Furniture Polishing Starter Kit (3x80ml)
£29.95
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"I’m not just saying it, but your waxes are superb"
- Drew Pritchard (Salvage Hunters)
"Everything you need to start polishing your furniture like a professional with the best beeswax polish"
- 'pure gold' is a clear polish for use on light coloured woods such as Ash, Beech, Maple, Light Oak and Pine
- 'rose gold' specially formulated for use on Rosewood, Teak, Light Mahogany, Cherry, and Honey Oak furniture, G-Plan, Nathan, Mcintosh and all Mid Century Teak furniture or similar coloured woods.
- 'antique gold' carefully crafted for use on dark coloured woods such as Antique Oak, Mahogany, Walnut, and Elm
- Furniture restorers recommend ultra-soft '0000'-grade oil-free wire wool that cleans the surface as it applies the wax polish
- Antique restorers recommend an open-weave 100% cotton polishing cloth for easier buffing without streaks
- Complimentary organic sunflower seeds for you to plant and grow as a special 'Thank You' to the hard-working bees
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Perfect if you have one prize piece of wooden furniture or have two or three pieces of different types of wood.
Ideal for anyone who would like to polish a single piece of furniture but may be unsure which shade to buy.
We have ensured there is enough in each tin to cover a single piece of furniture (depending on the absorption rate of the wood) such as dining table, gate-leg table, bureau, chest of drawers, or four to six dining chairs.
If you would like to try your hand at beeswax polishing using the products professional restorers use, this kit is a great starting point.
Our beeswax furniture polish is made in the UK from the highest quality natural waxes we can source and is specially formulated to bring old furniture back to life:
100% NATURAL WAXES
- The best triple-filtered beeswax, humanely harvested from local hives
- All natural waxes: Carnauba, Myrica, Japan and Berry waxes
- Blended with nothing but pure pine gum spirits of turpentine in the traditional way
- No white (mineral) spirits, No toluene, No aggressive petrochemical solvents and definitely NO SILICONE
IMPROVED UV PROTECTION
Our commitment to preserving the natural beauty of your wooden furniture has led us to improve our beeswax polish formula by incorporating a UV absorber. This addition has been scientifically proven to significantly lessen the harmful effects of UV radiation from direct sunlight on wooden surfaces.
By integrating a UV absorber into our trusted beeswax polish formula, we provide additional protection that absorbs even more of the harmful UV rays before they can damage the wood or its finish. This advanced protection is especially crucial for pieces exposed to direct sunlight, helping to greatly reduce discolouration and extend the life of your furniture.
While it does not block all UV rays entirely, it acts as a crucial additional barrier, extending the life of your furniture and keeping its colour and finish vibrant.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
- We are not driven by a corporate cost-reduction ethos. We select our components based on quality and sustainability rather than the cheapest alternatives
- 100% Plastic-free recyclable packaging
- Recycled cardboard and paper from FSC-approved mixed sources
- Packing tape that is paper & cotton based with a water-based gum adhesive which can be recycled along with the cardboard boxes
- No polypropylene-based tape. We use biodegradable raffia twine.
- No petrochemical solvents, we use only pure pine gum spirits of turpentine
- Our workshop roof is completely covered in solar panels and generates far more electricity than we consume
HOW TO POLISH WITH BEESWAX
- For best results use the included ultra-soft 0000-grade oil-free wire wool to apply the polish
- With gentle pressure spread the polish evenly over the surface in the direction of the grain, being careful not to over apply and avoid any upholstered areas. Once applied the surface area should look matt in appearance
- Allow the pure pine turpentine to completely evaporate and the wax to harden (15-20 minutes in temperate climates)
- Use the included open-weave pure cotton buffing cloth to buff the wax with ease and without leaving streaks. An open-weave cloth reduces the heat from friction that would melt the top layer of wax and cause smearing.
Weekly furniture maintenance of removing dust can be done by simply using a slightly damp cloth and drying if needed with a clean dry cloth - beeswax polish will protect the surface for a very long time.
If you have a larger surface like the side of a chest of drawers or the top of a dining table apply the beeswax more evenly by dabbing the surface all over with small amounts of polish, then wipe in the direction of the grain to spread the wax evenly.
*SECRET TRADE TIP:
For carved relief areas such as an antique coffer, you can also apply beeswax furniture polish with a cheap 1 inch trimmed paint brush. It makes applying the beeswax much easier and allows the polish to get right into those dusty and hard to reach areas. Buff it when completely dry with a soft shoe brush and buffing cloth.
We can only say that it does what it says on the tin. Visable difference in our furniture after just one application and a bit of elbow grease. Many thanks a superb product.
Had a review of Axminster tools waxs and compared the value is good. Also for the price of the fine wool
Yes I did want to support having watched the videos but happy to know this is good value for money. Took a jar of honey as well, perfect taste with all this fake honey on sale in shops happy to have the real thing
I needed to restore the arms and back of a pair of chairs with sun bleaching. Watched the videos on YouTube from Gilboys and ordered the starter kit. I couldn’t be happier! Great product and with very little work I have improved the chairs no end! Very happy and great product.
Absolutely wonderful polish I have old wood furniture and thick polish has been the bane of my life till now thank you gilboys
Great products, beautifully packaged and swiftly delivered. Excellent to use, and the results are very good indeed. Excellent in every respect. 10/10
Very pleased with purchase. Liked having it all together with clear instructions as to which wood each polish was right for and how to go about it.
I was pleased with results. On my mahogany bureau there was some rubbing around the key openings etc. Is there anything I could use to improve that.
Great to have seen you on Drew’s programme.
Bought Polishing Starter Kit and Hard Wax Oil to freshen up our dining table. After watching some of the very helpful videos have given it a go and pleased with results. It took a little bit of trial and error to build confidence to fix a few minor issues with the condition of the table but certainly the products did their job well. It was lovely to see the thought that went into producing the kit.
I purchased this kit for a family member just discovering the joys of woodworking. As it’s a Christmas present I can’t provide any other details except that the starter kit arrived in Australia so promptly it was a pleasure to buy from Gilboys
We have had a limited edition Liberty ‘s oak coffee table for forty years plus and it was becoming very sad due to sun exposure . I have done 3 applications of wax but having difficulty polishing it off , will try again after the festive season .
The polish has transformed my bleached cherrywood kitchen table. Great product and I appreciated the clear instructions and excellent customer service.