I need some help. Never had any experience with banksia pods, decided to make a set of wine glasses, using these for stems and bases. Did brass filing/ca glue to fill holes, sanded to 600. Buffed all out, using Beal system, ending with carnuba wax. Looked like a million bucks! 2 days later went to pack for a show and wax finish had disappeared!! Should I have gone with wipe-on poly THEN buffed and waxed? Now, do I need to wash with solvent first to dissolved any wax or not? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!😕
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Banksia pod finish
- Thread starter Mr. Don
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john lucas
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As you found out the Beal system is not a finish. up until the wax it's just a polishing system. The carnauba wax doesn't last very long. Wipe it down with mineral spirits. This will remove any wax left. Then use what ever finish you like. The minwax wipe on poly is a good choice for this. YOu can buff the poly or any other finish with the Beal system and then just leave off the Carnauba wax if it's something that's going to be handled a lot.
Banksia finish
Yup...should not have got to Beale before engaging brain!!! Been sniffin' too much ca!! I shoulda known better. Thanks for your help.😀🙄
Yup...should not have got to Beale before engaging brain!!! Been sniffin' too much ca!! I shoulda known better. Thanks for your help.😀🙄
Richard Baker
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Or spray a half dozen coats of gloss lacquer (masking the glass or glue joint area) and then buff. Carnauba is said to show water spots, so maybe omit as John said. Consider Ren. wax or none for items that may be wet.