Some time ago a friend mentioned that he used a dark colored wax as a final finishing touch on dark wood, like walnut. Duh...why didn't I think of this!? I bought a can of dark wax, called "Natural Bee's Wax Furniture Polish" made by Mother Of Pearl & Sons Trading Pty LTD. This stuff has a pretty hard consistency direct from the can, but I tried it on a small walnut box--and it gave an incredible shine. I applied it with a soft cloth and rubbed it out with an old white T-shirt, and the rub-out was really very difficult--this stuff just didn't want to come off!
Later, on a walnut chest top, I thinned it down with a bit of mineral spirits, and tried to apply an especially light coat, while still attempting to get good coverage. It applied a bit easier, but the rub-out was just as difficult as before. Buffing this stuff out is like trying to use a Kleenex to peel an orange. Once buffed out, the effect is beautiful, so I want to perfect the process so it's less pain.
Should I try to thin the wax a bit more? OR, should I begin the buffing process with a white scotch pad (or somethng more coarse than a T-shirt)?
Anyone else have an experience like this?