Maintaining the finish on a Black Mantel Clock

[Bigjeep]

OK, I have two Seth Thomas Mantel Clocks and the black finish is nice. I've serched the forums, but most posts deal with refinish! How do I maintain the black finish? with wax or polish? Some type of cleaner?.

 

[Bigjeep]

OK, I have two Seth Thomas Mantel Clocks and the black finish is nice. I've serched the forums, but most posts deal with refinish! How do I maintain the black finish? with wax or polish? Some type of cleaner?. View attachment 716392

Thats the sun on the right side of the clock!

 

[JTD]

How do I maintain the black finish? with wax or polish? Some type of cleaner

You are asking two about different things. 'Cleaner' would remove dirt and grime, which you seem to have done (am I right?) and 'wax' would preserve and maintain what you have cleaned.

I like to use Renaissance wax on something I have cleaned. It is not cheap but a little goes a very long way and it is extremely good (museums use it). It doesn't leave a sticky surface and doesn't show, it just protects.

Others may have other thoughts.

JTD

 

[Bigjeep]

Checked it out and just ordered the wax!

 

[JTD]

Checked it out and just ordered the wax!

I think you will like it - and you get quite a large jar, which will last you for years.

JTD

 

[Bigjeep]

Well I have used the Renaissance wax on two clocks and it is fantastic! The more layers you put on, the greater the mirror finish!

 

[JTD]

Well I have used the Renaissance wax on two clocks and it is fantastic! The more layers you put on, the greater the mirror finish! View attachment 717325

Glad you like it - I have used it for years and like it very much. The secret is not to use too much at a time, just a very thin application each time.

Another big advantage, it doesn't melt if the jar gets warm. I didn't know this until yesterday, when we had 40 deg.,C (104 deg.F) heat and although all my other polishes melted, the Renaissance was still solid!

JTD