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AnthonyH- I’m also a little confused by the correct use of steel wools and wax.
Length of open air time for the wax could be an issue? You might be applying the wax to thick or waiting to long (or short) to buff it. I’ve had better luck with Briwax over shellac (for a low lustre). I’ve had difficulty using Renaissance Wax over shellac. It buffs completely off of shellac with very little effort.
I’ve seen wax applied with cotton cloth, cheese-cloth, 000 scotch-brite, and 0000 steel-wool. I wish I understood how best to use steel wool…
Steel wool, for me has always left behind trail of steel fibers and dust that become wedged into the surface looking dirty and tattered. Hopefully the min wax works out for you.
Cheers