Wicks Wax
Consistently over my thirty years of antique restoration and finishing,
clients have expressed to me the necessity for a furniture wax
which would not only beautify the finish, but also be easy to maintain
and not smear. After years of trials and experimentation I have
developed and patented just such a wax.
“Wick’s Wax” is a water-based wax emulsion, which includes
hard-drying carnauba. This wax is unique from other furniture waxes in that
it will not smear and requires little to no maintenance and can be applied
over other polishes, oils, or waxes while quickly creating its own non-smearable
surface. This wax possesses all the best qualities of the traditional furniture
waxes. However, unlike other waxes on the market, it will have NO destructive
effect on the finish underneath and can be easily removed using a cloth and
naphtha. Wick’s Wax will not smear even when touched, rubbed or exposed
to the heat of the sun.
This product has low odor, is primarily water borne, and contains
a high amount of carnauba and bees wax. I use this furniture wax
in my business for polishing lacquered and French polished surfaces
Our new wax is quite easy for anyone to apply and immediately becomes
slippery to the touch with buffing. It shows superior resistance
to dirt and water as well as air-borne contaminants. Our product
also combines well with any existing wax or oil coating (obviating
the need for prior cleaning) and creates a beautiful non-smearing
surface. This is especially important when waxing valuable antiques
such as Japanese lacquer work or French-polished European antique
furniture, as well as polishing marble surfaces.
“Wick’s Wax” is simply applied using a sponge
or cotton cloth. It can be immediately buffed with another larger
cotton cloth, or in the case of a delicate antique lacquer, with
a handful of unbleached cotton wadding. Only a thin coat of polish
is necessary. The results will be professional and gratifying.
“Wick’s Wax” is packaged in an easy-to-hold
can, which can be opened with just a quarter turn of the lid. This
lid has a Teflon liner and will re-seal itself when closed. “Wick’s
Wax” is available in three and five-ounce cans (one three-ounce
can, will cover three dining tables with leaves). Customers will
quickly recognize that this wax belongs in the company of the great
traditional furniture waxes.