Gilly’s Restoring Polish is a soft, nourishing beeswax-based polish designed to revive dry or stripped timber. It penetrates the wood to feed the fibres, restore moisture, and bring out the natural grain while leaving a soft, initial sheen.

Ideal for newly sanded timber or furniture that has been stripped back, Restoring Polish helps prepare the surface for further finishing while enhancing the natural depth and character of the wood.

It can be used on its own to revitalise tired timber or as Step 1 of Gilly’s Three-Step Waxing Process, where it feeds the timber before building a protective finish with additional wax layers.

Restoring Polish is also effective for reviving dry or faded furniture, restoring moisture and helping bring worn timber back to life. It can even be used on leather surfaces, with the dark version suitable for black or brown leather.

Use for

Newly sanded or stripped timber
Furniture restoration projects
Feeding dry or faded timber
Preparing timber before waxing
Timber furniture and woodwork
Leather surfaces (dark polish for black or brown leather)

Application

Description	Restoring Polish is excellent for restoring moisture to furniture that has become dry or faded and is effective on leather. The Dark Restoring Polish can be used on black or brown leather. Restoring Polish is not recommended for constant use on French polished furniture or other similarly sealed surfaces, as it may be too 'greasy'.
Used For	Timber, leather
Surface Preparation	Ensure the timber is well sanded and smooth. We recommend using a sanding sealer to reduce the amount of wax needed. Apply before waxing.
How to Apply	Dip a soft, lint-free cloth into the tin and scrape out a small amount. Rub into the timber with pressure in line with the grain. Buff back any excess with a soft, lint-free cloth or buffing pads. Use up to three coats particularly if the timber is very porous, buffing well between coats. Allow up to an hour between coats to allow waxes to sink right in.
Dry Time	Minimum 30 minutes. Ensure the surface is touch dry with no fingerprinting before applying the next coat.
Maintenance	Depending on wear (as the surface becomes dull or dry). These natural wax finishes do breathe, so we recommend use of coasters and mats where applicable.
Clean Up	Warm, soapy water for hands or cloth. Excess wax on timber; dampen a cloth with citrus solvent or mineral turpentine.

Ideal for newly sanded timber or furniture that has been stripped back, Restoring Polish helps prepare the surface for further finishing while enhancing the natural depth and character of the wood.

It can be used on its own to revitalise tired timber or as Step 1 of Gilly’s Three-Step Waxing Process, where it feeds the timber before building a protective finish with additional wax layers.

Use for

Newly sanded or stripped timber
Furniture restoration projects
Feeding dry or faded timber
Preparing timber before waxing
Timber furniture and woodwork
Leather surfaces (dark polish for black or brown leather)

Application

Description	Restoring Polish is excellent for restoring moisture to furniture that has become dry or faded and is effective on leather. The Dark Restoring Polish can be used on black or brown leather. Restoring Polish is not recommended for constant use on French polished furniture or other similarly sealed surfaces, as it may be too 'greasy'.
Used For	Timber, leather
Surface Preparation	Ensure the timber is well sanded and smooth. We recommend using a sanding sealer to reduce the amount of wax needed. Apply before waxing.
How to Apply	Dip a soft, lint-free cloth into the tin and scrape out a small amount. Rub into the timber with pressure in line with the grain. Buff back any excess with a soft, lint-free cloth or buffing pads. Use up to three coats particularly if the timber is very porous, buffing well between coats. Allow up to an hour between coats to allow waxes to sink right in.
Dry Time	Minimum 30 minutes. Ensure the surface is touch dry with no fingerprinting before applying the next coat.
Maintenance	Depending on wear (as the surface becomes dull or dry). These natural wax finishes do breathe, so we recommend use of coasters and mats where applicable.
Clean Up	Warm, soapy water for hands or cloth. Excess wax on timber; dampen a cloth with citrus solvent or mineral turpentine.

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