The Howard Products FW0016 Wood Polish & Conditioner is a 16-ounce, orange-colored product designed to preserve wood finishes and prevent them from drying out and cracking. During the natural life cycle of a tree, the wood is kept in a moisturized state. This product aims to reintroduce essential oils to the wood, keeping it from drying out, while also leaving a protective coating of Brazilian carnauba wax and beeswax.

The Howard Feed-N-Wax can be applied monthly or whenever the finish appears faded or dry. It enhances the natural beauty and depth of the wood grain, whether the surface is finished or unfinished, by harnessing the power of real orange oil and high-quality waxes.

This product was developed as the perfect companion to the Howard Restor-A-Finish when users want to maintain and preserve the beauty of a restored finish. However, it is important to note that the Wood Polish & Conditioner is combustible and contains petroleum distillate, so it should be kept away from heat, sparks, and flames, and used with adequate ventilation. Prolonged skin contact should also be avoided, and the product should be kept out of the reach of children.

The Howard Restor-A-Finish, in the Golden Oak color variant, is an 8-fluid-ounce product that was created in 1969 by Douglas G. Howard to address the challenge of eliminating blemishes in wood finishes and restoring the original color and luster without removing the existing finish. Unable to find a suitable solution in the local hardware store, Howard set out to develop his own product in his garage.

His goal was to create something that would be more than just a surface treatment, yet not a stripper or refinisher. The key was to develop a formula that could clean and polish the surface, penetrate the finish with stain, and leave the original finish intact. The result was the Restor-A-Finish, the first in what would become a complete line of wood care products from Howard.

For over 40 years, the Restor-A-Finish has been a standard in the antique industry, as it preserves the original wood finish, helping to maintain the authenticity and value of the item. In contrast, stripping the finish may literally strip the piece of its value. The Restor-A-Finish can closely match almost any existing wood tone, from Birdseye Maple to Jacobean, using one of the nine available finish colors. Antique dealers, refinishers, and homemakers have found it to be a safer and easier alternative to stripping and refinishing, as it can effectively address issues such as scratches, oxidation, white heat rings, watermarks, smoke damage, and sun fade.

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