Moved in 20 yr ago and apparently finishing in dried up. Looks beautiful still but doesn’t pop.
complete amateur just want to spend a few hours for a few days to spruce up but not mess it up. Heard of Howard’s, or bees wax, but not into sanding because of allergy etc. easy clean and then apply something to pop… and not very confident in painting with poly.
thank you for any suggestions.
I think that I have two different woods.
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How does the surface of the wood feel to the touch? If it is rough or nubby, you will have to find someone to sand it for you. If it is smooth, you could find a part to test Clear Coat, Dewaxed Shellac as a first coat. You might have to get your friend to sand it lightly again, if the Shellac raises the grain. If the Shellac looks good enough after a two or three coats, then you're done. If needed a rattle spray can of clear lacquer after the Shellac has dried could be tested. Test it all first on a part that does not show to see if it gives the desired look.
Another option would be to use the clear variety of Briwax. You could just clean them with whatever household cleaner you want and apply and wipe off excess. Buff as much as you like. Pretty simple way to spiff up old parts. As noted above, always test on a part first - like the interior of a cabinet door - before hand. Downside with all wax type products is you could not then apply a different product over it. Upside is that it is easy to reapply after a few years if needed. Good luck!
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