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I seem to recall that one or more people put furniture wax on their horns. Do I recollect correctly? If so, what advantage does the confer on the horn, if any?

I have not used furniture wax, but I have used automotive wax, (on painted metal horns). I start with super fine rubbing compound to remove dead paint and stains, then finish up with the wax/polish. Makes a shiny horn. Even with horns that have a marginal finish remaining, making what's left look good takes the eye away from the flaws. Accentuate the positive, as they say.

Try to stay way from anything containing silicone. That stuff has no place around antiques, especially if you think you'll ever want to refinish the piece.

Thanks, JerryVan, I will give it a try.

JerryVan wrote: Mon Feb 13, 2023 12:37 pm Try to stay way from anything containing silicone. That stuff has no place around antiques, especially if you think you'll ever want to refinish the piece.

100%!

I use a beeswax furniture polish on metal horns.

jboger wrote: Mon Feb 13, 2023 12:52 pm Thanks, JerryVan, I will give it a try.

Try it out in a small spot first to see if you're going to like the outcome. Be very careful thin finishes as well.