Satin Finishing Wax is a special blend of waxes designed to give oil-finished woods a rich luster.
It can be used as a polish for rubbing out new finishes or as a scratch-remover for worn surfaces.
It works well over both oil- and water-based finishes, including Danish Oil. We recommend a wet-sanding process followed by buffing to a soft silky sheen.
How to Apply
General Finishes Satin Wax Application Steps
Light Polishing:
- Shake container well.
- Wipe on a thin, even coat with a clean cloth.
- Let sit 10 minutes.
- Polish with a soft cloth, wiping away the excess in the direction of the wood grain.
Buffing A Topcoat To A High Gloss:
- Shake container well.
- Wipe on a thin, even coat with a clean cloth.
- Let sit 1-2 minutes.
- Buff off excess with a buffing or sanding pad (see below) in the direction of the wood grain. The higher/finer grit you use, the easier it will be to achieve a high-gloss finish.
- Buffing Tools:
- Norton Abrasives, Yellow Block
- 1000-grit, 1500-grit, 2000-grit
- Creates a high-gloss finish
- Klingspor Fusion Pads
- 2800- to 3500-grit
- Ideal for painted and gloss finishes
- Klingspor Superfine Sanding Pad
- 220-grit
- General purpose option for rubbing out topcoats and paints with a flat or satin sheen
- Merka Mirlon Pads
- Total 1500 (gray)
- Total 2500 (gold)
- Ideal for oil-based finishes or between coats of paint
Fixing A Scratch:
- Shake container well.
- Do not sand "dry-on-dry" to remove scratch marks.
- Add Satin Wax as a lubricant on the pad AND on the surface of your project, then spread smooth with a rag.
- Let sit 10 minutes.
- Polish with a soft cloth, wiping away the excess in the direction of the wood grain.