How to Refinish With Beeswax Polish
Beeswax is also known as "bee sweat" as it is literally a substance secreted from the glands of a worker bee and collected from the beehive. It is used commercially to make candles, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. It is also known for creating polishing materials, particularly shoe polish, furniture polish and car wax. Polishing products containing beeswax provide a gleam and shine. The wax also acts as a protective coating due to its strong nature. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Test the polish on a small section before beginning the process of refinishing the whole surface of the item. You want to ensure you are comfortable with the techniques and materials involved and that the beeswax polish does not adversely affect the surface.
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Remove any excess dirt or dust from the surface you are working on. This includes anything stuck in cracks or joints. You may need to use something such as a paintbrush or cotton bud, as well as a cloth to do a thorough job.
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Place a light coating of the beeswax polish onto a dry, clean cloth.
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Apply the beeswax polish in even, circular motions, attempting to ensure that every part of the surface has an even coat and one area is not receiving a thicker covering than another.
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Leave the coat to dry and cure for at least a day before you attempt to get any use from the surface.
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Repeat this process at least once a month in order to retain the shine from the polish, as well as the protection from a hardy polish such as beeswax.
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