Priory Polishes Polish Reviver

Polish reviver has been designed to clean wood without the need of re-finishing. It has been used by the antique restoration trade for over 20 years with superb success.

Yes this works really well on water damaged wood, we have done a step by step guide here on how to repair water damage.

Polish reviver is a superb product to bring your wood back to life, as it not only cleans the timber but it also revives the sheen and adds colour back into the timber.

Yes we always recommend to use a good quality bees wax after reviving as this will add a protective layer and will also enhance the finish.

Yes, we actually prefer this to burnish wood as we find you get better results. It is a good overall cleaning and reviving product but can act as a burnishing cream on new French polish finishes.

The Polish Reviver has slightly more burnishing agents so is a slightly stronger cleaner, whereas the Clock Case Restorer works better on veneered wood.

This will really depend on how dirty your wood is or how dry the timber is. A very rough guide would be 150ml will clean a small piece of furniture. A 500 ml bottle will cover around two larger pieces of furniture.

Yes. Polish Reviver is particularly useful for antique furniture where the original finish remains in reasonable condition but has become dull or dirty through age and use.

Polish Reviver can help remove accumulated polish residue and surface grime, but it is not intended to strip a sound underlying French polish finish.

It is not primarily a wax stripping product but it will help to remove build up of old wax. Where significant wax build-up is present, use a suitable wax and polish remover may need to be used before carrying out further restoration work.

Yes. Ultra fine 0000 steel wire wool can be used with Polish Reviver on suitable surfaces. This can be particularly useful when working on detailed furniture, mouldings and carvings.

Polish Reviver is primarily a cleaning and reviving product but it can help to remove some fine scratches and marks.

Yes, it can be used on suitable lacquered surfaces. Always test first in an inconspicuous area.

Yes. It can help clean and revive suitable varnished furniture surfaces.

A suitable furniture wax can be applied after the reviving process if required. This can help protect the surface and enhance its appearance.

It can be suitable for antique furniture, but valuable or historic pieces should always be tested in an inconspicuous area first. If the finish is particularly fragile or valuable, consider consulting a professional furniture restorer.

Please Note – Always test in a small inconspicuous area first to ensure you are happy with the results. Always wear protective gloves when using this product.