Wax okay over poly?

[Bob]

Newbie here. Is it okay to put a wax finish over an oil based polyurethane varnish as a final coat?

Thanks

Bob

[WORSS]

Sure...no problem, but why do you need to?

Bill

[Frank McVey]

Sure, Bob. If you cut back the varnish with 0000 steel wool then wax it and polish it, it'll look a lot more "natural", as well as cutting down any nibs in the varnish.

Cheers

[Bob]

Thanks for the replies!

[Silvan]

I wax everything whether it needs it or not. It's all part of the process for me.

[Preston Andreas]

Yes, but Minwax suggests waiting 30 days until the poly has fully cured. I usually wait a week or so.

Preston

[David Binkowski]

Wipe on or brush on? I'll bet the wipe on cures in a week...

[Phisherman]

I like to wait several weeks for a finish to cure (and fully harden), then I apply wax. I use wax on painted pieces too.