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Priory Polishes Burnishing Cream – Produces a Beautiful Sheen

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Priory Polishes Burnishing Cream is a furniture restoration cream for burnishing French polished, lacquered, painted and varnished surfaces. It helps revive dull finishes, reduce haze and bloom, and produce a beautiful sheen on antique and modern furniture. Also used as a Polish Reviver on older finishes.

  • It is the same unique formula as our Polish Reviver
  • Used to burnish finished surfaces
  • Works on Modern and Antique Furniture
  • Revives old finishes
  • Produces a beautiful sheen
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Priory Polishes Burnishing Cream is a furniture restoration product designed to burnish and revive finished surfaces on both antique and modern furniture. It is particularly useful on French polished, lacquered, painted and varnished surfaces where you want to improve the sheen and appearance of the existing finish.

The cream can help remove dullness, haze and bloom from suitable finished surfaces and is also used as a Polish Reviver on older finishes. The formula combines the original Priory Polishes Polish Reviver and Burnishing Cream into one product.

Available in 150ml, 500ml and 1 litre sizes.

What is Burnishing Cream used for?

Burnishing Cream is primarily used to improve the appearance of finished furniture and bring out a clearer, brighter sheen. It is particularly useful after French polishing or on other suitable finished surfaces where the finish has developed haze or bloom.

It can be used on:

  • French polished furniture
  • Lacquered furniture
  • Varnished furniture
  • Painted furniture with a suitable finish
  • Antique furniture
  • Modern furniture

Burnishing Cream is a light abrasive, so there needs to be sufficient finish on the surface before burnishing. Always test first in an inconspicuous area.

Burnishing Cream for French Polish

Burnishing Cream is particularly useful when working with French polished furniture. It can help remove haze and bloom from a newly polished surface and improve the clarity and sheen of the finish.

Apply sparingly and work a small area at a time. Using a soft dry cloth or very fine 0000 wire wool, work with the direction of the grain before buffing firmly with a clean cloth.

For newly French polished furniture, make sure the finish has sufficient thickness before burnishing to avoid unnecessarily cutting into the polish.

Burnishing Cream for Lacquer and Varnish

Priory Polishes Burnishing Cream can also be used on suitable lacquered and varnished furniture. It helps improve the appearance of dull finished surfaces and can reduce the appearance of haze and bloom.

As with any restoration product, test first on a small, inconspicuous area to check compatibility with the existing finish.

Removing Haze and Bloom

One of the main uses of Burnishing Cream is to help remove haze and bloom from polished surfaces. These can leave furniture looking cloudy, dull or lacking the clarity and depth of a good finish.

Work methodically over small sections, applying the cream sparingly and buffing with firm pressure using a clean cloth. Continue until the desired sheen is achieved.

Burnishing Cream as a Polish Reviver

Priory Polishes Burnishing Cream is also the same formula as our Polish Reviver, allowing it to be used for cleaning and reviving older finished surfaces as well as burnishing newer finishes.

For valuable or delicate antique furniture, always use the least aggressive method necessary and test the product first in an inconspicuous area.

How to Use Burnishing Cream

  1. Shake well before use.
  2. Apply the cream sparingly using a soft dry cloth or very fine 0000 wire wool.
  3. Work with the direction of the wood grain.
  4. Work on a small area at a time.
  5. Once applied, use firm pressure with a clean cloth to buff the surface and bring out the sheen.
  6. Continue across the surface until the desired finish is achieved.
  7. For best results, the surface can be finished with a suitable furniture wax such as Priory Polishes Finishing Bees Wax Polish.

For best application conditions, Priory Polishes recommends an application temperature of approximately 15–25°C in dry conditions.

Why Choose Priory Polishes Burnishing Cream?

  • Designed for furniture restoration and finishing
  • Suitable for antique and modern furniture
  • Can be used on French polish, lacquer and varnish
  • Helps remove haze and bloom
  • Helps improve the sheen of finished surfaces
  • Can also be used as a Polish Reviver
  • Suitable for use with soft cloth or 0000 wire wool
  • Available in 150ml, 500ml and 1 litre sizes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Priory Polishes Burnishing Cream used for?

It is used to burnish and revive suitable finished furniture surfaces, particularly French polish, lacquer, varnish and painted finishes. It can help improve the sheen and reduce haze and bloom.

Can Burnishing Cream be used on French polish?

Yes. It is particularly useful for burnishing French polished furniture and helping to produce a clearer, higher sheen.

Can Burnishing Cream remove haze and bloom?

Yes. One of its main uses is helping to remove haze and bloom from suitable polished surfaces.

Is Burnishing Cream the same as Polish Reviver?

Yes. Priory Polishes has combined the Polish Reviver and Burnishing Cream into one formula, so the same product can be used to revive older finishes and burnish newer finishes.

Can I use Burnishing Cream on antique furniture?

Yes, it can be used on suitable antique furniture finishes. Always test first in an inconspicuous area, particularly when working on valuable or delicate furniture.

What should I use to apply Burnishing Cream?

Apply it sparingly with a soft dry cloth or very fine 0000 wire wool. Always work with the direction of the grain and buff with a clean cloth.

What sizes are available?

Priory Polishes Burnishing Cream is available in 150ml, 500ml and 1 litre sizes.

What temperature should this be applied at?

The recommended application temperature is approximately 15–25°C in dry conditions.

Important: Always test on a small, inconspicuous area first and wear protective gloves when using this product.

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