I have a spelter antique statue with original bronze-toned finish on it. Would this wax be good for this and add more shine/depth to the piece?
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I have never used Renaissance Wax on spelter but I have used it on a lot of collector grade firearms and it works wonderfully on them. When used as directed it does increase the shine and depth of the metal parts. I believe it would work well on your statue. It works like paste shoe polish. Rub it on and then buff it with a soft rag. I have used it extensively for a long time and I am very happy with it. Mick
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Patricia, Thank you for the question. The answer is Yes it will work. The idea of the filler is to fill scratches and then you can level the repair and seal and polish to the desired shine. The wax will feel hard on the porcelain, but after you level the repair, you will be in good shape. Color is the priority, so please take your time to blend the colors to get exactly where you want to be. You can view a video on repairs on YouTube as well. Thank you - Konig
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I use this all the time on brown royal icing and fondant, and it gives a true metallic gold effect. But not sure about the chocolate candies since they will have a waxy surface. You might still want to give this a try though, Ive tried various food coloring but Americolor has given the best results.
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It`s not ment for bare wood. It reacts with the original finish and brings back the shine. It works well if and old finish is still there
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They have a waxy finish, so my best guess is that it would be similar to painting a traditional wax candle. I wonder if gilding wax would work? AMACO Rub 'n Buff Wax Metallic Finish, Gold Leaf, 0.5-Fluid Ounce
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I am not positive about a stained wax finish. What I can tell you is that I have used this polish successfully on antiques, on hand-rubbed/stained furniture made more recently and on other pieces of contemporary furniture and it worked well on all. If you have an out of the way spot, like the edge of a drawer or the back, try a sample. My guess is it will be fine. You can also contact the manufacturer at http://www.goddards.com/html/contactUs.php
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I have used Renaissance wax on over 100 collector grade firearms and I am very pleased with it. I am sure that once a year would be more than adequate for your trophy. With the firearms I am dealing with protecting both wood and metal. When the directions are followed both the wood and metal seem to look better and they are protected from heat moisture and dust.
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I agree with the other comments about sanding and filling first. I would also use the high heat porcelain touch up paint if it is for a stove. There is a porcelain filler and repair I used prior to the paint for my tub. It is made by the same company and is available on Amazon as well. Search for Sheffield Bronze Corp 1454 Porcelain Filler & Repair 1 Oz. on Amazon and you will find it.
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If you were to use this on varnished surfaces, it might tend to seat on the surface and get gummy. It is best used on open grained surfaces. It is really a form of rub on varnish that needs to penetrate the surface. I have had very good results using it on old, cracked varnished surfaces like you would have on antique pieces. Use several light coats, never try to put a thick coat down. Rub the excess off between coats after it has sit for 15 to 30 minutes. I have a boat with an open grained teak interior that I use this on and it looks great. I have built numerous pieces of furniture made from pine, teak, cherry and other woods and find that multiple coat of this (6+) provide a very attractive finish that holds up well with a single recoat every 6 months to a year instead of wax or furniture polish.
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Anything lower than 800 will probably take off a lot of material if you are prioritizing part tolerance. I used these to smooth out and polish handheld cast bronze pieces and they worked excellently. To get a very smooth and shiny finish, you'll need to go up to 1500-3000 grit and possibly use a polishing compound or jeweler's rouge to get a mirror finish.
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I would stain the wood first. Then use the wax to give it a nice smooth finish which gives an aged patina. After applying buff buff buff!
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Not personally. It's a product that should be safe for that application, however, as it is food grade. It has enough wax in it that it can be buffed out to a sheen, as well.
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I would spritz it with water and let it soften before trying to remove, the paint should be alright. As always, apply a good coat of wax after using the polishing compound.
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Yes. That's exactly what I did. I like Epillys wax & I just heated it up & poured it in. I really like it. The wax never gets too hot either.
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I have done the clay, then the rubbing compound, then the wax and it looks GREAT! My personal opinion is if I were to use polish I would use it before using the compound and wax. The best place to ask is go to Griot's Garage and ask them. Since they sell all those products they would be the experts on how to apply it. They also sell a large colored pamphlet on how to use all of the products.
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If the wood is clean, you're fine straight out of the can. If the finish looks murky, or the old wax looks dirty, you may want to remove it, first. H.F. Staples Wood Cleaner is great for this. You'll be amazed at how much grime old wax can hold. Just read and follow all directions. TreWax will give you a really nice, durable shine. It's also wonderful for floors. We've used it for years, and been really satisfied.
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I don't know. I use it to thin my chocolate. paraffin wax may make it shine.