Gilboys Dark Shade 'antique gold' Beeswax Furniture Polish

Gilboys Dark Shade 'antique gold' Beeswax Furniture Polish

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Gilboys Dark Shade 'antique gold' Beeswax Furniture Polish

Gilboys Dark Shade 'antique gold' Beeswax Furniture Polish

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  • "I’m not just saying it, but your waxes are superb" - Drew Pritchard (Salvage Hunters)

Simply the best beeswax wood polish for antique woods.

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

Our Beeswax polish provides excellent coverage on a variety of wood finishes because pure turpentine holds far more wax in suspesion than petrochemical solvents:

Size Coverage Area
1 Jar (125ml) 12m² approx.
(5-6 standard size dining tables)*
1L 100m² approx.
(40-48 standard size dining tables)*

*Coverage may vary depending on the condition of the finish.

**Not suitable for use on floors - the wax content is so high that the slip resistance would not be sufficient.

Natural waxes:
  • Triple-filtered beeswax, humanely harvested from local hives
  • Carnauba, Myrica, Japan and Berry waxes
Portugese Pure Pine Gum Spirits of Turpentine
distilled from organically certified resin tapped from living pine trees. (RN21 initiative)
No Petrochemical Solvent, No Silicone

Our polishing kits include everything you need to restore, polish and protect the finish of your wood furniture:

  • Gilboys beeswax furniture polish
  • 1.2 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 matching 'Gilded bee' pure beeswax scratch repair cube for repairing scratches and dents before polishing

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 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 components based on quality and sustainability rather than the cheapest alternatives
  • No petrochemical solvents, we use only pure pine gum spirits of turpentine
  • 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.
  • Our workshop roof is completely covered in solar panels and generates far more electricity than we consume
  1. For best results use ultra-soft 0000-grade oil-free wire wool or a soft cloth to apply the polish
  2. 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
  3. Allow the pure pine turpentine to completely evaporate and the wax to harden (15-20 minutes in temperate climates)
  4. Use the an 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.

*Not suitable for use on floors - the wax content is so high that the slip resistance would not be sufficient.

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This premium beeswax furniture polish delivers exceptional restoration results on antique and dark wood pieces. Customers said it's "the best polish" they've used, praising its ability to revive sun-damaged furniture and create a beautiful shine. Easy to apply with wire wool, it works on oak, mahogany, and walnut. While most love the quality, one found it difficult to apply. Benefits from helpful YouTube videos and exquisite packaging.

  • Used it on an old oak bureau. It's come up beautifully, so happy with the results.
  • Brought a set of 200 year old neglected oak chairs back to life!
  • The quality is superb: it's like nothing you'll buy in an ordinary shop.
  • 5 stars: 495 (93%)
  • 4 stars: 22 (4%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 2 (0%)
  • 1 star: 10 (2%)
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Katie T. (Camberley, England, United Kingdom)
Polishing Kit
Quality products and very pleased with the results

Quality products and very pleased with the results.

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Richard B. (Auray, Brittany, France)
Polishing Kit
Fabulously packaged, really special

Fabulously packaged, really special. I know the wax is magic as I've used it before. Looking forward to trying the "dripping wax" to fill a crack in our table.

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Gabriele K.
Single Jar Kit
I love this wax, i refreshed an old vanity and

I love this wax, i refreshed an old vanity and the result is stunning!!!

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Cloughley (Dún Laoghaire, Leinster, Ireland)
Single Jar Kit
I saw the YouTube video of the pine table

I saw the YouTube video of the pine table restoration & decided to restore my 30 year old kitchen table. I’m delighted with the outcome and have recommended your products to others.

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David W. (Dublin, Leinster, Ireland)
Twin Jar Kit
From the moment I contacted Gilboys the service

From the moment I contacted Gilboys the service has been first class premier league
Helped me decide and advised what I needed for my project
Made me feel really valued and that they were genuinely interested and wanted my project to succeed
My order was packaged and delivered in time and with care
Would recommend Gilboys to anyone who wants top quality product s and fantastic customer care and service
Thank you so much
David Weir

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David M. (Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom)
Single Jar Kit
Transformative product/ great kit

I’d bought and used this polish before and it was good - but using it with 0000 steel wool makes a HUGE difference and having that included in the kit was good confirmation that this is the way to go,
The product is transformative in combination with the wire wool. Brilliant depth of shine/colour. Previously very average Georgian pieces now look great.
Thank you!

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JPaul (Great Dunmow, England, United Kingdom)
Bees Wax

Brilliant service - ordered 4pm Friday delivered Saturday next day 2pm

Used the Antique Gold Bees Wax on some 40 year old Ercol furniture and it was easy to use with a fantastic professional result

Will order same again

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Pau-Rosa: M.e.R. (Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal)
Polishing Kit
Beyond my expectations

I order this wax for the restoration of a more-than-hundred years old cabinet from one of the oldest pharmacies in Lisbon. I wanted to preserve the original finish and polish it with beeswax . The result was beyond my expectations (everything, the beeswax, the cotton cloth) and now I'm hooked: I want it for all my projects! The package is carefully done, arrived quickly and as a plus, just saw in the ingredients list that this extreme quality beeswax is made with Portuguese Pure Pine Gum Spirits of Turpentine :)
Thank you
Marta Pinho de Almeida (Pau-Rosa: Marcenaria e Restauro)

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Fiona (Swindon, England, United Kingdom)
Single Jar Kit
Antique gold polish

Really good, I have used it on two tables and it enhanced the colour and shine

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VVW28 (Taunton, England, United Kingdom)
Polishing Kit
Great wax polish

I was unsure about the dark colour of the antique gold wax…..but I had the perfect item to try it on recently.

It brought up my recent purchase of an art deco burr walnut desk box, which needed a little tlc, beautifully.

I’m starting on the cocktail cabinet now 😉

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Tim F. (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia)
Fantastic wax

As an antique dealer I’ve used a lot of waxes over the years and Gilboys is the best of them all! The quality of the wax is matched by quality service - I highly recommend Gilboys and their waxes!

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Elizabeth B. (Camden, England, United Kingdom)
Single Jar Kit

Brilliant for my 400 year old table

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ROBERT C. (Dorking, England, United Kingdom)
Single Jar Kit
Easy to use

I bought the kit to refurbish an antique clock and so pleaded with the result. The timber before looked tired and dry but now looks great.

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Anonymous (Coventry, England, United Kingdom)
Jar
Restoring a faded table

Our daughter’s table had been in the sun for a few years . We recommended your polish and with this has restored the two faded leaves beautifully and made all three parts shine . The faded leaves look nourished and their colour restored . An excellent result !!

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Kev C. (Pocklington, England, United Kingdom)
Single Jar Kit
Amazing

Watched Simons video on refinishing Ercol coffee table, it gave me confidence to refinish the one we had. Used the hard wax and pure wax the coffee table now looks amazing really pleased with the finish, thank you Simon for the advice. Next project our ercol dining table, the products are easy to use and are superb.

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Peter P. (Dublin, Leinster, Ireland)
Jar
Excellent wax polish

Bought this to polish our walnut worktops with very fine wire pad Worked a treat

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Pete (Sutton Coldfield, England, United Kingdom)
Single Jar Kit

Excellent wax...really brings out the beauty of the grain. Very easy to polish. Think I'll be using Gilboys wax from now on, thank you!

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Geoffrey Y. (Plymouth, England, United Kingdom)
Polishing Kit
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 T. (Uttoxeter, England, United Kingdom)
Polishing Kit
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.
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