Gilboys Reviews 172

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Evaluating 102 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the products for their top quality, ease of use, and the beautiful, transformative finishes they achieve on various wooden items. Many highlight the excellent user experience, noting how simple the products are to apply and how effectively they restore and enhance furniture. Reviewers also frequently commend the exceptional service and the helpful, knowledgeable staff. People appreciate the personalized touches, such as handwritten notes and thoughtful packaging, which contribute to a very positive overall impression of the company.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top Class Product People and businesses should take notice of how Gilboys conduct their business. From their Social Media, paid promotions, their website, the ease of ordering. The list goes on. The... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The polish arrived promptly. I have a trapezoidal hurdy gurdy which is a Paul Baker reproduction of an early 17th century instrument in the Royal College of music. It has been finished with Danish oil... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having bounced around the internet for help with my restoration project, I found your videos and you're down to earth, straight forward tips on how to restore for the best results. Not only that, but... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having experienced the joy of using Gilboy's hard wax oil, I pushed the boat out and purchased their beeswax polish. It was expensive to purchase from Ireland but, as my father used to say: "the goo... See more


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Gilboys is a long established antique furniture restoration company based in South Devon Gilboys Beeswax Polishes have been created by Simon Gilboy the founder of the company. They now offer a range of high-quality wax products designed to nourish, protect, and enhance the natural beauty of wood, particularly antique furniture. The company takes pride in using traditional recipes and selecting only the finest natural ingredients to create their waxes. These polishes are widely used by antique restorers, furniture makers, and enthusiasts seeking to revitalise and preserve the patina of wooden items. They offer a selection of waxes that cater to different wood types and finishes, ensuring optimal results for various surfaces. Gilboys Beeswax Polishes are made with pure beeswax, which provides a natural barrier against moisture and wear while allowing the wood to breathe. The wax is carefully blended with other natural ingredients, like carnauba wax and natural plant waxes, to create a smooth and silky texture that is easy to apply and buff to a high shine. By using Gilboys Beeswax Polishes, customers can enjoy the benefits of a product that not only restores and protects their cherished wooden possessions but also aligns with a commitment to traditional craftsmanship and sustainable materials.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Adore your products

Adore your products! The personal touch, Ian, adds to this. The scent is addictive, especially the leather balm which has renewed my Camel Stool seats.
YouTube Channel is fantastic for tips!!

October 22, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent product and service

Excellent product and service
It was a pleasure to deal with Gilboys. From the help I received from Simon via the website to the plastic free packaging and the beautiful presentation. The wax is easy to use with no nasty smells and the results were amazing. I cannot recommend highly enough.

September 19, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is not just a cover-up!

This is the first time of using a Gilboy product and I would have no hesitation to use other brand items of theirs, should I ever need something different in the future. Everything went well, from ordering online through to delivery and as for the finish of the hard wax oil, it is absolutely fantastic; it has brought up the grain on the oak hand rails l've been working on, spectacularly! Great stuff and all power to you and your team, Simon Gilboy.

August 26, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service and exceptional products

Good advice in terms of which products would work best for my projects, quick shipping to Italy and the end result with the Rose Gold, Antique Gold and Pure Gold were excellent. Very pleased and would certainly buy again. Thank you Gilboy's

September 10, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect for cleaning up reclaimed wood

Review of Oxalic Acid Dihydrate Crystals 99.6% (100g)

Perfect for cleaning up reclaimed wood. Had some old oak decking with black stains on from steel screws. Used this on them to lighten them up and make the wood a more even colour. Took a bit of experimentation with how long to leave it and number of tries but got it looking really nice with lots of character.

Great that this is in powder form so you can mix up what you need when you need it.

Since then, I've tried it on some dark stains on an oak table. Worked really well and looks like new once sanded and polished.

Arrived quickly, well packaged, in no plastic, with a hand written note and a pack of sunflower seeds I'll plant next year. Really nice touch.

Thanks for a great product and great service.

August 17, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hard wax oil

Saw a Utube demonstration on using hard wax oil which I’d never used before.
Seemed a good alternative to a laquer finish.
Very easy to apply and goes a long way. 3 coats allowing each one to dry. Got a perfect finish after waxing.
The folks at Gilboys were really helpful with advice and provided a very prompt delivery service despite me living out of the UK

September 5, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great stuff

Great stuff
Paired this with the oil for my kitchen unit tops and it’s turned out so well. I’m training in upholstery so have used the rest and can report I’m very happy with the bundle. Love how it pairs with the YouTube tutorials and the little booklet with tips which I’ve passed to classmates! Nice personal notes too which is sweet. Thanks guys

September 15, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful Finish!

I refurbished a 25+ year old pine dining table, chairs and small cupboard to refresh our dining room. I painted the bases and chairs with Fusion mineral paint and used Gilboy's hard wax oil (2 coats) for the tops, followed by a single coating of Gilboy's Pure Gold beeswax and buffed with the fine wire wool and buffing cloth from the gift pack, to a lovely sheen. It feels so lovely under the touch and looks amazing. I put too much wax on and had to cut it back with the wire wool but after a bit of work it came good for a perfect finish. I love Simon's enthusiasm in his YouTube videos and will be ordering more products for future projects without a doubt! Highly recommended, oh and try the honey, it's fab on toast!

September 14, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Hard Wax Oil Finish and Great Company

Recent complete Kitchen overhaul and decided to put up an Oak shelf to compliment the cupboards and rest of kitchen, then the task of what finish to use. Came across Simon on youtube describing his own Hard Wax Oil, asked a few questions to which Simon responded promptly so purchased the HWO. I have been very impressed by the product and also by Simon and his team. They come across as very caring, professional and helpful.
Good to see innovation from UK companies in a competitive market.

I have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone.

September 9, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Products that ooze quality and are a…

Products that ooze quality and are a pleasure to use.
I've just finished restoring our much loved kitchen table which has been through 35years of family life with us. I forgot to take a 'before' photo but it was in a pretty pitiful state after many years of service and abuse. I watched Simon's YouTube video on how to restore a pine table and followed it to the letter using Gilboy's hard wax oil and polishing kit. It went really well and was a very pleasurable and rewarding project. I cannot recommend Gilboy's products enough. They just ooze quality and work like a dream. Both the hard wax oil and the polishing waxes go on really easily , smell wonderful and do a brilliant job. I used the soft wire wool and polishing cloths that came with the kit and they were just the ticket. I also used the little scratch repair cube which was very useful and effective and easy to use. Even though I gave it several layers of polish there is still plenty left in the jar to use on other furniture which makes it really good value for such a quality product. Honestly I run out of superlatives but I'd come back to Gilboy's every time now without hesitation.

August 26, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Old Gold Polish

I am very pleased with my purchase of Old Gold polish. I have used this on a C17th linen chest and after a single application of the polish the lustre of the wood has been really enhanced. I have also used the polish on a light oak dining table and chairs with similar results.

Thank you for such an excellent product!

August 11, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gilboys products are superb.

Gilboys products are made from the finest quality ingredients avaliable and bring out the most amazing shine and depth to any Wood furniture and is much better than any other products that I have used before. I wouldn't use anything else now.

August 3, 2025
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