Paste Wax
$7.99 – $24.99
- Versatile protection for fine furniture and shop tools.
- Hard Carnauba formula creates a tough, durable finish.
- Dries hard without leaving a sticky, tacky residue.
- Easy-to-apply and free of harsh odors.
Discover the ultimate finish with RMP Finishes premium Paste Wax, a high-performance carnauba paste wax designed for versatility and superior protection. Available in Clear and Brown variations, this odorless wax provides a durable, high-sheen finish for furniture, woodturning, and tools. Ideally suited as a shop wax for tool maintenance and as hard wax for wood polishing, it restores luster, protects raw wood, and lubricates sliding surfaces without harsh fumes.
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RMP Finishes Paste Wax – Premium Carnauba Formula for Wood & Tools
Elevate your woodworking and restoration projects with our professional-grade RMP Finishes Paste Wax, expertly formulated to replace and surpass the industry standards of yesteryear. Whether you are sealing a new masterpiece or reviving an antique, our paste wax for wood offers an exceptional blend of durability, ease of use, and a classic hand-rubbed luster.
For decades, woodworkers relied on Johnson’s Paste Wax for everything from furniture care to tool maintenance. With that product now discontinued, RMP Finishes has developed the superior successor. We have engineered this formula to provide the same trusted utility—lubricating table saws, protecting cast iron, and sealing timber—but with a modern, eco-conscious improvement: it is completely odorless.
Our unique blend is crafted mainly from high-grade carnauba wax mixed with highly refined, truly odorless solvents (mineral spirits). This ensures a hard, tack-free finish that doesn’t smell up your shop or home.
- Available Colors: Clear (for invisible protection) and Brown (for creating patina and hiding nicks).
- Available Sizes: 2 oz, 4 oz, 8 oz, and 16 oz.
New Name, Same Formula
Formerly sold separately as Clear Carnauba Wax and Good O’l Brown Wax, we’ve combined these into one convenient listing and expanded our size range.
Two Versatile Variations
- Clear: The perfect all-rounder. Use to add a high-gloss sheen to milk paint, seal raw wood, or as a paste wax for table saw tops and other machinery. It reduces friction, allowing wood to glide smoothly over cast iron surfaces while preventing rust.
- Brown: Ideal for restoration. This variation imparts an “aged” look, instantly adding patina to new finishes or filling in minor scratches and defects on older furniture. It delivers a rich, warm glow that enhances the natural beauty of the grain.
- Odorless Application: Enjoy the process without the headache of harsh chemical fumes.
- Hard-Drying Finish: Carnauba wax creates a tough, non-sticky layer that resists fingerprints and moisture.
- Multi-Purpose: Excellent for furniture, floors, woodturning, and as a rust-preventative coating for shop tools.
Experience the next generation of wood protection. Whether you need a heavy-duty lubricant for your tools or a museum-quality finish for your furniture, RMP Finishes Paste Wax delivers.
We believe in using only the highest quality ingredients to ensure a finish that is safe for both you and your projects. RMP Finishes Paste Wax is formulated with a heavy concentration of Carnauba Wax—the hardest natural wax known and sourced from palm tree leaves. Unlike traditional products that fill the room with fumes, we use a highly refined, truly odorless mineral spirit solvent, making application pleasant and safe. Our Brown variation is further enhanced with natural iron oxide pigments to achieve a deep, warm patina.
Paste Wax Ingredients
- Carnauba Wax flakes
- Beeswax
- Candelilla Wax
- Pigments (Brown version only)
- Highly refined, odorless mineral spirits
Click here for a complete breakdown of our Paste Wax ingredients.
Learn how to apply Paste Wax from general instructions to specific scenarios.
Compare Paste Wax at a glance
Choosing the right wax finish shouldn’t be a guessing game. While Paste Wax offers unique benefits, it’s important to know how it stacks up against our other professional formulas. Use the table below to get a quick overview or click here to read our full comparison guide and find the perfect wax for your project.
| Wax Name | Best For | Key Features | Works Over | Durability | Sheen | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Wax
Formerly Wood Wax + Zero VOC Wax |
Unfinished furniture, charcuterie boards, Wood turning, food contact items | Food contact safe, plant-based formula, wax + oil combo | Raw wood, tung oiled surfaces, Real Milk Paint® (will darken color) | Very durable (indoors) after curing. Maintenance as needed. | Satin to high sheen | Walnut oil, carnauba wax, pigments (color versions) |
| Cutting Board Wax | Cutting boards, charcuterie boards, food contact items | Food contact safe, plant-based formula, vegan, mineral oil free | Cutting board oils, tung oiled surfaces | Moderately durable. Easy to reapply as needed. No cure time. | Satin to high sheen | Castor, Rice, & Carnauba Wax, Refined Almond Oil |
| Paste Wax
Formerly Clear Carnauba Wax + Good Ol’ Brown Wax |
High traffic surfaces, floors, black smithing, hand and shop tools | Hardest natural wax, fast drying, low odor | Any material, tung oiled surfaces | Durable (indoors). Reapply as sheen fades. Dries quickly. | High sheen | Waxes (carnauba, beeswax, candelilla, refined odorless mineral spirits, pigment (brown only) |
| Furniture Wax
Formerly Soft Wax |
Topcoat over milk paint/chalk paint, decorative accents (colors), furniture polish (clear) | Easy to apply, fast drying, low odor, minimal color shift over paint (clear) | Any material, Real Milk Paint® | Moderately durable (indoors). Reapply as sheen fades. Dries quickly. | Low to satin sheen | Waxes (carnauba, beeswax candelilla, paraffin) refined odorless mineral spirits, pigments (colors only) |
| Soapstone Sealer | Soapstone, granite, blue stone, and concrete countertops/sinks | Fully drying, food contact safe, routine maintenance not required | Absorbent, stone materials | Very durable (indoors) after curing. Maintenance as needed. | Satin to high sheen | Walnut oil & carnauba wax |
