{"product_id":"chestnut-friction-polish-500ml","title":"Chestnut Friction Polish – 500ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChestnut Friction Polish – 500ml\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFriction Polish is one of the most popular finishes in woodturning — and for good reason. This shellac-based polish builds to a deep, rich, high-gloss shine with remarkable speed, making it ideal for small to medium turned items both on and off the lathe. It's a great decorative finish that delivers professional results with minimal effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOn the Lathe\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be applied to bare wood, but works best over a sanding sealer — any sealer in the Chestnut Products range is suitable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply with the lathe running — the polish dries almost instantly and builds to a deep shine very quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse sparingly — applying too much can cause 'rings' to appear on the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest suited to items up to approximately 8 inches in diameter; larger pieces can be more difficult to finish evenly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOff the Lathe\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFriction Polish can also be applied off the lathe with great success, used in the same way as French Polish — rubbed into the surface by hand. This method requires more effort but produces a beautiful, deep finish well worth the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShellac-based — seals bare wood and produces an outstanding shine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDries almost instantly on the lathe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilds to a deep, rich gloss very quickly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile — use on or off the lathe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the most popular finishes for woodturners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500ml bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chestnut Products","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58031245885785,"sku":null,"price":21.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1044\/1110\/3577\/files\/frictionpolish.webp?v=1778438325","url":"https:\/\/woodroom.co.uk\/products\/chestnut-friction-polish-500ml","provider":"The Wood Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}