GB2166450A

GB2166450A - Polishes

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Publication number: GB2166450A
Application number: GB08427932A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Roderick John Bennett
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1984-11-05
Filing date: 1984-11-05
Publication date: 1986-05-08
Also published as: GB8427932D0

Abstract

An improved polish, particularly for furniture, which is self-finishing and which gives a durable non-tacky surface of attractive appearance consists of a mixture of 1) a French polish, 2) a solvent comprising a C1 - C4 alkanol such as methylated spirit or an ethanol spirit and 3) a turpentine, the ratio of the parts by volume of the three constituents being such that the parts by volume of each of the second and third constituents are present in the mixture to at least 50 percent by volume of the French polish. Preferably the proportions of the second and third constituents i.e. of the methylated or ethanol spirit and of the turpentine, are substantially equal to that of the French polish, that is to say the parts by volume of each of the three constituents are substantially equal.

Description

SPECIFICATION Improvements in polishes The present invention relates to an improved polish and more particularly to an improved furniture polish.

Various kinds of polish are known which are intended for furniture and wooden items generally, but many of these, such as French polish, often require a subsequent finishing or cutting-back in order to produce a visually satisfactory surface and attractive appearance, whilst other polishes such as wax polishes tend to remain slightly sticky or tacky and therefore readily collect dirt and dust.

It is an object of the present invention to provide an improved polish, particularly for furniture, which is self-finishing and which gives a durable non-tacky surface of attractive appearance.

According to the present invention a polish consists of a mixture of 1) a French polish, 2) a solvent comprising a C1- C4 alkanol such as methylated spirit or an ethanol spirit and 3) a turpentine, the ratio of the parts by volume of the three constituents being such that the parts by volume of each of the second and third constituents are present in the mixture to at least 50 percent by volume of the French polish. Preferably the porportions of the second and third constituents i.e. of the methylated or ethanol spirit and of the turpentine, are substantially equal to that of the French polish, that is to say the parts by volume of each of the three constituents are substantially equal.

Advantageously the polish may additionally contain vinegar, preferably malt vinegar, up to approximately 22 percent by volume of the above mixture. The vinegar acts as a cleaning agent. The mixture may also contain terebine up to 2 percent by volume of the above mixture. The terebine acts as a drying agent. However, these auxiliary constituents are not essential and the advantageous effects of the polish according to the present invention may be obtained largely without these additional constituents.

Preferred ranges for the constituents are: 30 - 50 vol % French polish 25 - 40 vol % Methylated spirits or ethanol 25 - 40 vol % Turpentine 0 - 32 vol % Vinegar 0 - 32 vol % Terebine The polish can be formed by thoroughly mixing the constituents at room temperature and where the polish has been standing for some time, it should be thoroughly shaken before use.

The polish according to the invention may be applied on to prepared smooth bare wood surfaces and also on to existing polished wood surfaces. It acts to clean dirt and wax from previously polished surfaces and may be built up in to a robust polished layer. The polish may be applied by a soft cloth or rag which may be screwed in to small pieces about the size of a golf ball. The polish may be rubbed into awkward corners and shaped and carved wooden surfaces with the aid of a soft brush.

The polish is self-finishing to a satisfactory smoothness and rapidly becomes touch-dry. Although an entirely satisfactory finish is obtained solely by application of the polish; if desired a wax can be applied over the polish and this may be done soon after application of the polish, for example after about one hour.

Thus, by using the polish of the present invention it is possible for an unskilled person to produce a satisfactory polished surface on both new and old wooden articles such as items of furniture and to build up a depth of polish as desired, by successive applications, without any skill or training. Since the polish is self-finishing the user only has to apply one mixture as distinct from many existing polishes which require a two-part application in order to produce the finished polish effect, and which additionally often require cutting-back.

1. A polish consisting of a mixture of 1) a French polish, 2) a solvent comprising a C1 - C4 alkanol such as methylated spirit or an ethanol spirit and 3) a turpentine, the ratio of the parts by volume of the three constituents being such that the parts by volume of each of the second and third constituents are present in the mixture to at least 50 percent by volume of the French polish.

2. A polish as claimed in claim 1, in which the proportions of the second and third constituents are substantially equal to that of the French polish, that is to say the parts by volume of each of the three constituents are substantially equal.

3. A polish as claimed in claim 1 or 2, in which the polish also contains up to approximately 3 1/2 percent by volume of a cleaning agent.

4. A polish as claimed in claim 3, in which the cleaning agent is a vinegar.

5. A polish as claimed in any preceding claim, in which the polish also contains up to 3 1/2 percent by volume of a drying agent.

6. A polish as claimed in claim 5, in which the drying agent is terebine.

7. A polish as claimed in any preceding claim, in which the preferred ranges for the constituents are: 30 - 50 vol % French polish 25 - 40 vol % Methylated spirits or ethanol 25 - 40 vol % Turpentine 0 - 32 vol % Vinegar 0 - 3- vol % Terebine 8. A method of producing a polish as claimed in any preceding claim, in which the polish is formed by thoroughly mixing the constituents at room temperature.

9. A self-finishing furniture polish substantially as hereinbefore described.

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Claims

**WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **. SPECIFICATION Improvements in polishes The present invention relates to an improved polish and more particularly to an improved furniture polish. Various kinds of polish are known which are intended for furniture and wooden items generally, but many of these, such as French polish, often require a subsequent finishing or cutting-back in order to produce a visually satisfactory surface and attractive appearance, whilst other polishes such as wax polishes tend to remain slightly sticky or tacky and therefore readily collect dirt and dust. It is an object of the present invention to provide an improved polish, particularly for furniture, which is self-finishing and which gives a durable non-tacky surface of attractive appearance. According to the present invention a polish consists of a mixture of 1) a French polish, 2) a solvent comprising a C1- C4 alkanol such as methylated spirit or an ethanol spirit and 3) a turpentine, the ratio of the parts by volume of the three constituents being such that the parts by volume of each of the second and third constituents are present in the mixture to at least 50 percent by volume of the French polish. Preferably the porportions of the second and third constituents i.e. of the methylated or ethanol spirit and of the turpentine, are substantially equal to that of the French polish, that is to say the parts by volume of each of the three constituents are substantially equal. Advantageously the polish may additionally contain vinegar, preferably malt vinegar, up to approximately 22 percent by volume of the above mixture. The vinegar acts as a cleaning agent. The mixture may also contain terebine up to 2 percent by volume of the above mixture. The terebine acts as a drying agent. However, these auxiliary constituents are not essential and the advantageous effects of the polish according to the present invention may be obtained largely without these additional constituents. Preferred ranges for the constituents are: 30 - 50 vol % French polish 25 - 40 vol % Methylated spirits or ethanol 25 - 40 vol % Turpentine 0 - 32 vol % Vinegar 0 - 32 vol % Terebine The polish can be formed by thoroughly mixing the constituents at room temperature and where the polish has been standing for some time, it should be thoroughly shaken before use. The polish according to the invention may be applied on to prepared smooth bare wood surfaces and also on to existing polished wood surfaces. It acts to clean dirt and wax from previously polished surfaces and may be built up in to a robust polished layer. The polish may be applied by a soft cloth or rag which may be screwed in to small pieces about the size of a golf ball. The polish may be rubbed into awkward corners and shaped and carved wooden surfaces with the aid of a soft brush. The polish is self-finishing to a satisfactory smoothness and rapidly becomes touch-dry. Although an entirely satisfactory finish is obtained solely by application of the polish; if desired a wax can be applied over the polish and this may be done soon after application of the polish, for example after about one hour. Thus, by using the polish of the present invention it is possible for an unskilled person to produce a satisfactory polished surface on both new and old wooden articles such as items of furniture and to build up a depth of polish as desired, by successive applications, without any skill or training. Since the polish is self-finishing the user only has to apply one mixture as distinct from many existing polishes which require a two-part application in order to produce the finished polish effect, and which additionally often require cutting-back. CLAIMS

4. A polish as claimed in claim 3, in which the cleaning agent is a vinegar.

6. A polish as claimed in claim 5, in which the drying agent is terebine.

7. A polish as claimed in any preceding claim, in which the preferred ranges for the constituents are:

30 - 50 vol % French polish

25 - 40 vol % Methylated spirits or ethanol

25 - 40 vol % Turpentine 0 - 32 vol % Vinegar 0 - 3- vol % Terebine

8. A method of producing a polish as claimed in any preceding claim, in which the polish is formed by thoroughly mixing the constituents at room temperature.

9. A self-finishing furniture polish substantially as hereinbefore described.