POL′ISH. Various substances, differing widely from each other, are popularly known under this name. See Powders, Varnish, &c., and below.
Polish, French. See French polish.
Polish, French Reviver. Prep. 1. Linseed oil, 1⁄2 pint; pale lac varnish and wood naphtha, of each 1⁄4 pint; well shaken together, and again every time before use.
2. Methylated rectified spirit, 3 pints; linseed oil and French polish, of each 1 pint; as the last.
3. Linseed oil (pale), 1 quart; strong distilled vinegar, 1⁄2 pint; spirit of turpentine, 1⁄4 pint; muriatic acid, 1 oz.
Furniture Cream. Prep. 1. Pearlash, 2 oz.; soft soap, 4 oz.; beeswax, 1 lb.; water, 1 gall.; boil until the whole is united and forms a creamy liquid when cold.
2. Beeswax, 1⁄2 lb.; good yellow soap, 1⁄4 lb.: water, 5 pints; boil to a proper consistence with constant agitation, then add of boiled oil and spirit of turpentine, of each 1⁄2 pint. For use, the above are diluted with water, spread upon the surface with a painter’s brush, and then polished off with a hard brush, cloth, or leather.
3. Boiled oil (pale), 1⁄2 pint; beeswax, 11⁄2 oz.; mixed by heat. Applied by a ‘rubber,’ and at once polished off.
4. (For wooden furniture.) White wax, 8 parts; resin, 2 parts; true Venice turpentine, 1⁄2 pint; melt at a gentle heat. The warm mass, completely melted, is poured into a stone jar, agitated, and 6 parts of rectified oil of turpentine added thereto. After 24 hours the mass, having the consistency of soft butter, is ready for use. Before using the paste the furniture should be washed with soap and water, and then well dried. (‘Dingler’s Journal.’)
Furniture Oil. See Oils, Mixed.