Clean and Prepare Tabletop for Patina

What happens here

With the tabletop secured, clean its surface using an angle grinder with a grinding pad to remove any mill scale, rust, or impurities. Then, apply apple cider vinegar generously to the cleaned steel surface using a lint-free rag. This step is intended to further clean the metal and initiate a unique patina. After cleaning with vinegar, spray Goo Gone onto the surface and wipe it down with a rag to remove any remaining residue from previous steps or the steel itself, ensuring a perfectly clean surface for the beeswax application. The table is then moved outside to sit in the sun to heat up.

Goal: Achieve a clean, bare metal surface ready for patina application.