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My SIL gave us an old table [very nice it is too] as is moving and hasn"t room for it .
The problem I have, is that I have tried to polish it up but can"t seem to get a shine !
Any tips/hints .
Thanks x

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Firstly Apricot darlin' - what's it made of??? I'm assuming wood, but what type, has it been 'stained' has it been waxed ???

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Wood, but what type don"t know , maybe oak, or mahogany as it is about a hundred years old . It belonged to her Mother.
I don"t think it has been stained . Possibly waxed over the years ?

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Apricot darlin' - you say you can't get a shine - have you tried waxing it ??? If so, and that doesn't help, given the age of the table, you might need to have it treated professionally - they will strip the old wax/polish and reapply frest coat(s).

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French polish is the answer.
Although I would rub it all down and then apply Chinese laquer, it only needs a buff then.

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A friend mentioned wiping over with vinegar , to remove old wax .
What do you think ??

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Yes that works. Put a mask on because of the fumes, you will be using a lot.
Cider vinegar is better, it is cheap too.

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Hi

Liberon Wax and Polish Remover and very fine wire wool.

No need for the professionals, even I can do it.

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Agree with others you need to get the years of wax and dirt off before treating it to a nice new wax finish.

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Could you possibly take a picture of it?
I’m a woodworker and could definitely help you if I knew the type of wood and condition of it and I can’t do that without a picture.