Can I varnish/hardwax oil on top of a wax finish?

[AmyScorgie]

Hi

I have recently dyed and waxed clear pine doors but the finish i have isn't really sealed. When i have been hanging the doors i have noticed dirty marks appearing where i have been puting the hinges and knobs on.

Can i put something on top of the wax to give a better seal against dirty marks etc?

Any help would be very much appreciated.

Thanks
Amy

 

[Scrit]

No. Anything you put on top of wax will be unable to stick to the wax. When wax finishes get stained this way antique dealers call in "patinated".....

Scrit

 

[AmyScorgie]

Thanks Scrit. I've rubbed them with wire wool and it seems to have made the finish a bit more 'sealed'. I'll see how they go and worse case scenario i have to remove the wax and start over.

Thanks again.

 

[Scrit]

Have you thought about using a wax formulation with a percentage of carnuba wax? Carnuba is a very hard wax and is less likely to discolour than straight beesawx.

Scrit