How To Restore The Original Finish On A 17th Century Charles II Oak Coffer

Using methods that were taught to him by generations of French Polishers and furniture restorers. Simon Gilboy demonstrates an easy to follow guide on how to achieve professional wood finishing results on a 340 year old solid Oak and Elm coffer with just one application of Gilboys Antique Gold beeswax polish.

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Simon has been restoring furniture since he completed his apprenticeship in 1991. Establishing Gilboys restoration early in 1994 with the help of HRH The Princes Trust.

Video Chapter Index
00:04 Introduction to wax polishing carved, relief woodwork
00:29 Simon's history lesson
01:50 Carved Tulip or Thistle?
03:28 Victorian painted over graining close up
04:30 Which shade of wax to use and the reasons why
06:00 *Trade Tip* Trim an old paintbrush
07:00 Applying Gilboys antique gold beeswax polish
08:34 How do you know if its old woodworm and how to hide old woodworm holes
11:04 Explaining the different tools that can be used for buffing the wax to a soft sheen
14:00 Buffing with cotton cloth, trimmed paintbrush and shoe polishing brush
16:51 Applying beeswax to half of the oak coffer
17:06 *Trade Tip* Remove excess wax with the cloth and reapply
19:09 Shakes and splits to watch out for when using a cloth or steel wool
19:44 Using a 'Drill Brush' to buff the wax
22:00 Removing the masking tape to show the effects of Gilboys wax polish
22:52 One application restoration. Explaining why Gilboys is the best beeswax polish.
25:22 Before and After

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