Satin Finishing Wax

General Finishes Satin Wax Application Steps

Light Polishing:

1. Shake container well.
2. Wipe on a thin, even coat with a clean cloth.
3. Let sit 10 minutes.
4. Polish with a soft cloth, wiping away the excess in the direction of the wood grain.

Buffing A Topcoat To A High Gloss:

1. Shake container well.
2. Wipe on a thin, even coat with a clean cloth.
3. Let sit 1-2 minutes.
4. Buff off excess with a buffing or sanding pad (see below) in the direction of the wood grain. The higher/finer grit you use, the easier it will be to achieve a high-gloss finish.
5. Buffing Tools:
   1. Norton Abrasives, Yellow Block
      • 1000-grit, 1500-grit, 2000-grit
      • Creates a high-gloss finish
   2. Klingspor Fusion Pads
      • 2800- to 3500-grit
      • Ideal for painted and gloss finishes
   3. Klingspor Superfine Sanding Pad
      • 220-grit
      • General purpose option for rubbing out topcoats and paints with a flat or satin sheen
   4. Merka Mirlon Pads
      • Total 1500 (gray)
      • Total 2500 (gold)
      • Ideal for oil-based finishes or between coats of paint

Fixing A Scratch:

1. Shake container well.
2. Do not sand "dry-on-dry" to remove scratch marks.
3. Add Satin Wax as a lubricant on the pad AND on the surface of your project, then spread smooth with a rag.
4. Let sit 10 minutes.
5. Polish with a soft cloth, wiping away the excess in the direction of the wood grain.