{"product_id":"renaissance-wax-65-ml","title":"Renaissance Wax 65 ml — Microcrystalline protective wax","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRenaissance Wax 65 ml — microcrystalline wax in paste form, ready to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRenaissance Wax is a microcrystalline wax in \u003cem\u003ewhite spirit\u003c\/em\u003e, supplied as a solid white paste. It was formulated at the British Museum research laboratories in the early 1950s and has been made by Picreator Enterprises, in London, since 1968. It differs from microcrystalline wax sold in blocks or pellets in that it \u003cstrong\u003ecomes ready to use\u003c\/strong\u003e: there is no need to melt it in a water bath or to prepare a white spirit solution beforehand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtecting interior brass, copper, steel or pewter after cleaning, on hardware, mechanisms and historic house objects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA sacrificial layer over an existing finish, on the parts handled daily: handles, pulls, catches and moving components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtecting wood finishes without a prior sealer, on furniture, carving and French polish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarble and polished stone, against staining from coloured liquids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe varnish of stringed instruments, against hand perspiration and rosin residue from the bow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Renaissance Wax?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt came out of a test, not a recipe.\u003c\/strong\u003e Accelerated ageing tests at the British Museum rejected every commercial wax based on beeswax and carnauba because they \u003cstrong\u003econtain acids\u003c\/strong\u003e capable of spoiling original finishes over time. That is why this formulation is microcrystalline, refined from crude oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe proportion is set by the manufacturer.\u003c\/strong\u003e A wax solution prepared in the workshop depends on who prepares it — published treatment reports record proportions ranging from 2 % to 1:1 — whereas here the ratio of wax to solvent is the same in every tin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClear film.\u003c\/strong\u003e Applied thinly and rubbed out to full lustre it stays clear, and the manufacturer states that repeated use causes no loss of clarity and no darkening of the surface beneath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReversible.\u003c\/strong\u003e The manufacturer states that it can be completely removed by rubbing with \u003cem\u003ewhite spirit\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe manufacturer declares it \u003cstrong\u003efree from acids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePresentation and storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresentation: \u003cstrong\u003e65 ml tin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in a cool place with the container \u003cstrong\u003etightly closed and upright\u003c\/strong\u003e, away from heat, direct sunlight and any source of ignition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShelf life: the manufacturer states \u003cstrong\u003eseveral years\u003c\/strong\u003e with the tin firmly capped, thanks to the wax's solvent-retention capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains \u003cem\u003ewhite spirit\u003c\/em\u003e: apply in a well ventilated area. The manufacturer recommends nitrile, polythene or PVC gloves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe limits, stated\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is not a permanent coating:\u003c\/strong\u003e it is a sacrificial layer that is consumed, and unevenly — sooner on upper areas, on those washed by rain and on those exposed to sun. Outdoors it requires periodic maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe surface underneath decides the outcome.\u003c\/strong\u003e Published tests on microcrystalline waxes give markedly different results depending on what lies beneath: good over preserved natural patina, considerably worse over polished metal or artificial patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbove 50 °C and in direct sun, no.\u003c\/strong\u003e On an exposed dark surface it may soften\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn archaeological iron it does not replace humidity control\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is the real lever in that case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApply to a clean, degreased and dry surface.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moisture trapped underneath creates a microclimate where corrosion continues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn aged layers removal may not be complete\u003c\/strong\u003e, even though the manufacturer states reversibility with \u003cem\u003ewhite spirit\u003c\/em\u003e. The sooner it is renewed, the more cleanly it comes off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlways spread it thinly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Built up in crevices and mouldings it leaves whitish deposits that are hard to remove\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"innv-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs it suitable for an outdoor bronze sculpture?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"innv-faq__a\"\u003eIt is used outdoors, but it is worth knowing what you are buying. Conservation literature documents that outdoors microcrystalline waxes act as a sacrificial layer and not as a permanent barrier: on a monument monitored for a year, with three coats applied, the wax had gone from shoulders and crown at twelve months. Outdoors this is a maintenance decision, not protection you apply and forget.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow does it differ from microcrystalline wax in blocks or pellets?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"innv-faq__a\"\u003eIn that this one already comes dissolved, as a paste. Solid microcrystalline wax has to be melted, or made up into a white spirit solution, before it can be applied; that is what published treatment reports describe. If you are looking for wax to prepare your own solution, this is not the presentation you want.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes the object need to be warmed before application?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"innv-faq__a\"\u003eTreatment reports published in Spain describe microcrystalline wax applied cold, with a pad or brush, and then polished with a soft brush. Pre-heating belongs to a different practice — molten wax on monumental bronze — and there what is heated is the support, not the tin.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is it removed when it needs renewing?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"innv-faq__a\"\u003eThe manufacturer states that it is completely removed by rubbing with \u003cem\u003ewhite spirit\u003c\/em\u003e. It is best not to let it age too long: on old layers removal is documented as sometimes incomplete, and the literature then speaks of conditional reversibility.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan it be used on silver?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"innv-faq__a\"\u003eIts best documented use on silver is not as a barrier against tarnish, but as an anti-abrasion layer over a finish already in place, on the parts that are handled. For tarnish, museum literature works with other solutions.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eAnd on wood?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"innv-faq__a\"\u003eYes. The manufacturer indicates it on furniture and carving, both to protect an existing finish — French polish included — and applied directly to sanded hardwood, with no need for a sealer.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow far does a 65 ml tin go?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"innv-faq__a\"\u003eThere is no coverage figure published by the manufacturer, so we will not give you one. What is stated is that applied correctly, in thin layers, consumption is very low.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAny questions?\u003c\/strong\u003e Write to us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/34614504565\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWhatsApp\u003c\/a\u003e, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/innovart.art\/en\"\u003einnovart.art\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@innovart.art\"\u003einfo@innovart.art\u003c\/a\u003e and we will advise you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e.innv-faq{margin-top:8px;}.innv-faq details{border:1px solid #e5e2dc;border-radius:8px;margin:0 0 10px;background:#fff;}.innv-faq summary{cursor:pointer;list-style:none;padding:14px 46px 14px 16px;position:relative;font-weight:700;}.innv-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none;}.innv-faq summary::after{content:'+';position:absolute;right:16px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);font-size:1.4em;line-height:1;color:#00494f;}.innv-faq details[open] summary::after{content:'\\2013';}.innv-faq details[open] summary{border-bottom:1px solid #efece6;}.innv-faq summary:hover{background:#faf8f5;}.innv-faq__a{padding:12px 16px 16px;margin:0;}\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Picreator","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53878184477019,"sku":null,"price":28.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/8441\/2251\/files\/renaissance-wax-65-ml-cera-microcristalina.jpg?v=1787664426","url":"https:\/\/innovart.art\/en\/products\/renaissance-wax-65-ml","provider":"Innovart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}