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MistaMistaT t1_jdviw96 wrote

Reply to comment by madamdirecter in Seeking a furniture polish for antique wood furniture that works by cynycal

Regular old English contains silicone, you don't want to use that, because it will cause refinishing issues even decades down the line.

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madamdirecter t1_jdvj1jq wrote

Huh TIL. Can you expand on what issues the silicone causes?

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MistaMistaT t1_jdvjnln wrote

It's super slick and oily, and is almost impossible to remove. It can cause lacquer to break down over time. Even if you strip it all off, it's so sticky that tiny amounts can remain. These small amounts can cause fish-eye in a new finish if it's applied over top of it. Mohawk furniture polish is my favorite for my antiques, because it works well, and doesn't contain silicone.

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