warwick finish question

[warwick89]

hey fellas, i gow a 'wick such as this one Invalid Link Removed
my problem is it scratches so easy its not even funny.
Im not sure what its finish type is, but i cant take any more scratches, because the scratches look white so the are very obvious. Is there anything i can put on it so it wont make those white scratches? thanks

 

[sloasdaylight]

I think they use a wax finish, like Beeswax, but I'm not sure.

 

[mikeyswood]

If the "scratches" are white then it is a paraffin wax. If they are yellow then it is a beeswax. If it is tan then there is a carnauba wax present. The first step is to buff it.

Get it hot by rubbing it a lot. You may want to buy it dinner first.

 

[jworrellbass]

Get it hot by rubbing it a lot. You may want to buy it dinner first.

Mikey, your on quite the roll today, keep em coming.

 

[sloasdaylight]

If the "scratches" are white then it is a paraffin wax. If they are yellow then it is a beeswax. If it is tan then there is a carnauba wax present. The first step is to buff it.

Get it hot by rubbing it a lot. You may want to buy it dinner first.

Winner

 

[warwick89]

If the "scratches" are white then it is a paraffin wax. If they are yellow then it is a beeswax. If it is tan then there is a carnauba wax present. The first step is to buff it.

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they are white.
so:
1.buff it.
2.?
thanks for the response.

 

[mikeyswood]

Buff it. Wax will melt into itself. If your wax gets thin just add some more and rub it good (giggity).

 

[warwick89]

ok cool thanks!
any suggestions of what product to put on my buffer?
lol
i feel like a dufus asking the dumb questions but i honestly dont know. lol

 

[mikeyswood]

Wax will melt into other wax. The different waxes have different melt temperatures. Minwax paste wax is a blend of carnauba, bees, and a few paraffins. If you are sure that the flakes are white then you can add some more paraffin (votive candle) and buff to the shine that you like. If it is original then you may want to get the Warwick Wax.

You will only want wax on your buffer; any solvent will make a huge mess.

 

[MasterMonkeyMan]

hey fellas, i gow a 'wick such as this one Invalid Link Removed
my problem is it scratches so easy its not even funny.
Im not sure what its finish type is, but i cant take any more scratches, because the scratches look white so the are very obvious. Is there anything i can put on it so it wont make those white scratches? thanks

These ash bodies are not natural oil finishes. It is not recommended to use the Warwick Beeswax on them. They are actually an oil - lacquer blend. From the manual:
"A matte and transparent surface with visible wood structure
and accentuated grain are the essential characteristic of
the Colored Oil / Satin Finish. Here the surface is either
color stained (Colored Oil Finish) or the wood stays natural
and sealed with a thin layer of clear satin matte lacquer (Satin Finish). This sealed and non-colored finish does not need
special care. If the surface gets dirty it should be wiped with a damp cloth or with one of the many non-abrasive spray cleaners
available in selected stores or specialist shops."

I have worked out minor scratches on these with Tibet Almond Stick. I even had it work on a gloss finish.
http://www.amazon.com/Zenith-122-Beeman-Tibet-Almond/dp/B0006ZN9OS
Of course I would test it on an inconspicous area first but it did work for me.
Hope this helps.