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Has anyone else tried wax over wipe on poly?
I thought it would be really nice and add a special lustre, but I find that I prefer the finish of the wipe on poly w/out the wax - to look at anyway. The smell and feel of the wax is pretty special.
Maybe this combo is not the go?
I'm guessing wax over wipe on poly is NOT the in thing then? :-
I'm always a fan of wax, it depends on the look of the individual piece and your own likes and dislikes I think.
I tend to use wipe on poly on hard wearing things - benches or dining tables - and wax on light wearing things - side tables, coffee tables, my bank account :-.
So, I have not tried wax over WOP. Don't know why it wouldn't work, but I would think you'd want the WOP to cure for a couple of weeks at least before waxing.
How many coats of each did you use?
Tex
Might depend on the use too. Wongdai didn't say what he used or where he got it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Claw Hama
I recommend the Polisher's Handbook by friend Neil.
Well, I was going to use it on my bench top, but having second thoughts now that I have used it on the base. It is uBeaut Natural Wax. Two coats of wax over two coats of WoP.
I think originally I put too much wax on, but even after I got it right I still didn't think it came up that well.
I'm wondering though if I keep using it over the years the bench will develop a nice patina?
If by bench you mean our workshop bench, then why would you want a very smooth highly polished bench top. There has to be a certain amount of friction to help hold the pieces you are working on. I would stop at the WOP now that you have used it.
I haven't started finishing the the top as yet. Any sugestions other than WOP?
Traditional finish is linseed oil. For my bench ( the thread has gone from the forum ????) I used about 4 or 5 coats of diluted WOP. Looks good, soaks in, and still has "grip".
I agree. I might mix the WoP with a bit of old linseed oil I have though to give it a bit of "flavour". :)
I've used a single (light) coat of wax over wipe on poly on a coffee table, just out of curiosity some time back. Can't say it seemed to make much difference.
Agree with BobR. IMO, finish on a workbench is there to keep other things (like glue) from sticking to the surface too easily. A couple of coats of WOP should do that. If you want your workbench to shine like a fine piece of furniture, you really should see a therapist :wink:
Tex
Well, I don't want it to shine per se, but I would have liked it to have a certain lustre.
I put some wax on a bathroom vanity I built (https://www.woodworkforums.com/showpo...73&postcount=6). I found it gave it a bit more depth, a bit more sheen (was satin WoP) and it just felt nicer to touch.