Traditional Wax over EEE

[mat]

Is there a place for putting a layer of traditional wax (Ubeaut) over a layer of EEE?

[Jim Carroll]

Mat EEE is a finisher not a finish , You are able to put most any finish over the top of EEE as long as you have worked it properly and cleaned of any excess.

[Gumby]

I'm wondering why you'd bother ? EEE is a polish which will bring up a brilliant shine. Wax is more of a sheen.
Why would you polish it, then dull it down again? Why not just use the wax in the first place? Then again, I don't pretend to be an expert on this and am happy to be corrected.

[zenwood]

I'm very confused about EEE. It has a microscopic abrasive in it, which is supposed to work like a 12,000 grit, as well as a wax (?), and is supposed to be buffed with a swansdown mop. I'm with Gumby, why do anything over the top of all that?

[mat]

thanks for your thoughts. I am not looking at EEE as a base finish. I am thinking of a scenario where you might use a poly finish and then use EEE.

Should that be the end of it or is an additional coating of traditional wax worthwhile.

I guess I am thinking of a parrallel with a cut and polish of car duco and then you may follow this with a normal wax/polish.

[Gumby]

thanks for your thoughts. I am not looking at EEE as a base finish. I am thinking of a scenario where you might use a poly finish and then use EEE.

Should that be the end of it or is an additional coating of traditional wax worthwhile.

I guess I am thinking of a parrallel with a cut and polish of car duco and then you may follow this with a normal wax/polish.

Ok , that's a bit clearer. The same answer would apply though. Ubeaut Trad Wax is a finish in itself and looks great on raw timber. The EEE will bring up poly like a mirror finish so you definitely don't put the wax over that as you do on a car for instance.

I'd strongly suggest you order Neil's Polisher's Handbook and read up on all sorts of different finishes. It will answer most of your questions. It';s a matter of trial and error as well, to see what you prefer as a finish. Just remember what the item is going to be used for before deciding. Poly etc is great where there will be hard wear and water like a bench top. A small jewellery box looks great just using wax or try shellac and EEE for a high gloss finish.

I'd buy a bit of everything and have a play. (Neil, please send my commission as usual )