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The better the wood preparation, the better the final result. Minwax Preparation products are the first step to ensure your wood surfaces show their most beautiful colors and smoothest finishes.

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Manufacturer	‎Minwax
Part Number	‎785004444
Item Weight	‎1.25 pounds
Product Dimensions	‎5 x 5 x 4 inches
Country of Origin	‎China
Item model number	‎785004444
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	‎No
Size	‎16 Ounce (Pack of 1)
Color	‎Natural
Style	‎Wax
Material	‎Paste
Item Package Quantity	‎1
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Usage	‎Polishing, Cleaning
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1 lb Minwax 78500 Natural Paste Finishing Wax Protective Finish

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Customers find the wax works well, particularly for DIY chalk paint projects, and appreciate its nice sheen that brings out wood richness. The product is easy to apply with cheesecloth, provides a durable finish, and customers consider it worth the price. The quality receives mixed feedback, with some praising it as real paste wax while others note it's very hard. The smell also gets mixed reviews, with some appreciating its minimal scent while others find it horrible.

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253 customers mention "Works well"222 positive31 negative

Customers find that the wax works well, particularly for DIY chalk paint projects, and one customer mentions it performs effectively on table saw and joiner tables.

"...Other than that, works just as it should." Read more

"...This can lasts months. It's a great value and great product. I will continue buying this paste wax." Read more

"Works great no problems." Read more

"...Wish it came with a few buffer blocks or something. Works good though don't put to much or ul be buffing ur azz off 🤣 trust me I know lol...." Read more

152 customers mention "Finish"138 positive14 negative

Customers are satisfied with the wax's finish, praising its nice sheen and smooth appearance, with one customer noting how it brings out the richness of the wood.

"Used it for wooden dollhouse flooring. They turned out beautifully. Would recommend." Read more

"...oily while being applied but the resulting surface stays dry and polished. In this case it was applied over a matte water-based poly...." Read more

"...It creates a protection and nice sheen. The application is easy and non messy. I applied using a sponge and the paste dries quickly...." Read more

"Makes a nice glossy surface, only time will tell how if it holds up." Read more

119 customers mention "Ease of application"100 positive19 negative

Customers find the wax easy to apply, particularly noting that it works well with cheesecloth and is quicker to use than liquid alternatives.

"...It creates a protection and nice sheen. The application is easy and non messy. I applied using a sponge and the paste dries quickly...." Read more

"...Contains no silicone, so is safe to use with woodworking projects. Easy to use." Read more

"...I would recommend this for any new chalk painter. It's easy to use and give furniture a great and natural look." Read more

"...It is a easy, hands-on technique to do. Adds a true personal touch to the finish and your work. MinWax does make it easy!" Read more

68 customers mention "Durability"48 positive20 negative

Customers find the wax durable, with one mentioning it holds up well to traffic.

"...It creates a protection and nice sheen. The application is easy and non messy. I applied using a sponge and the paste dries quickly...." Read more

"...It not only worked well, but the finish looks so much richer and more professional...." Read more

"...about the wax consistency, is it supposed to be hard, crumbling to pieces out of the can? Mine was...." Read more

"...Minwax is my go-to brand. This can lasts months. It's a great value and great product. I will continue buying this paste wax." Read more

49 customers mention "Smoothness"45 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the wax's smoothness, noting that it leaves a creamy soft feel and makes wood surfaces smooth.

"...color at all, but seemed to bring out the wood grain and the finish is so soft to touch...." Read more

"...'s used to keep the tables for woodworking slick to the pieces glide smoothly during cutting." Read more

"...The beautiful tiffany blue darkened subtly, evening out and smoothing the paint...." Read more

"...No more resistance when pulling out or closing the drawers, they glide effortlessly - AMAZING!!..." Read more

43 customers mention "Value for money"41 positive2 negative

Customers find the wax to be worth the price, with one mentioning it saves money compared to English wax.

"...One can will allow for 2 applications so I think it’s worth the $." Read more

"...Minwax is my go-to brand. This can lasts months. It's a great value and great product. I will continue buying this paste wax." Read more

"Hard to find anymore. They good stuff." Read more

"Great price and quality." Read more

96 customers mention "Wax quality"58 positive38 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the wax quality, with some finding it excellent and real paste, while others report that it is very hard and has a crumbly consistency.

"Wax on, wax off. Easy with a nice finish." Read more

"...My only doubt was about the wax consistency, is it supposed to be hard, crumbling to pieces out of the can? Mine was...." Read more

"Love the mellow smell and the smooth sheen and feel of wax on wood. I use it mainly for my shop jigs and fixtures...." Read more

"...minwax to build up a little on the rags, it's soft, and then apply to your surface. Buff down, don't leave it gobbed up, and you have a nice surface...." Read more

39 customers mention "Smell"19 positive20 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the wax's smell, with some finding it barely noticeable while others describe it as horrible.

"Love the mellow smell and the smooth sheen and feel of wax on wood. I use it mainly for my shop jigs and fixtures...." Read more

"...kerosene (jet fuel), which didn't surprise me much given the slight gas station smell...." Read more

"Yep it works. Minimal smell, easy to apply, I use it on 1/2 and 3/4” wood projects." Read more

"...unless you really get your face down into it, then there is the slight petrol smell...." Read more

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Eric Sepulveda
Works great
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2025
Color: NaturalSize: 16 Ounce (Pack of 1)Style: WaxVerified Purchase

Works great no problems.

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Beautiful finish
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2025
Color: NaturalSize: 16 Ounce (Pack of 1)Style: WaxVerified Purchase
This was recommended to me by a woodworking craftsman. He makes custom furniture for rich people. I used it on 2 pieces. One was a rustic dining table that I wanted to look as natural as possible. It did not change the color at all, but seemed to bring out the wood grain and the finish is so soft to touch. The second piece is a nightstand that I used bright colored furniture stains on. It was bleeding on the objects I put on the table. I used this wax finish as a way of sealing the color. It not only worked well, but the finish looks so much richer and more professional. It looked like a home project before, and now it looks like something you would find in an artsy furniture store. It's completely changed the look for the better. And that creamy soft feel is amazing.

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PickyPaula
Surprising protection 💪🏾
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2024
Color: NaturalSize: 16 Ounce (Pack of 1)Style: WaxVerified Purchase
To protect my iron gate, I treat it every year with Minwax paste. It creates a protection and nice sheen. The application is easy and non messy. I applied using a sponge and the paste dries quickly. One can will allow for 2 applications so I think it’s worth the $.

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Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2024
To protect my iron gate, I treat it every year with Minwax paste. It creates a protection and nice sheen. The application is easy and non messy. I applied using a sponge and the paste dries quickly. One can will allow for 2 applications so I think it’s worth the $.

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Karina
Great Finishing For Chalk Paint
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2015
Color: NaturalSize: 16 Ounce (Pack of 1)Style: WaxVerified Purchase
This is my first time chalk painting furniture. I used this wax to finish two side tables - chalk paint(FOLKART Plaid 34159 Home Decor Chalk, 8-Ounce, Cascade) and wax brush(Chalk Painter's Choice - Professional Wax Brush {R15}). The wax brush was a huge disappointment, and as a beginner, I realized it better to use this with a simple wash cloth and not a brush.

The first thing that made me very nervous about this finishing wax was the huge warning label that read "Contains solvents which can cause permanent brain and nervous system damage". This freaked me out and I used this on my balcony, kept it far from my face and tried not to breathe while using the product. If you've ever used it this way, you know it's fairly hard to use. After I relaxed a little, I started to notice the difference in made on my furniture. The beautiful tiffany blue darkened subtly, evening out and smoothing the paint. After a day of drying, it really made a huge difference to my chalk painted side tables. I like that it doesn't give my side tables an overly shiny feel. I don't want it to look like painted laminate, I want it to look natural, and this finishing wax does that in spades.

This is also a huge quantity, the two side tables I used this on barely made a dent in the tin. I have plenty left for my future chalk painting endeavors. I have found chalk painting furniture to be a lot easier than any other paint and finishing wax makes it even easier. I think finishing wax makes using chalk paints even more forgiving than they already are, smoothing and evening out for that lovely finished look. I would recommend this for any new chalk painter. It's easy to use and give furniture a great and natural look.

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Karina

Great Finishing For Chalk Paint

Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2015
This is my first time chalk painting furniture. I used this wax to finish two side tables - chalk paint(FOLKART Plaid 34159 Home Decor Chalk, 8-Ounce, Cascade) and wax brush(Chalk Painter's Choice - Professional Wax Brush {R15}). The wax brush was a huge disappointment, and as a beginner, I realized it better to use this with a simple wash cloth and not a brush.

The first thing that made me very nervous about this finishing wax was the huge warning label that read "Contains solvents which can cause permanent brain and nervous system damage". This freaked me out and I used this on my balcony, kept it far from my face and tried not to breathe while using the product. If you've ever used it this way, you know it's fairly hard to use. After I relaxed a little, I started to notice the difference in made on my furniture. The beautiful tiffany blue darkened subtly, evening out and smoothing the paint. After a day of drying, it really made a huge difference to my chalk painted side tables. I like that it doesn't give my side tables an overly shiny feel. I don't want it to look like painted laminate, I want it to look natural, and this finishing wax does that in spades.

This is also a huge quantity, the two side tables I used this on barely made a dent in the tin. I have plenty left for my future chalk painting endeavors. I have found chalk painting furniture to be a lot easier than any other paint and finishing wax makes it even easier. I think finishing wax makes using chalk paints even more forgiving than they already are, smoothing and evening out for that lovely finished look. I would recommend this for any new chalk painter. It's easy to use and give furniture a great and natural look.

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Misspatty
Worked great for dollhouse floors!
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2025
Color: NaturalSize: 16 Ounce (Pack of 1)Style: WaxVerified Purchase
Used it for wooden dollhouse flooring. They turned out beautifully. Would recommend.

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Worked great for dollhouse floors!

Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2025
Used it for wooden dollhouse flooring. They turned out beautifully. Would recommend.

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Furniture wax
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2025
Color: NaturalSize: 16 Ounce (Pack of 1)Style: WaxVerified Purchase
Wax on, wax off. Easy with a nice finish.

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Dave C
very easy to use
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2025
Color: NaturalSize: 16 Ounce (Pack of 1)Style: WaxVerified Purchase
Makes a nice glossy surface, only time will tell how if it holds up.

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Geoffrey L Heyer
Must-have in a woodshop
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2024
Color: NaturalSize: 16 Ounce (Pack of 1)Style: WaxVerified Purchase
Paste wax has 1000s of applications in a woodshop. I use it to "grease" all jigs/tools with metal rails. For example, I use a log-holding jig to cut round log slices on a bandsaw. Adding a small amount of wax where metal touches metal improves the sliding of the jig significantly. It also helps a jig to slide in a miter slot. I use paste wax over some wood finishes to add that shine. Minwax is my go-to brand. This can lasts months. It's a great value and great product. I will continue buying this paste wax.

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Sinisa Mestric
acurate
Reviewed in Germany on October 15, 2023
Color: NaturalSize: 16 Ounce (Pack of 1)Style: WaxVerified Purchase

exelent product

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Alison Stringer
Superb emballage...
Reviewed in France on June 24, 2022
Color: NaturalSize: 16 Ounce (Pack of 1)Style: WaxVerified Purchase
Le produit est le produit ... Cher mais haute gamme .. si pas nécessaire à faire une commentaire ...par contre le emballage .. 110% ... Le frais de port un peut cher mais jais vous pourquoi ... Absolument secure dans un carton et le tour de carton les couche de plastique et une étiquette rouge signaler fragile .. ça prendre 2 minutes pour ouvrir .. mais quand jai arrivée à le produit en état parfait franchement recommandé cette vendeur ... Merci pour votre produit et service ...10/10+++++
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Reviewed in Sweden on August 28, 2024
Color: NaturalSize: 16 Ounce (Pack of 1)Style: WaxVerified Purchase
Blir en väldigt fin yta på träet

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Nigel Purcell-herbert
Good quality product
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 5, 2013
Color: NaturalSize: 16 Ounce (Pack of 1)Style: WaxVerified Purchase
I bought this polish for finishing wood turning items and it is ideal for lighter woods. It's easy to apply and buffs to a very attractive lustre.

The only issue is that it was shipped from the USA and took ages to arrive!

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Carle Churly
Very good polish.
Reviewed in Canada on August 14, 2023
Color: NaturalSize: 16 Ounce (Pack of 1)Style: WaxVerified Purchase
Old fashioned shine and protection.

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