Chestnut Burnishing Cream | High Gloss Wood Polish – 500ml

Description

Why Choose Chestnut Burnishing Cream?

Chestnut Burnishing Cream is an excellent choice when you want to take an existing wood finish to the next level, creating a smoother and brighter polished appearance.

• Fine abrasive liquid for polishing finished surfaces
• Helps create a brighter, higher-gloss finish
• Smooths the surface of suitable finishes
• Ideal for woodturning
• Suitable for pens and small turned items
• Can be used on many lacquers
• Suitable for Friction Polish
• Can be used on suitable oils once fully dry
• Easy to apply with a cloth
• Can be used by hand or on a lathe

What Can Chestnut Burnishing Cream Be Used On?

Chestnut Burnishing Cream can be used on a variety of fully dried wood finishes to improve smoothness and increase gloss.

• Woodturning projects
• Wooden pens
• Small turned items
• Bowls
• Boxes
• Decorative timber
• Furniture surfaces
• Tabletops
• Wooden ornaments
• Finished lacquered surfaces
• Friction Polish
• Suitable oil finishes

Burnishing Cream for Woodturning

Chestnut Burnishing Cream is particularly popular with woodturners. It can be used to smooth and brighten the finish on pens, bowls, boxes, ornaments and other turned wooden items.

When used on a lathe, the combination of the rotating timber and a small amount of Burnishing Cream allows the fine abrasive to polish the surface efficiently, producing a smooth and bright finish.

Use the cream sparingly. Applying too much can over-lubricate the surface and reduce the effectiveness of the abrasive.

Burnishing Cream for Lacquer

Burnishing Cream can be used to increase the gloss of suitable wood lacquers. It gently cuts back the surface, removing minor imperfections and creating a smoother, brighter appearance.

It can be particularly effective on finishes such as Melamine Lacquer and Acrylic Gloss Lacquer where a higher level of gloss is required.

Always allow the lacquer to dry sufficiently before burnishing. The finish should be hard enough that the mild abrasive does not remove or damage the coating.

Burnishing Cream for Friction Polish

Chestnut Burnishing Cream can be used over Chestnut Friction Polish to further enhance the smoothness and gloss of the finished surface.

It is especially useful for woodturning projects where a bright, polished appearance is required.

Allow the Friction Polish to cure and the surface to cool before applying the Burnishing Cream.

How to Use Chestnut Burnishing Cream

Shake the bottle well before use. Apply a small amount of Burnishing Cream to a clean, soft cloth.

1. Ensure the finish is completely dry and suitable for burnishing.
2. Shake the Burnishing Cream thoroughly before use.
3. Apply a small amount to a clean lint free cloth.
4. Work the cream evenly over the surface.
5. Use light pressure and allow the fine abrasive to polish the finish.
6. Continue until the desired smoothness and gloss are achieved.
7. Remove any remaining residue with a clean cloth.

Use Burnishing Cream sparingly. A cloth that is only lightly damp with the cream will generally give better results than applying too much product.

Using Burnishing Cream on the Lathe

Burnishing Cream is particularly effective when used on a spinning woodturning project.

With the lathe running, apply a small amount of cream to a clean cloth and gently work it over the finished surface. The movement of the timber helps the fine abrasive polish the surface and increase the gloss.

This method is ideal for wooden pens, bowls, boxes, finials and other small turned items.

Always keep loose cloth and clothing away from rotating machinery and follow appropriate workshop safety procedures.

Using Burnishing Cream by Hand

Burnishing Cream can also be used by hand on suitable flat and curved surfaces.

Apply a small amount to a clean cloth and gently work the cream over the finished surface. Use light, even pressure and continue polishing until the desired level of gloss is achieved.

Hand application can take longer than using Burnishing Cream on a lathe, particularly on larger surfaces, but it can still produce a noticeably smoother and brighter finish.

Compatible Finishes

Chestnut Burnishing Cream can be used on a range of suitable Chestnut Products finishes once they have dried sufficiently.

• Melamine Lacquer
• Acrylic Gloss Lacquer
• Acrylic Satin Lacquer
• Friction Polish
• French Polish
• Cellulose Sanding Sealer
• Finishing Oil once fully dry
• Hard Wax Oil once fully dry

Always check compatibility before use, particularly when working over a finish from another manufacturer. Test on an inconspicuous area or scrap timber first where necessary.

Do not use Burnishing Cream on wax finishes. If you intend to apply wax as the final finish, complete the burnishing before applying the wax. If you are looking to revive the original finish of an antique piece then we reccomend to use Priory Poishes Polish Reviver.

Technical Information

Product Type: Polish and Polish Enhancer

Application: Cloth

Appearance: Creamy Liquid

Abrasive: Very Mild Fine Abrasive

Drying Time: Less than 5 minutes

Suitable For: Pens, Small Turned Items, Tabletops and Suitable Finished Surfaces

Application Method: By Hand or on a Lathe

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chestnut Burnishing Cream?

A finely abrasive liquid used to smooth and polish suitable finished surfaces and increase their gloss.

What does Burnishing Cream do?

It gently cuts back the surface of a suitable finish, helping to remove minor imperfections and produce a smoother, brighter and more polished appearance.

Can Chestnut Burnishing Cream be used on wood?

Yes. It is designed to polish suitable finished wooden surfaces and is particularly popular for woodturning projects.

Can Chestnut Burnishing Cream be used on lacquer?

Yes. It can be used on suitable fully dried lacquers to increase the gloss and smoothness of the finish.

Can I use Burnishing Cream on Friction Polish?

Yes. Burnishing Cream can be used over Friction Polish to further enhance the smoothness and gloss.

Can Chestnut Burnishing Cream be used on a lathe?

Yes. It is particularly effective on a lathe and is widely used for polishing pens, bowls, boxes and other small turned items.

Can Burnishing Cream be used by hand?

Yes. It can be applied by hand using a clean cloth, although polishing larger surfaces by hand may take longer.

How much Burnishing Cream should I use?

Use it sparingly. A small amount applied to a lightly damp cloth is generally sufficient. Using too much can over-lubricate the surface and reduce the effectiveness of the abrasive.

Can this be used on wax?

No. Burnishing Cream should not be used on wax finishes. Complete any burnishing before applying wax as the final finish.

How long should I leave a finish before using Burnishing Cream?

The finish should be sufficiently dry and hard before burnishing. The required time depends on the type of finish. Oils generally require considerably longer drying times than lacquers and Friction Polish.

Can Burnishing Cream make a satin finish glossy?

It can increase the gloss of suitable finishes, although the final result will depend on the type and condition of the original coating.