I am touching up a 2 year old mahogany dining table that was finished with varnish. I want a satin finish so I thought I’d follow an article in a WW mag which basically said to rub it down with 0000 steel wool dipped in wax and then clean off the excess and buff. My question is what if I used a carnauba based auto wax? I want a harder, longer lasting finish. Am I going to face unforeseen problems?
Thanks,
Shane
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Don't do it (certainly not with trying it out on something you don't care about.) Many auto waxes contain fillers and compounds that are intended for "buffing", not just sealing. Purchase some clear "Briwax" or "Butchers Brand wax", or similiar. The results are known without any risks.
Best,
Seth
Thanks Seth, will try to find those. Not too hopeful though...not many products get out here in SIngapore, thats why I am trying this auto wax. Its not on the bare wood but over an alkyd marine varnish so I thought it might work. The furniture wax I have has a beeswax base but it is soft and I am looking for a better product. Will do a trial first - thats a good idea.
Thanks,
Shane
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