From "Flat" 🤓 to "Flashy" 😎
This is (IMO) an outstanding product . . .<br /><br />I returned to the states in August of 2015 after having lived in Germany for the past couple years .  . . and during our stay, we picked up a number of antique items (some, like this stove, needed a little finishing TLC).  So, to that end, I attempted to find a stove polish similar to that used in Germany . . . after checking the big-box stores, all I could really find were versions of spray paints (not what I was looking for; for reasons beyond the scope of this review).  Anyway, after speaking w/ some friends back in Germany (one guy, Lothar, was a professional restorer of antique cast iron stoves, takenplattens, irons, etc.) .  . . this was the product that I ended up with . . . as it was recommended to me by Lothar.<br /><br />Initially, it was difficult to determine the 'end color' of this product as I was looking for a 'silver-black' finish & this one came as close as saying &#34;graphite&#34;.  So, I thought I'd give it a try . . .the picture I'm attaching is being provided so that readers/viewers may appreciate the before & after effects.  The doors are the 'after' applying & buffing the polish; whereas the area immediately around the doors (both sets of doors) have not been buffed.  As you can see, the contrast between the 'pre & post' buffing is pretty dramatic . . . it goes from a flat black to a glossy-ish silver-black.  (Note: ignore the crown as it's not been addressed yet & ignore the firebox, below, as it's been buffed).  So, for purposes of this review, check out the doors & the immediate areas around the doors.<br /><br />If you're going to use this polish on a stove (or any iron item w /much detail), then I'd recommend using the following:<br /><br />1) Application Brushes: both sponge & bristle brushes have a purpose in this restoration<br />2) Buffing: I used both cotton rags & a horse hair brush.<br />3) Dremmel: I used my dremmel (w/ appropriate attachments) for some buffing in the very tight spaces.<br /><br />After applying the polish & waiting a minimum of 4 hours, it requires a bit of 'elbow grease'; but the end product is well worth it.<br /><br />Anyway, I hope this is helpful.<br /><br />Regards,<br /><br />Shek
Rating: 5 stars