Dear Dr. Woodwell, Well I followed your instruction but I still have a question about part two of the process. Would Turtle wax be a "high quality cream car polish"? And what should I use to apply it? Should I use the applicator that comes with the wax, a cloth or something else? Also, before I apply the wax, I was wondering about a remedy for the scratches on the furniture. These scratches are too deep to keep rubbing with steel wool. What, if anything, should I use to fill them and should I fill them before applying the wax?.. thxs for your reply in advance...Colleen