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11-30-2015, 10:31 PM
A picture would be helpful, but if the finish is in good shape this is what I'd do.  First give it a good cleaning with Go Jo hand cleaner (white NOT the orange).  Let that sit for a few days and then use some Howard's if there are any scratches, etc..  Let that dry for a few days and then apply a good paste wax.  If you don't like the wax you can always use mineral spirits to remove it.
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need more shine..... - by SteveG - 11-29-2015, 09:03 PM
RE: need more shine..... - by Eric Adams - 11-30-2015, 12:26 PM
RE: need more shine..... - by Eliot Ness - 11-30-2015, 10:31 PM
RE: need more shine..... - by SteveG - 11-30-2015, 10:52 PM
RE: need more shine..... - by Eric Adams - 12-01-2015, 01:13 AM
RE: need more shine..... - by OldRestorer - 12-02-2015, 08:47 AM
RE: need more shine..... - by LET-UT - 12-08-2015, 06:24 PM



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