MinwaxWood Finishing Cloths 308200000, 8 Count, Natural Oak

The media could not be loaded. I had two 46 year old mirrors that I was going to paint the frames. I stumbled onto these cloths and thought I may as well try them. I did a light sanding and dusted them off, then used one wipe for each frame. The wipes themselves are messy in the package and I used my own gloves, but the consistency is thick and doesn't drip at all. They applied so perfectly, easily, and I didn't even tape the mirror. Nothing dripped at all! One coat and they are perfect. They look brand new and I love them. The stain didn't smell at all and was totally dry within an hour. I highly recommend these!.

I wanted something quick and easy for small jobs but effective enough to use on a larger project if needed, so I ordered this product. I could see see by the fully loaded stain-soaked cloths which came out of the package moist that it was fresh when received and ready to go. Of course, this is messy to apply, so wear your gloves and open a window! I've had a hard time matching stained trim in my kitchen which have some nicks and scratches, but the mahogany color worked like a charm, which surprised me for an out-of-package item.On a personal note: I've worked with self-close packages before, which is what these cloths come in, and if I don't use the whole package of cloths right away they tend to dry out quickly. To avoid that happening, I always place these packages in a gallon zip baggy and seal it to keep air out and product moist. Also, if I use a cloth for a quick touch up and it still has lots of stain on it, I will put it in a baggy, too, with a few drops of water. I have a good result re-using the cloth for other quick touch-ups. My way of saving money!

Bought these to refinish a similar-colored older but not fancy sofa-side table. Very easy to use right out of the package but quite messy.They come with gloves (a single one? a pair? I didn't unwrap them) but I used thicker disposable gloves we already had, one on each hand (and a new set for each layer of stain). You'll want the gloves. The stain starts getting on stuff (like the outside of the package) as you open the package. After the first swiping round, I kept a sandwich baggie handy so when I pulled one out to touch up small sections I could wrap that cloth back up for additional use later.The stain itself? Easy to wipe on. Seems to cover well - possibly too well (this may be the "too thick" comments others made). There seems to be plenty on the cloth at first but it transfers quickly. I found that folding the cloth back and forth got more even results. Dries very quickly, at least on the outside, so if you're going to go back and even it out don't wait more than a minute or two.Suggestions for improvements to the product and its packaging:Make it a little easier to open the package one-handed. Make it easier to grab the edge of each cloth without needing to stick your fingers all the way in. Have the opening closer to the top or bottom or an edge so it's easier to just pull a corner out for small touch-ups.

These rock. For sanding down old tables and using to refurbish or doing small projects, it’s such an easy clean up. The cloths last a long time. They are highly saturated. The price is worth it. I have done several projects with them so far. The color is gorgeous. Because they are so saturated you can get into little crevices easy and even dip a tips into it. It isn’t dripping everywhere even though the cloth is extremely wet with the product. Five stars.

The color was right on but the stain on the cloth in my opinion was too thick and hard to spread evenly leaving dark and light areas as I applied.The gloves included were totally inadequate ( had to use disposable ones from another source) but stain was easily removed from hands with soap and water and a bit of scrubbing.This method is convenient but I think I’ll stick with the regular more controllable stain in the future.Wish they had a nail polish this color.

I used these wipes to stain and finish my mobile pieces. The ship's wheel piece is the main part thay was stained, but all pieces were stained in order to make the gold paints over the portholes pop more.I really liked this product and was very confused to read the negative reviews. Here's a few clarifying points:•When reviewers say "good for small projects," that's rather subjective. It would have been very silly for me to buy a whole can of stain for an 11" x 14" mobile, but these wipes worked great. Would I use these to finish an end table like the lady in the video did? No, just get a sample can of stain and call it a day.•Your first pass with the wipe does go on rather thick. The way I found that worked best was to thoroughly wipe down one side of my project, flip it to wipe down the other (non-visible in the finished product) side, and then go back over the front with the stain wipe to smooth out any drips/concentrated areas. 1 minute or so later, wipe off the excess with a towel. Worked great.•Not sure who I need to say this for, but you still need to sand after you stain. I also finished my pieces with clear acrylic paint and then sanded that, and the end result was nice and smooth - almost soft.Definitely use this for small or flat projects. If your finished piece is bigger than a microwave, just get the can of stain and a brush.

If you have ever stained wood before and know only a little of the basics, this product is going to frustrate the heck out of you. Unless you want a muddy mess of a finish, don't use these wipes. It globs it on like paint. Maybe if you condition the wood first, you may have a fighting chance of an even coat, but The whole reason to buy this was to make it one simple step, add your top coat and done! If you appreciate wood's natural beauty, then do not buy this. If you're lazy and don't care, buy this, or even better, PAINT!