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Rustins | French Polish 300ml

Rustins | French Polish 300ml

by Rustins
SKU FREP300
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R 299.00
R 299.00 - R 299.00
R 299.00
R 269.00
R 269.00 - R 269.00
R 269.00

Product Description

300ml French Polish

Traditional French Polish is made from shellac and industrial alcohol.

  • Traditional polish
  • Made from shellac & industrial alcohol
  • High gloss finish

Preparation

  • Wood should be clean and smooth
  • If grain is open, fill with Rustins Grain Filler
  • Furniture  that is to be renovated should be cleaned with White Spirit and fine wire wool to ensure  that it is free from grease and wax

Application

  • Apply with a rubber made by wrapping a piece of cotton wool in a cotton or linen rag the size of a handkerchief
  • Pour polish into rubber and squeeze out excess, dab a spot of  linseed oil on the rubber, and work in a circle of eight motion
  • For more detailed instructions on French Polishing please consult our “Guide to French Polishing” leaflet or visit our website at  www.rustins.co.uk
  • For sealing wood before waxing, apply with a brush or rag

Coats 

  • For French Polishing, apply as many coats as required to build a sufficient layer of shellac 
  • For sealing wood before waxing, apply 2 liberal coats

Drying Time

  • Leave 24 hours after last coat to harden

Re-coating Time

  • 4-6 hours