'antique gold' Beeswax Furniture Polishing Kit

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A dark beeswax wood polish designed for use on antique woods. Made in the UK. 

  • BRINGS OLD FURNITURE BACK TO LIFE
  • PRESERVES THE FINISH OF ANTIQUE WOOD
  • REVIVES AND PROTECTS ALL TYPES OF WOOD FINISHES

This beeswax polishing kit contains everything you need to polish and protect the finish of your wood furniture:

  • 125ml jar of Gilboys 'antique gold' beeswax furniture polish (will cover approximately 12m² or five to six standard size dining tables)
  • 1.4 metres of our antique restorers' recommended oil-free '0000' grade ultra-soft wire wool for easier application
  • 2 large lengths of our antique restorers' recommended open-weave 100% cotton polishing cloth for streak-free buffing
  • A colour-matched 'Gilded bee' pure Dartmoor beeswax scratch repair block for repairing scratches and dents before polishing
  • Complimentary organic sunflower seeds for you to grow as a 'Thank You' to the bees
  • Return & Refill: (UK) Return your empty jar for a 20% discounted refill 

COVERAGE

  • A single 125ml jar will cover approximately 12m² or 5-6 standard size dining tables
  • 1L will cover approximately 96-100m² or 40-48 standard size dining tables
    Made in the UK from the highest quality natural waxes:
    • Humanely-harvested beeswax from local hives
    • Carnauba Wax
    • Myrica Wax
    • Japan Wax
    • Berry Wax

      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

      Environmental preservation is very important to us and we make every effort to ensure our products have a minimal impact on the environment:

      • We are not driven by a corporate cost-reduction ethos. We select our ingredients based on quality and sustainability rather than the cheapest alternatives
      • No Toluene, No silicone, No petrochemical solvents
      • 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.
        • Reusable Le Parfait jars with a Return & Refill discount scheme (UK only)
        • Our workshop roof is completely covered in solar panels and generates far more electricity than we consume

          HOW TO POLISH WITH BEESWAX

          • Use a soft cloth or very fine 0000 wire wool
          • 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 wax to harden for 20-30 minutes
          • Use a soft buffing cloth to buff the wax to a deep and lustrous shine

            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 and 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 20 to 30 minutes later with the soft shoe brush and buffing cloth.

            Customer Reviews

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            Lloyd Sinden
            Second Purchase! Excellent!

            I had purchased Rose Gold previously which I was happy with but needed the antique Gold for another project. Excellent product and local to me. Highly recommended.

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            Somerset (Golders Green, GB)
            A wonderful little kit

            I did initially hesitate because of the price, but having completed the project and seen the results, I'm a convert. I have other little projects I've had in mind, and I'll definitely be using `Gilboys again. My next project will require oxalic acid, and I never really felt confident enough to attempt it. But I'm ready now!

            Thank you, Gilboys, not only for the excellent products, but also for the videos that make it so easy to follow along.

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            D N Burley

            Good product

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            Simon Buck (New Malden, GB)
            Old farmhouse chairs

            Have just cheered up our old, Windsor, elm seat, kitchen chairs. Fabulous results. The online videos are useful as well.

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            Geoffrey Young (Plymouth, GB)
            Fantastic quality wax polish.

            Brilliant and helpful owner. Just rewaxed my C17th coffer today after cutting back the old wax and what an amazing polish. It is an absolute joy to use and it leaves a finish like glass. Can very highly recommend this company and its products. Watch the instructional videos on YouTube too!

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            Saskia Tolley (Uttoxeter, GB)
            Excellent products and advice

            I had superb advice from Simon Gilboy re renovating my late mother’s bureau. He gave me the confidence to get stuck in and not to worry. The result is just amazing - it looks like a nice antique piece of furniture now. Loved the wax and the little repair cubes were excellent at filling wood worn holes. I recommend Gilboy’s products and will be returning there myself when I run out.
            What’s next! ….. old oak doors… stair spindles …..

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            A.P. (Bonn, DE)
            Excellent Beeswax Polish and

            I have already used the dark polish on an antique mahogany side table which was badly faded, with excellent results The polishing cloths helped to make the job so
            easy, as diid the advice available on your website. Thank you also for the rapid delivery.

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            Megan R (Edinburgh, GB)
            Great quality product and useful online videos

            Have just used this lovely wax to restore an old water-marked chest and it has come up beautifully. The online videos for the use of the oxalic acid and the wax were really helpful. Thanks!

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            Susan Lazarus (Redhill, GB)
            Excellent!

            Fantastic service and advice, lovely products to use.

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            Keith Howard (Newton Abbot, GB)

            I am restoring an oak fender that my Grandfather made for his own home in circa 1890. When I took possession of it, it was showing it's age and had not been cared for a while.
            I have been using Gilboys Golden wax polish on it and it now looks superb. I have started working my way through every piece of my Grandfather's carving in my possession!!