Sean

Hi Sean,

Thanks for the advice on the wax. I picked up a can of the clear Briwax last night. From what I was reading online, the trick is light pressure when buffing... I ended up putting on four coats of wax. The finish is similar to what you would find with shellac. Overall, I'm pleased with the results.

-Kevin

Do you have any before and after photos that you could post? Thanks.

I don't yet, but will take some.

I have had good results with Briwax Antique Brown wax polish on an Oak HMV cabinet, although this did still have it's original finish intact, if a little tired.

Before applying the Briwax, I touched in any nicks and scratches with a suitable wood stain, and when dry I rubbed in a liquid scratch cover polish over the entire exterior of the cabinet. This was then left for several days to penetrate before buffing off and Briwaxing.