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<p>[QUOTE="StormcrowMithrandir, post: 4571536, member: 78431"]I have recently acquired a few antique pieces and am trying to sort out in my head how best to maintain them. I have this (pictured) Chinese rosewood cabinet. Unlike a rosewood dining table that I have, there does not appear to be a lacquer or polished finish. I don't know what finish (if any) is on it. It appears to have quite a matte finish.</p><p><br /></p><p>I am worried that if I try to wax or oil the item, I will end up ruining it as a result of using the wrong product. Does anyone know what I should use to maintain a nice lusturous finish on the wood and how often? Any recommended products would be great. I have heard reference to Howard's orange oil and feed-n-wax but I don't know if they would be appropriate for this type of wood/finish.</p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks for any tips.[ATTACH=full]406237[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]406238[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="StormcrowMithrandir, post: 4571536, member: 78431"]I have recently acquired a few antique pieces and am trying to sort out in my head how best to maintain them. I have this (pictured) Chinese rosewood cabinet. Unlike a rosewood dining table that I have, there does not appear to be a lacquer or polished finish. I don't know what finish (if any) is on it. It appears to have quite a matte finish. I am worried that if I try to wax or oil the item, I will end up ruining it as a result of using the wrong product. Does anyone know what I should use to maintain a nice lusturous finish on the wood and how often? Any recommended products would be great. I have heard reference to Howard's orange oil and feed-n-wax but I don't know if they would be appropriate for this type of wood/finish. Thanks for any tips.[ATTACH=full]406237[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]406238[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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