Howard FW0016 Feed N Wax Conditioner 16 Ounce

As someone who has been around an extensive amount of furniture his whole life, I try to make sure that I am able to take care of it properly.
There are an extensive number of of waxes/polishes, etc. out there. Most of the popular ones in the media out there feature silicone (cough, Pledge, cough). Also, just as bad, are the "cleaners" out there such as "Murphy's Oil Soap" -- a truly bad idea for a nice finish on furniture.
There are a number of finishes out there -- modern day finishes (ie: polyurethanes) as well as shellacs, etc.
If you want a polish/wax/cleaner that can handle modern-day finishes and just about any antique finish, then Howard's is definitely the way to go! For the record, I'm not a huge fan of the micro-crystalline polishes out there as I think they are too abrasive for some older more fragile finishes.
It features a combination of: carnauba wax (often found in quality waxes, especially in car waxes), beeswax, orange oil, and petroleum distilates (an unfortunately but necessary evil).
It is a thick liquid (like cake batter) that is easily spread/applied across large flat surfaces as well as worked into nooks and crannies.
You apply it....and let it dry (anywhere from 20 mins to hours or even a day) then lightly buff it (this is where the carnauba wax is important!) to a respectable sheen (think somewhere around a satin scene in terms of paint definitions).
It does a good job of hiding minor surface blemishes/scratches, evening out tones/colors, and enhancing the natural wood grain. The talk about it "revitalizing thirsty wood" is mostly bunk, though -- if a finish is mostly intact (polyurethane, shellac, and even milk paint to a degree), it will be fairly protected from moisture getting in/out as well as any "penetrating" substances.
One of the other truly cool things about this polish is that you can revitalize a worn out finish by mixing it with stain (like Minwax) and apply it to a well-loved (or beaten up!) piece.
In short, an excellent product that can revitalize a tired, old finish in a limited manner and provides a long term protective coating to just about any piece of furniture.
5/5!
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