Rustins | French Polish 1l

1l 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