Paste Wax?
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Paste Wax?
I've noticed on a website that someone applied paste wax to the wood on the bed after it has been varnished, then buff it off and it gives a shine and protects at the same time.. Anyone ever do this and what paste wax is recommended.
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Originally Posted by imlowr2
Fred, is your wood varnished or clear coated? Does it make a difference?
Fred
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Paste Wax
Yes sir I have used it and it works just fine. The one I use is Min Wax, reason being is I tried the Marine Varnish or Urethane, which ever, and had nothing but problems with it.
I am not saying its not a good product, bet my truck got the morning sun, and it lifted it real bad. To the point where the Oak bed turned black from lack of protection.
I stripped it down, was talking to a friend of mine who is into wood working, and he suggested the following.
Boiled Linseed Oil, mixed with Varsol, at a 2 to 1 mix, the Varsol being the 1 part. Paint it on liberally, allow it to dry, then do the second coat with the Linseed Oil straight up, allow this to dry. Finally use the Min Wax, about 2 coats or 3, with a buffing by hand between drying time which is about 10 minutes. This gives a nice shine and this draws the grain in the oak to a show piece. Try it on a piece of Oak first before doing the entire bed and see the results. I'm sure you will be pleased.
Back to the Marine Varnish, the under side of the bed where it was also done, remained beautifull where there was no sun. The 53 that I now have, has a Tonneau cover on it so the Sun doesen't bother it, but I still use the Min Wax paste wax on it.
I am not saying its not a good product, bet my truck got the morning sun, and it lifted it real bad. To the point where the Oak bed turned black from lack of protection.
I stripped it down, was talking to a friend of mine who is into wood working, and he suggested the following.
Boiled Linseed Oil, mixed with Varsol, at a 2 to 1 mix, the Varsol being the 1 part. Paint it on liberally, allow it to dry, then do the second coat with the Linseed Oil straight up, allow this to dry. Finally use the Min Wax, about 2 coats or 3, with a buffing by hand between drying time which is about 10 minutes. This gives a nice shine and this draws the grain in the oak to a show piece. Try it on a piece of Oak first before doing the entire bed and see the results. I'm sure you will be pleased.
Back to the Marine Varnish, the under side of the bed where it was also done, remained beautifull where there was no sun. The 53 that I now have, has a Tonneau cover on it so the Sun doesen't bother it, but I still use the Min Wax paste wax on it.
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The original Johnson's Paste Wax is still around, it's nearly pure wax (carnauba) and looks good on any finished wood. Not meant for exterior use, but shouldn't hurt, just won't last I would guess.
