I was delighted with my polishing kit and really liked the helpful booklet. I was also watching the video's on YouTube which were helpful and interesting.
I loved it . I have been trying to find a polish this for ages. This actually works and brings up a good patina. I will check if my drill works so I can but you polisher and buffer. The fine steel works well
I bought this for a Dainese (Eight track 1972) aniline black and white leather motorcycle jacket which being somewhat porous would have been made darker using an oil based product.
Has revived a jacket that was quite dry and has improved look and feel of leather.
Thank you !
Perfect kit with everything needed.
I purchased a second hand G-Plan table and chairs which needed some attention.
Really easy to apply the beeswax and it really improved the colour and shine to the furniture. Some areas needed more attention (and stronger wire wool) but finishing with the kit enhanced the wood.
The colour was perfect (even though it looks super dark in the jar).
Other beeswax I've used leave a strong smell that lasts a few days, Gilboys didn't, in fact it had a really nice fragrance.
Highly recommend.
I have an old mahogany extending table in the style of Gillows and worth preserving
Unfortunately, it had got sadly and badly abused and covered with water marks and rings
I'd watched some Gilboys' furniture restoration videos on YouTube and thought I'd give it a go
I bought a jar o antique golden beeswax polish + some super fine 0000 grae steel wall and white spirit from a local hardware store
I rubbed back the existing finish with wire wool and spirit - but not too far, then wiped off as much of the dirt etc as poss, before waking with a wad of steel wool.
The table top required quite a lot more than I expected - but I followed the tutorial - was on, leave on before buffing to a lovely rich finish with cotton cloth
The overall effect is excellent - However, due to my lack of experience and the very hot weather, .y daughter rested the sleeves of a white cotton blouse on the table top and it transferred brown wax onto her sleeves - she wasn't happy.
What do I do to prevent this?
Hi Simon
The buffing brush is a brilliant tool, speeds things up and much better finish on more intricate pieces.
Also thanks for the seeds that came with my first order, they are just beginning to bloom at my allotment.
Using both the Hard Wax and Beeswax Wood Polish has given fabulous results. We repaired and stripped a tired, stained and damaged 1960s Ercol dining table and 4 chairs and gave them 3 coats of Hard Wax, followed by the Beeswax Polish,which has given a gentle lustre to the wood, enhancing the colour and the grain. It looks beautiful. Couldn't be happier.
Was recommended it and it’s brilliant
Very good quality and effective. I’ve really enjoyed using the brush, however I’m sure if there was a YouTube video on your channel I’d probably get more out of it.
Thank you Simon for all the products I have purchased from you. Both the Hard wax oil and the pure gold wax have done exactly what you predicted they would. They have made such a difference to all my beautiful oak in our home. Helped by the brush to get into all the nooks and crannies and take a little of the hard work out of buffing. Thank you.
Gilboys Antique Gold polish gave a lovely rich finish to my restored Singer sewing machine table, I am very pleased with the result and now looking for other pieces of furniture where I can use it.
Quality products and very pleased with the results.
We were shown your product by the owners of Chateau De La Lacelle. We stayed there as the first guests ever, and we fell in love with this product. So we asked them for the details and they raved about how good the product is. As we are still travelling overseas, we have yet to use it. However I know for sure it will be a fantastic product when we return very soon to Australia. Thanks for the product.
Great item, used for the first time yesterday and absolutely delighted with the results. Will be getting a lot more use over this weekend !!
Used this on a large oak shelf going in our kitchen. Easy to apply and looks great.
I used the leather balsam for the first time today and I am very impressed with the results. The leather seats on my dining room furniture looked faded and cracked before applying the balsam. The transformation was immediate; very happy with the product.
Fantastic addition to my other Gilboys products. Works well with my cordless drill
Discovered Gilboys whilst researching restorative care for some antique furniture. Their videos are super helpful. Finally got round to ordering the kit and used it on an old oak student bureau. It's come up beautifully, so happy with the results. Won't be using any other brand from now on. The buffing cloth makes all the difference.
And can I just say.... Exquisitely packaged!
Recommended by Ash and Terry from their Chateau channel. I have every confidence in the oil. I haven't used it yet as I am away on holiday. Great dispatch time with the personal message and seeds. Thank you. I am looking forward to bringing my wooden items back to life!
Bought to revive a Gplan nest of tables and two gplan base units I’ve inherited. My purchase was delivered very quickly and beautifully packaged with a personalised card thanking me for my purchase. There is even a sachet of sunflower seeds to plant to help the bees ! I’ve only used the product on 2 of the tables so far but I’m really pleased with the results. The beeswax has given the tables a lovely rich colour.
Good instructions, helpful advice and all you need to polish and restore furniture.
Excellent brush, really makes buffing detailed wood far more possible and practical.
What a great experience. The products work like a charm and the company was very informative on the best way to ship into France.
Thank you so much.
I used this product to restore a set of nesting teak tables that had developed some colour variation after years of sun exposure. It brought out the grain beautifully and left a lovely sheen when buffed.
I also contacted Simon for some advice, and he took the time to guide me through the issue, which I really appreciated.
A great product backed by excellent customer service. I'd also highly recommend the YouTube videos—a great way of explaining the process and achieving a great result.
Outstanding results after application to our furniture
