PALM OIL

Doctor Bongo's Palm Oil Wood Treatment is an original blend of African crude palm oil, Malaysian purified palm oil, and beeswax specially formulated for African drum shells.  It is equally suitable for refinishing any fine oil rubbed wood furnishings.

Most drum shells imported from Africa have been treated with palm oil to seal the wood against moisture, preventing shrinkage and cracks.This treatment evaporates very slowly and needs to be replenished from time to time to ensure that the wood does not dry out and allow moisture to enter. It is the repeated cycle of moisture entry and drying that causes wood to crack, the worst thing that can happen to a drum short of rolling into the campfire..

This all natural non-toxic palm oil product uses no flammable petroleum derivatives and is easy to apply with no mess. Just wipe it on, let it penetrate over night and wipe off any excess. Detailed instructions are included on the label.

In addition to penetrating deeply to preserve and nourish the wood it also enriches the wood's natural color and produces an attractive, buffable satin sheen. Unlike surface coatings, it can't crack, chip or peel, will not show light scratches, and can be quickly and easily touched up to keep your drum looking it's best year after year.

Doctor Bongo's Palm Oil Wood Treatment needs to penetrate into the wood to work and so is not recommended over varnishes, lacquers, or other surface coatings, but it is compatible with wood that has been sealed with linseed oil or other oils. One 9 ounce jar is enough to double coat all surfaces of two average djembes.

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Doctor Bongo's Palm Oil Wood Treatment

Price: $7.95 per 9 oz. jar,  plus shipping.

To order, or for more information, E-mail us at: info@bongocentral.com  Dealer inquiries welcome.

02/03/02