How to remove wax finish on furniture
amfm11
7 years ago
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Comments (2)I use this technique for many of the painted pieces of furniture, candlesticks, etc. I put in my space in a local antique mall, but it can be used on stained furniture as well. Using an acrylic paint by Folk Art called 'Mushroom', I water down slightly, brush on, and wipe off~~let set a few seconds before wiping to settle into the crevices. When completely dry in these areas, use a damp cloth to remove any paint film remaining on the furniture....See More? -how to remove excess furniture polish?
Comments (4)You might consider Formbies Furniture Cleaner. I recall that I used it a long time ago on a piece of furniture. I was somewhat reluctant, because his product line is known for stripping and removing finishes, etc. But this cleaner did just that -- cleaned the wood. I'm going to look for it to try it out in an inconspicuous spot on my dining room table to remove wax due to a horrible mistake I made....See MoreBest cleaner to remove wax- 409? Naptha?
Comments (8)"I really liked the results but in a few small areas I got fish eye. I assume the mineral spirits did not remove all the wax. " Silicone contamination is the more common cause, and there is no reliable way to remove it. The most common 'fix' is to add 'fish eye eliminator' (more silicone) to the next coat of finish. Sometimes you can seal the contamination off and have a 'clean' enough surface to work on. Mineral spirits dissolves most waxes, but you need to wipe the mess off before it has a chance to evaporate. As the mineral spirits evaporate they will just leave behind anything they dissolved (possibly spreading out a problem)....See MoreRemoving excess dried tung oil, over wax...
Comments (1)Use 0000 steel wool and mineral spirits to wipe off your waxed legs. Then use mineral spirits and clean rags to wipe off the residue. Let it dry overnight to be sure it's dry....See Moreamfm11
7 years ago
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