{"product_id":"w-e-hill-and-sons-premium-conservation-wax","title":"W.E. Hill and Sons Premium Conservation Wax","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#FAF8F4;color:#1F1D1A;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI','Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;padding:48px 24px;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- HERO --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E5DDD0;padding-bottom:48px;margin-bottom:48px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:11px;letter-spacing:4px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8A7E6B;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eMaintenance • Instrument Conservation\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch1 style=\"font-family:'Iowan Old Style','Baskerville',Georgia,serif;font-size:48px;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:-0.5px;color:#1F1D1A;margin:0 0 12px;line-height:1.15;\"\u003eW.E. Hill and Sons \u003cspan style=\"font-style:italic;color:#6E5B3E;\"\u003ePremium Conservation Wax\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;color:#6B655C;margin:0 0 24px;max-width:600px;\"\u003eA blend of microcrystalline waxes and citrus oils that lifts rosin build-up and gently polishes, with no petrochemical solvents. 50ml resealable tin in a display box. Developed and made in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHAT IT IS --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:48px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:11px;letter-spacing:4px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8A7E6B;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eWhat It Is\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Iowan Old Style','Baskerville',Georgia,serif;font-size:28px;font-weight:400;color:#1F1D1A;margin:0 0 16px;letter-spacing:-0.5px;\"\u003eCleaning without solvents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;color:#1F1D1A;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eConservation Wax is a newer formulation from W.E. Hill and Sons, developed under Peter Greiner, violin maker and Director of the firm. Where most instrument cleaners rely on petrochemical solvents to cut through rosin, this one uses a blend of microcrystalline waxes and citrus oils instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;color:#1F1D1A;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eThe practical difference is that it does two jobs at once. It removes accumulated rosin and grime, and it leaves a protective wax layer behind. It is not abrasive, and it dries perfectly transparent, so it will not cloud or dull a fine varnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;color:#1F1D1A;margin:0;\"\u003eGreiner reports using it on instruments by Stradivari and Guarneri as well as his own. It has been through an extensive testing programme, and it is intended for use on the instrument and the bow stick alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- KEY SPECS --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#F2EDE4;border-radius:6px;padding:36px 40px;margin-bottom:48px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:11px;letter-spacing:4px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8A7E6B;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eKey Specs\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:24px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Iowan Old Style','Baskerville',Georgia,serif;font-size:15px;font-weight:400;color:#6E5B3E;margin:0 0 4px;letter-spacing:-0.3px;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#1F1D1A;margin:0;\"\u003eW.E. Hill and Sons\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Iowan Old Style','Baskerville',Georgia,serif;font-size:15px;font-weight:400;color:#6E5B3E;margin:0 0 4px;letter-spacing:-0.3px;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#1F1D1A;margin:0;\"\u003e50ml resealable aluminium tin\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Iowan Old Style','Baskerville',Georgia,serif;font-size:15px;font-weight:400;color:#6E5B3E;margin:0 0 4px;letter-spacing:-0.3px;\"\u003eConstituents\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#1F1D1A;margin:0;\"\u003eMicrocrystalline waxes, citrus oils\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Iowan Old Style','Baskerville',Georgia,serif;font-size:15px;font-weight:400;color:#6E5B3E;margin:0 0 4px;letter-spacing:-0.3px;\"\u003eSolvents\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#1F1D1A;margin:0;\"\u003eNo petrochemical solvents\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Iowan Old Style','Baskerville',Georgia,serif;font-size:15px;font-weight:400;color:#6E5B3E;margin:0 0 4px;letter-spacing:-0.3px;\"\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#1F1D1A;margin:0;\"\u003eViolin, viola, cello, bass, and bows\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Iowan Old Style','Baskerville',Georgia,serif;font-size:15px;font-weight:400;color:#6E5B3E;margin:0 0 4px;letter-spacing:-0.3px;\"\u003eMade in\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#1F1D1A;margin:0;\"\u003eUnited Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- CLEAN CARE CONSERVE --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:48px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:11px;letter-spacing:4px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8A7E6B;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Iowan Old Style','Baskerville',Georgia,serif;font-size:28px;font-weight:400;color:#1F1D1A;margin:0 0 16px;letter-spacing:-0.5px;\"\u003eClean, care, conserve\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:24px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#F2EDE4;border-radius:4px;padding:28px 32px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Iowan Old Style','Baskerville',Georgia,serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:400;color:#1F1D1A;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eClean\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#6B655C;margin:0;\"\u003eLifts rosin build-up from the top, shoulders, and the bow stick, without solvents and without abrasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#F2EDE4;border-radius:4px;padding:28px 32px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Iowan Old Style','Baskerville',Georgia,serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:400;color:#1F1D1A;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#6B655C;margin:0;\"\u003eActs as a gentle polishing agent. Transparent when applied, so the varnish keeps its own colour and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#F2EDE4;border-radius:4px;padding:28px 32px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Iowan Old Style','Baskerville',Georgia,serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:400;color:#1F1D1A;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eConserve\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#6B655C;margin:0;\"\u003eLeaves a microcrystalline wax layer that helps protect the surface between cleans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- HOW TO USE --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:48px;border-top:1px solid #E5DDD0;padding-top:48px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:11px;letter-spacing:4px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8A7E6B;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Iowan Old Style','Baskerville',Georgia,serif;font-size:28px;font-weight:400;color:#1F1D1A;margin:0 0 16px;letter-spacing:-0.5px;\"\u003eSmall amount, soft cloth, light pressure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;color:#1F1D1A;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eTake a small amount from the tin on a soft, lint-free cloth and work it gently over the surface. There is no need to press. The wax does the work, and the citrus oils do the lifting. Buff lightly with a clean, dry section of cloth to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;color:#1F1D1A;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eWipe the instrument down with a dry cloth after every session to remove fresh rosin before it hardens. Reserve the wax for the periodic clean, when rosin has built up on the top and shoulders and a dry cloth will no longer shift it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;color:#1F1D1A;margin:0;\"\u003eReseal the tin after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- CARE + STORAGE --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:48px;border-top:1px solid #E5DDD0;padding-top:48px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:11px;letter-spacing:4px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8A7E6B;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eCare + Storage\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Iowan Old Style','Baskerville',Georgia,serif;font-size:28px;font-weight:400;color:#1F1D1A;margin:0 0 16px;letter-spacing:-0.5px;\"\u003eKeep it cool and sealed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;color:#1F1D1A;margin:0;\"\u003eStore at room temperature, out of direct sunlight and away from heat. Reseal the aluminium tin after each use so the wax does not dry out. Because so little is needed per application, a 50ml tin lasts most players a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid #E5DDD0;padding-top:48px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:11px;letter-spacing:4px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8A7E6B;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;border-bottom:1px solid #E5DDD0;padding-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Iowan Old Style','Baskerville',Georgia,serif;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;color:#1F1D1A;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eHow is this different from the Hill Varnish Cleaner?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#6B655C;margin:0;\"\u003eThe Varnish Cleaner is the original Hill formula and does one job: it cleans. Conservation Wax is the newer formulation and does three: it cleans, it polishes, and it leaves a protective wax layer. It also contains no petrochemical solvents, and it can be used on the bow stick as well as the instrument body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;border-bottom:1px solid #E5DDD0;padding-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Iowan Old Style','Baskerville',Georgia,serif;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;color:#1F1D1A;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eWill it change the colour of my varnish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#6B655C;margin:0;\"\u003eNo. It is perfectly transparent when applied, and it is not abrasive. It is designed for use on fine instruments, and Peter Greiner has used it on instruments by Stradivari and Guarneri.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;border-bottom:1px solid #E5DDD0;padding-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Iowan Old Style','Baskerville',Georgia,serif;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;color:#1F1D1A;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eCan I use it on the bow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#6B655C;margin:0;\"\u003eIt is formulated for stringed instruments and bows, so the stick is fine. Keep it away from the bow hair, which should never have any product applied to it, and away from the grip and the frog winding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:28px;border-bottom:1px solid #E5DDD0;padding-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Iowan Old Style','Baskerville',Georgia,serif;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;color:#1F1D1A;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eHow often should I use it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#6B655C;margin:0;\"\u003eOnce or twice a month suits most players. A dry cloth after each session handles the day-to-day rosin; the wax is for the periodic clean and the protective layer it leaves behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Iowan Old Style','Baskerville',Georgia,serif;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;color:#1F1D1A;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eWill it repair scratches or damaged varnish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#6B655C;margin:0;\"\u003eNo. It cleans and protects, but it is not a filler or a restorative. Scratches, chips, and open seams need a luthier. Applying more wax to a damaged area will not help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- IN STORE STRIP --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#6E5B3E;border-radius:6px;padding:36px 40px;margin-top:48px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:11px;letter-spacing:4px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#FAF8F4;opacity:0.75;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eIn store\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Iowan Old Style','Baskerville',Georgia,serif;font-size:22px;color:#FAF8F4;margin:0;font-weight:400;\"\u003eWe stock this alongside our microfibre cloths at Symphonia Strings\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#FAF8F4;opacity:0.8;margin:6px 0 0;\"\u003e57-59 Wellington St, Freemans Bay, Auckland\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"W. 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