What's that stuff?

Anyone know what that stuff id that better antique shops put on antique metal tools to give them that nice sheen? I bought a Stanley #122 Liberty Bell plane yesterday and would like to shine it up for a mantle piece.

Gary

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Gary
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HEATHEN!

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bridger

Renaissance Wax. Expensive to buy a pot, but it lasts for ages. Use a short stif brush to apply it - a cheap stencilling brush is perfect. It works equally well on wood or metal, and it's non-damaging if you want to use the tool aferwards.

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Andy Dingley

The HORRORS!

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Mark Hopkins

Try Bridger! You can spit the hook.

Dave in Fairfax

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dave in Fairfax

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bridger

Human blood.

UA100

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Unisaw A100

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