Polishing wood the easy way

Antique restorers aren't prepared to spend weeks polishing wood - but they do want to achieve a superb finish. That's why we invented Finpol.

Finpol polishes are specially formulated, modified shellac polishes that let anyone achieve the finish of a professional yet have the toughness of a conventional varnish. They are not DIY brushing polish type products as they keep most of the workability of pure French polish for fine quality and advanced work.

There are three different types:

• FINPOL Special Polish - Is used on the very finest furniture and woodwork where you want the 'ultimate' finish
• FINPOL Extra Hard Polish - Offers the highest protection level of any of the Finpol polishes but you will need some FINPOL Special Thinners too.
• FINPOL Easy Polish - is, as its name suggests, a really easy to use brush-on finish for doors, handrails, and decorative woodwork. It is available in Original and Reduced Shine sheen levels.

All Finpol polishes can be applied using a polishing mop, brush, cloth, rubber or by spraying. For a quick and simple, fully professional finish we recommend using the Finpol system of finishing.

The Finpol System

The Finpol system has been perfected over many years and is proven to work. You Will Need:

• Either FINPOL Special Polish,
  or FINPOL Extra Hard Polish
  or FINPOL Easy Polish
• Finpol Thinners
• 400 grade Lubrisil Paper (special finishing paper)
• a Tack Cloth
• Finney’s Superior Finishing Wax
• Ultra Fine 0000 Grade Steel Wool
• Grade 'A' Pony Hair Polishing Mop
• An Extra Soft Polishing Cloth
• We recommend Finest Garnet Paper or Aluminium oxide Hi-cut Paper for sanding wood prior to finishing.

What to do

Apply as many thin coats of Finpol Polish as you like, leaving each one to dry. When dry, cut back between each coat using the 400 grade Lubrisil Paper wiping off any dust using a Tack Cloth. The more coats you apply, the higher the shine. Finish by applying Finney’s Superior Finishing Wax using a pad of Ultra Fine 0000 grade Steel Wool. Buff with an Extra Soft Polishing Cloth.

Appearance - SUPERB No other word for it!
Toughness - As tough as acrylic varnish
Finishing time - First coat of Finpol polish touch dry in just 5 to 10 minutes. Subsequent coats, 30 minutes. You can apply up to three coats in a day.

Finney's Finpol Polishes are suitable for doors, staircases, fire surrounds, panelling, pine furniture, hardwood furniture and ALL beautiful wood.