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Removing paste wax from oak pores

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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
I just finished a box and I guess I still had a few open pores in the oak. My application of paste wax left some unsightly light coloured specks over the fumed finish. Any tips for getting rid of those?
 
#3 ·
The mineral spirits should help remove the wax, but it will completely strip the piece and you will be left with the same problem if you try to reapply the wax finish. You might try gentle warming with a heat gun to get the wax to flow and then buff with a soft cloth. Test in an inconspicuous place, or on a similarly waxed piece of scrap.
 
#4 ·
A couple of waxes that perform well for me are Crystal and Renaissance. I've never had an issue with them being anything but clear, even in pores. Also, Briwax and Liberon make colored waxes that not only deepen the color of the finish, but any left in pores won't show.
 
#5 ·
Thanks all. Kazooman I'll give that a try. Maybe expropriate the wife's hair dryer for a few minutes. Thanks for the suggestions Rich. Mini wax paste wax has been nothing but an annoyance.
 
#7 ·
Thanks all. Kazooman I'll give that a try. Maybe expropriate the wife's hair dryer for a few minutes. Thanks for the suggestions Rich. Mini wax paste wax has been nothing but an annoyance.

- JADobson
Minwax is okay for some things, in this case as you have discovered not so much. Been there done that and no I did not like the results. LOL

Now instead of getting into trouble with the wife use this as an excuse to get a heat gun.

In this instance HF is your friend. Have one of these at home and at work, always comes in handy. Never been able to kill one yet.
https://www.harborfreight.com/1500-watt-dual-temperature-heat-gun-5721112-62340.html
 
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