Removing Wax From Lacquer Finish

Dennis Detweiler · Post by **Dennis Detweiler** » 10 Sep 2003 3:35 pm

What brand product and method for removing 27yrs of wax from a lacquer finish?

Bill Hatcher · Post by **Bill Hatcher** » 10 Sep 2003 8:39 pm

McGuires #7. Buy it at any good auto parts place.

Eric West · Post by **Eric West** » 11 Sep 2003 6:57 am

Unless it's a Sho~Bud, a blowtorch will work just fine...

<bold/> IM KIDDING!!!!<bold/>

EJL

Mark Herrick · Post by **Mark Herrick** » 15 Sep 2003 7:32 am

I pulled this from the following website. This is assuming that the wax is a furniture type beeswax or paste wax. I don't imagine that it would hurt your finish to try it, but I would test first on a small, inconspicuous area...
http://www.rosiniantiques.com/waxingtips.html

Removing Wax Tips:

Use gum turpentine to remove wax without harming the finish. Apply wet with a cloth and wipe until clean.

Lightly use 0000 steel wool in the direction of the grain for heavier areas.

Finish by wiping with clean dry cloth. Gum turpentine evaporates quickly, and will not raise the grain of the wood like water.

Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 15 Sep 2003 8:50 am

If you're talking about a MultiKord or a banjo, a strong belt sander would be just fine for that task.

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Mark Herrick · Post by **Mark Herrick** » 15 Sep 2003 10:19 am

This will work also:

Recluse · Post by **Recluse** » 15 Sep 2003 10:21 am

Dennis: There is a product called "Milsek Furniture Polish and Cleaner" Made by the
Milsek Co
Petersburg, OH
(330)542-2700
This product does NOTHING but clean. It will not damage any wood finish. Use it on my violin and piano with no ill effects. A rare product in that it is both safe and effective.
It won't be real quick but it will work well.
Steve Bailey