After the Wood Elixir treatment has cured for a few days, you can increase the sheen on the finish with an application of automobile rubbing compound. This is a mild abrasive equivalent to about 3000 grit sand paper. --Previous Message-- : I treated the top of an old cedar chest that : was scratched, flaking and water stained. : The color came back beautifully. The : surface is smooth but, the finish ended : slightly less glossy than the rest of the : chest. I want to make the finish a little : shinier. What would you recommend. Thank : you :