Paste wax can be applied to wood for a number of different reasons. The wax can add a finish to wood that gives it the appearance of a fresh shine, all the time. Paste wax also protects wood from water vapor, and heat trauma. Like any material, paste wax can be applied by accident, or may need to be removed and replaced. There are a number of methods for removing paste wax from a wood surface. more »

Adding a layer of paste wax to your wood furniture can enhance the beauty of the wood finish. You can buy paste wax, but when you make your own you can control the color and consistency. Plus, it makes the refinishing process more fun. Read on to learn how to make paste wax. more »

Paste wax won't protect your furniture, but it will give it a nice sheen. If you have a shellac, varnish, lacquer or polyurethane finish on a piece of furniture and want to polish the finish to a nice gloss, apply paste wax. Since it doesn't attract dust to the surface of the wood, paste wax will keep its luster longer than commercial spray polish. Read on to learn how to apply paste wax to wood furniture. more »

The old days of paste wax are gone. Welcome to the new days of easier is better. Put the fun back into detailing your ride. more »

Beeswax wood finishes are both durable and relatively easy to apply. Store-bought beeswax finishes generally come in a paste wax form. Homemade finishes are more like the consistency of honey. Read on to learn more. more »

After applying liquid or paste wax to a vehicle, it is common to have some product find its way into the cracks and crevices created by moldings, door handles, emblems and trim. When liquid or paste wax drys on auto paint, it becomes a white and unsightly residue. It is tempting to wrap a sharp object, like a screwdriver or nail, in a towel and grind away at the cracks to remove excess wax. This will scratch the paint and does not successfully get into tiny grooves to remove wax. more »

Paste wax is used to protect and enhance wood finishes. You can also finish wood with wax. For centuries beeswax was used to finish wood until more modern finishes became available. This is the same basic idea. It works best on hard close-grained woods like maple. more »

Water is one of the most destructive elements in both houses and furniture. It is especially damaging to wood that is highly polished or has a stained finish. There are a variety of "fix-it" solutions---from ingredients found in your refrigerator, to homemade concoctions, to complete wood system refurbishment. Let's take a look at a sampling of suggestions. Start with the most benign and then try the others. Follow each method with a complete soft furniture waxing using either polish or paste wax. more »

Wear and tear really shows on wood furniture. Luckily, it's easy to hide them or even make them disappear. Cover up minor scratches using only regular paste wax. For medium scratches, furniture-patching sticks are available in many different shades to match your wood finish. You can even fix deeper scratches with some wood stain and a small paint brush. more »