I love the feeling and appearance of wax on top of a smooth wood finish. There is just something about how your hand glides along that is appealing. With that being said, rubbing out dried wax can be a bit laborious and time consuming. To make the job easier, I used a microfiber-like buffing pad made by "SURBUF" (purchased at Woodcraft). Not only does the pad reduce the labor involved, it also leaves behind a smoother, slightly satin, appearance that I really like. Give it a try! - Andy