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Inspection of severely sun-bleached rosewood piano lid or fall

0:17

Applying stripper to remove the finish

2:06

Removing the dissolved old finish with coarse wire wool

4:21

The original rosewood is revealed

6:55

Neutralising the surface

7:38

Why not to sand

9:13

Dividing the stripped area to enable comparison of a traditional french polish finish to a natural wax finish

10:46

Applying Gilboys 'pure gold' beeswax polish to one section

11:46

Applying Gilboys 'rose gold' beeswax polish to another section

12:46

Applying french polish to the other section with a fad (french polisher's rubber). Discover how to make a French Polisher's Rubber here

13:42

De-nibbing or 'cutting back' the surface with 320 sandpaper

16:42

Using a 'rubber' to 'body' the surface

18:30

The right way to remove the oil by 'spiriting' the surface and how professional french polishers spot any remaining oil

23:40

Buffing the natural wax finishes for a satin sheen

29:09

Applying 'rose gold' beeswax polish ( ) to a section that has not been stripped of the degraded and broken down finish

30:42

Applying 'antique gold' beeswax polish ( ) to a section that has not been stripped of the degraded and broken down finish

31:36

Buffing the wax polished areas after 20 minutes. "Let's buff".

32:34

Comparison of the results

33:28
How to Strip and French Polish Wood Furniture
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2018Feb 1
In this video Simon explains, in depth, the processes of french polishing using shellac and the benefits of applying a high quality beeswax polish to either bare or french polished wood. 0:17 Inspection of severely sun-bleached rosewood piano lid or fall 2:06 Applying stripper to remove the finish 4:21 Removing the dissolved old finish with coarse wire wool 6:55 The original rosewood is revealed 7:38 Neutralising the surface 9:13 Why not to sand 10:46 Dividing the stripped area to enable comparison of a traditional french polish finish to a natural wax finish 11:46 Applying Gilboys 'pure gold' beeswax polish to one section - https://bit.ly/2CyTbm4 12:46 Applying Gilboys 'rose gold' beeswax polish to another section - https://bit.ly/31amt4G 13:42 Applying french polish to the other section with a fad (french polisher's rubber). Discover how to make a French Polisher's Rubber here:    • How to make a French Polishers Rubber   16:42 De-nibbing or 'cutting back' the surface with 320 sandpaper 18:30 Using a 'rubber' to 'body' the surface 23:40 The right way to remove the oil by 'spiriting' the surface and how professional french polishers spot any remaining oil 29:09 Buffing the natural wax finishes for a satin sheen 30:42 Applying 'rose gold' beeswax polish ( https://bit.ly/31amt4G ) to a section that has not been stripped of the degraded and broken down finish 31:36 Applying 'antique gold' beeswax polish ( https://bit.ly/2VbtwGp ) to a section that has not been stripped of the degraded and broken down finish 32:34 Buffing the wax polished areas after 20 minutes. "Let's buff". 33:28 Comparison of the results Gilboys Gold can deliver such a stunning finish because it has a very high beeswax content in comparison to other brands that focus on profit. Our intention has never been to compete on price, but to simply make the best beeswax polish there is. For more information on Gilboys Beeswax Polishes: https://bit.ly/2EPFxJk Follow us on Facebook:   / gilboyspolish   Follow us on Twitter:   / gilboysantiques   Follow us on Instagram:   / gilboysantiques   Visit our website: https://bit.ly/2EK6cHJ

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