--- product_id: 332644832 title: "Minwax 786004444 Paste Finishing Wax, 1 Pound (Pack of 1), Dark, 16 Ounce" brand: "minwax" price: "$63.29" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Minwax" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/332644832-minwax-786004444-paste-finishing-wax-1-pound-pack-of-1 store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Hand-Rubbed Luster Furniture & Antiques Easy Application Minwax 786004444 Paste Finishing Wax, 1 Pound (Pack of 1), Dark, 16 Ounce **Brand:** minwax **Price:** $63.29 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ✨ Shine On: Elevate Your Wood Game! ✨ ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Minwax 786004444 Paste Finishing Wax, 1 Pound (Pack of 1), Dark, 16 Ounce by minwax - **How much does it cost?** $63.29 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/332644832-minwax-786004444-paste-finishing-wax-1-pound-pack-of-1) ## Best For - minwax enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted minwax brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Eco-Friendly Choice:** Safe for your home and the environment—no harsh chemicals! - • **Long-Lasting Luster:** Enjoy a durable finish that enhances the natural beauty of wood. - • **Transform Your Wood:** Elevate your furniture with a stunning, polished finish. - • **Versatile Protection:** Ideal for antiques, cabinets, and more—no hard coat needed. - • **Effortless Application:** Simply rub on for a quick, beautiful shine. ## Overview Minwax 786004444 Paste Finishing Wax is a premium 1-pound wax designed to protect and enhance the beauty of finished wood surfaces. Perfect for furniture, antiques, and cabinetry, this special dark wax provides a hand-rubbed luster without the need for a hard protective coat. Easy to apply and eco-friendly, it’s the go-to choice for those who appreciate quality craftsmanship. ## Description Minwax PolyShades combines beautiful oil based wood stain and polyurethane in one simple step. Minwax PolyShades provides rich wood color and long lasting protection while enhancing the wood grain. PolyShades will reduce finishing time compared with staining with one product and protecting with another. Review: Great product. Use it all the time. Review: Bought this to wax the top on a table saw after reading reddit recommendations. Feel like a dummy for not doing this sooner. Protects the metal and makes a smooth glide surface for the wood. Waxing your table saw works. ## Features - Minwax Paste Finishing Wax protects and adds hand-rubbed luster to any finished wood surface. - It is recommended for furniture, antiques, woodwork, cabinets, doors, paneling and accessories that do not need a hard protective coat of polyurethane. - Leaves nice polished look to any finished wood surface ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00164QJJ0 | | Best Sellers Rank | #32,209 in Health ( See Top 100 in Health ) #53 in Wood Polish | | Brand Name | Minwax | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,453) | | Item Form | Paste | | Item Type Name | Paste Finishing Wax | | Item Weight | 0.57 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Minwax | | Model Number | 786004444 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Part Number | 78600 | | Recommended Uses For Product | For Polishing | | Specific Uses For Product | Polishing | | UPC | 885594468586 885560344777 074994508828 027426786004 783961408169 | | Unit Count | 16 Grams | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Minwax - **Item form:** Paste - **Item weight:** 0.57 Kilograms - **Recommended uses for product:** For Polishing - **Specific uses for product:** Polishing ## Images ![Minwax 786004444 Paste Finishing Wax, 1 Pound (Pack of 1), Dark, 16 Ounce - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71JhkLDw+0L.jpg) ![Minwax 786004444 Paste Finishing Wax, 1 Pound (Pack of 1), Dark, 16 Ounce - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81TMd-s69TL.jpg) ![Minwax 786004444 Paste Finishing Wax, 1 Pound (Pack of 1), Dark, 16 Ounce - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81J5WSjKtJL.jpg) ![Minwax 786004444 Paste Finishing Wax, 1 Pound (Pack of 1), Dark, 16 Ounce - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81k7r0V7VbL.jpg) ![Minwax 786004444 Paste Finishing Wax, 1 Pound (Pack of 1), Dark, 16 Ounce - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81RaWe3JIiL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can it be used for chalk painted furniture?** A: Yes, that is all I use it for is my chalk painted furniture. I use it on any piece I paint black, or if I want to get an antique look on a creamy color. It also makes red look very deep and rich. I just love this dark wax so easy to work with. **Q: Dining table stained & finished with polyurethane, will this protect top better than just adding more coats of polyurethane?** A: Unlike the conventional "wisdom" repeated here, you do not need to sand between coats of polyurethane, it does not mechanically bond. It always solvent bonds. The reason they tell you to sand between coats is to remove any oil, wax or other debris that will interfere with the chemical bond. If you have layers of polyurethane delaminating, you've done something wrong. Either the surface was contaminated or you mixed an oil and water based finish. It can also happen if you don't allow layers to cure between coats. Adding wax will offer a layer of protection but for most things, polyurethane is a superior finish for protecting wood in most cases. **Q: does this work like the Annie Sloan's dark paste wax?** A: It is a little harder to buff out and doesn't get as dark as Annie with 1 coat that's why I add a little black paint to mine.. 2 coats and it looks good .. if you want to actually see dark pop with little woolrk I would stick with Annie it's less work. **Q: I bought a blue painted dresser, and wonder if the dark or light Minwax would be better. It is a medium hue blue, not dark but not light. Please help!** A: If you want the dresser to stay the same blue I would use the light wax. The dark wax may make the piece darker than you want. The dark wax is great for black paint, or for lighter painted pieces you want to give an aged look. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by A***R on 23 April 2026* Great product. Use it all the time. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by A***S on 3 May 2026* Bought this to wax the top on a table saw after reading reddit recommendations. Feel like a dummy for not doing this sooner. Protects the metal and makes a smooth glide surface for the wood. Waxing your table saw works. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by C***R on 21 June 2016* I've become a bit of a furniture upcycling addict and I've been doing a lot of work with home made chalk paint. Because of this process I also have to use something as a protectant and the finishing wax works great. I didn't even realize Minwax made it in a tinted wax until I got on here looking for the regular wax that doesn't have any color to it. Here's where things get awesome. With the chalk painting I distress the corners and other places on furniture to bring out the natural (or stained) wood underneath. In the past with the regular wax I actually added a dark (ebony, I think) stain to it to help keep the wood coming through a rich dark color. Let me tell you, trying to mix the stain with the wax was a HUGE pain. I saw this in the special dark and thought I'd give it a try since it seems as if it was going to do exactly what I had been wasting time doing and converting a two step process down to one step. Bought it, tried it, and it was AWESOME! It went on smooth and buffed beautifully. I'll never go back to the hard way I was doing it before! On a side note, with the furniture I did before - I turned a buffet into a bathroom vanity and we've been using it for about 9 months.. The cabinet still looks beautiful and the wax did a great job at protecting it. This stuff is made to last. ## Frequently Bought Together - Minwax 786004444 Paste Finishing Wax, 1 Pound (Pack of 1), Dark, 16 Ounce - 1 lb Minwax 78500 Natural Paste Finishing Wax Protective Finish - Trewax Paste Wax with Carnauba Wax, Clear, 12.35-Ounce, Ideal on Hardwood Floors, Fine Furniture, Granite, Marble and Bronze --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/332644832-minwax-786004444-paste-finishing-wax-1-pound-pack-of-1](https://www.desertcart.us/products/332644832-minwax-786004444-paste-finishing-wax-1-pound-pack-of-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*