Wood veneers
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Mike Phillips
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My guess without more information would be to use a quality one-step cleaner/wax by hand. Apply, rub, let dry and wipe off.
My guess without more information is the wood veneers on an older car have a lacquer paint on them.
What are you working on?
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A 2004 Bentley continental
Mike Phillips
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If you can wait a few weeks I have one of these cars for my upcoming 3-day detailing class. I'll look at the venners, figure it out and post back here.
Training Cars for the 2019 May 3-Day Detailing Bootcamp Class
2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
If you can't wait, then any quality light polish or cleaner/wax should be safe and make the finish clear and shiny. Test to a small area first and go from there.
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I don't know for sure but there is a good chance the coating on the veneer is either a Polyurethane, Acrylic Polyurethane or even a two part Polyester.
These cars a made in England and these are the pretty much the only coating used in the wood industry in Europe.
Polyester is widely used in private jets and high end yachts.
These cars a made in England and these are the pretty much the only coating used in the wood industry in Europe.
Polyester is widely used in private jets and high end yachts.
Mike Phillips
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I agree.
If the wood trim is in a modern car it wouldn't be lacquer it would be modern coating.
You would treat it the same way as lacquer and that is to keep it simply and use a quality one-step cleaner/wax. The cleaner in the wax would remove smudges, fingerprints and any fading or oxidation and this will restore clarity. The protection ingredients will add gloss and shine.