yeahhh, @HandsomeBlueCollar is right, i recommend minwax, its a really good alternative but if you can still find johnsons which is probably now more like a collector item than just wax then some folks mix a bit of boiled linseed oil or turpentine for easier spread, but I usually keep it simple when I used to use it. Just make sure the metal's clean and dry, and you're golden.
Usually it's applied directly from the container. For indoor item, it's gonna be really good and shiny! For the outdoor items, you might wanna add clear coat.
Before you go full on, you test it on a small area if you really wanna push through. You wouldn't wann redo an entire thing just because, apparently, you don't like it much.A plus on thisUsually it's applied directly from the container. For indoor item, it's gonna be really good and shiny! For the outdoor items, you might wanna add clear coat.
I've been experimenting too and one trick I learned is to apply a thin coat, let it sit for a few minutes then buff it really well with a soft cloth. That brings out the depth of the finish and gives it that extra bit of luster!
No wonder why I dont see much of it anymore.I heard johnson's is discontinued and I never saw the product again. now I'm using metal wax from Townsend Atelier, it's formulated for all kinds of metal
Great tactic using Johnson's on warm metal, I do that too. For outdoor projects, I mix it 50/50 with boiled linseed oil to get a more durable finish. For indoors, I simply use straight wax and buff it hard once it's cooled down. The key is to keep the metal warm, but not too hot. I'd love to know what you're working on
idk if other commenters have said this, but I just want to share that for Johnson Wax the trick is always thin, thin, thin layers.