HELP PLEASE: Waxed refurbishment...

[goldeneyedmonkey]

Hello all,

I think I'm right in saying that you're supposed to rub down waxed pine with wire wool that's got a bit of wax on it, am I right?

Thanks in advance_Dan

 

[goldeneyedmonkey]

come on folk, please let me know if this is the right thing to do!

 

[9fingers]

It depends what 'refurbishment' you are trying to do.

I suspect you have not got replies because of the lack of information in the question.

After you have done whatever 'refurbishment' you have in mind, yes the final process I would do is to apply wax with some 00000 wire wool.

Bob

 

[Paul Chapman]

I'm not sure what you meant either, Dan :? If you put wax on top of an already waxed surface, the new wax will re-activate the old wax (assuming it's the same sort of wax). Is that what you meant :? :?

Cheers :wink:

Paul

 

[goldeneyedmonkey]

Yeah apologies, that is rather a vague question . I meant how do you give it a quick re-finish/ bring it back to life, to get the surface back up to a better standard.

The actual construction of the pieces is fine, just the surface is a bit dull. I remembered doing this to pieces for my old firm and couldn't remember if it was in fact wire wool I used, and what grade.

Thanks 9Fingers and Paul for bearing with a poor description, much appreciated!


Cheers_Dan.

 

[9fingers]

Hi Dan,

You might find that there is some dirt in the current wax coating and rather than trap that under new wax, it would be better to remove that first.
A strong detergent wash might be effective to start with.

Bob

 

[Paul Chapman]

what grade.

The best grade for fine finishing is '0000'. Just don't use it on oak because the steel will react with the tanin in the wood and leave black spots - but should be OK on pine.

Cheers :wink:

Paul

 

[mack9110000]

Hi Dan,

You might find that there is some dirt in the current wax coating and rather than trap that under new wax, it would be better to remove that first.
A strong detergent wash might be effective to start with.

Bob

I always thought Turpentine and light grade steel wool was recommended for cleaning up old or dirty wax.
mack

 

[Froggy]

what grade.

The best grade for fine finishing is '0000'. Just don't use it on oak because the steel will react with the tanin in the wood and leave black spots - but should be OK on pine.

Cheers :wink:

Paul

What would you use on Oak then Paul?

 

[woodbloke]

what grade.

The best grade for fine finishing is '0000'. Just don't use it on oak because the steel will react with the tanin in the wood and leave black spots - but should be OK on pine.

Cheers :wink:

Paul

What would you use on Oak then Paul?

Grey Webrax pad from Axminster

 

[Froggy]

Ah yes... thanks Rob.

 

[goldeneyedmonkey]

Cheers Mack and 9fingers, I hadn't actually thought about literally washing the dirt off first! :lol: They're not in that bad nick, so I might just give them a quick once over with a weak solution of Turps, then get on them with 0000 grade wire wool and a smidgen of wax. Thanks for the advice.

Will it be a big problem if the wax isn't exactly the same colour/brand?
As the colour wax I'm going to be using is pretty much exactly the same colour, but I'm not sure what brand the original wax is. I can do a quick test on the underside of one of the chairs to see what it's like, but would like to know if you guys have done similar before?

Cheers_Dan.

 

[Paul Chapman]

Will it be a big problem if the wax isn't exactly the same colour/brand?

I wouldn't have thought so. The coloured wax doesn't stain the wood like a proper stain would. If it turns out too dark, you could go over it with clear wax and if too light try some darker stuff.

I've found Liberon Black Bison very good but BriWax or Chestnut are probably just as good.

Cheers :wink:

Paul