Chemical Guys 50/50 wax. - Page 2

socommatthews · 01-09-07, 05:48

so freezing the wax would be OK?would it hurt the wax in the fact that if years down the road i decided to thaw it out and use it it would still be good to go?

Eliot Ness · 01-09-07, 06:15

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Originally Posted by socommatthews

so freezing the wax would be OK?would it hurt the wax in the fact that if years down the road i decided to thaw it out and use it it would still be good to go?

I think he was being facetious with the comment about freezing.

Since the Seal-a-Meal would vacuum seal the tin of wax it might not be that bad of an idea. It would at least keep the wax from drying out if the tin isn't completely airtight. I wrap a couple of my spare tins of Meg's #16 with shrink-wrap for about the same reason and to keep those beautiful #16 blue tins from getting scratched. Hmmm, maybe I should have bought the wife a Seal-a-Meal for Christmas

Actually, since some members have reported tins of #16 lasting for about 10 years, the 50/50 wax might have a longer shelf life than CG is projecting. They might have thrown out those figures just to be on the safe side.

mbkintner · 01-09-07, 09:09

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Originally Posted by Changeling

Maybe you could melt it down, pour in a ice cube tray, freeze all the cubes, and just take out as needed! Gee, icu812, I think my posting this finding was totally unnecessary. I just plain never thought of all the possibilities!

Seal a meal bag would really be a great idea also, everyone knows those things are better than a factory can designed for controlling the waxes environment.

Some people can't imagine using up a tin of wax! No comments!

I thought this would be thought of as a good finding/understanding for the forum of the product, but the negatives seem to all come from new people (suddenly appeared) that obviously have a greater understanding of controlling/shelf life of the "product" than the manufacture. I am absolutely in AWE of everyones expertise.

Thanks to all for the great input, Changeling

WOW! I'm pretty sure icu812's comment was meant to be serious and constructive. An airtight bag would extend the product life. I think you mistook it for sarcasm when it wasn't intended that way. Of course there was no mistaking your sarcasm.

Changeling · 01-10-07, 02:08

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Originally Posted by mbkintner

WOW! I'm pretty sure icu812's comment was meant to be serious and constructive. An airtight bag would extend the product life. I think you mistook it for sarcasm when it wasn't intended that way. Of course there was no mistaking your sarcasm.

Who me, whatever gave you that idea.

Hey, Moe! · 01-10-07, 02:13

Hmmm, I got a Food Saver (seal-a-meal) for Christmas. And now, another use for it.

Seriously, if I ever buy a tin of something that is expensive (50-50, Souveran), I think I would go that route. I can just cut off the bag, use it, and bag it anew.

Changeling · 01-10-07, 02:13

Maybe this will help, guys. It's an email I sent to Collinite, it's not CG but it is wax.

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As long as you store the product at room temperature the can should last for
5 years or more, just don't expose the product to freezing temperatures,
heat or water/moisture.

Mike Oczkowski
Customer Service
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----- Original Message -----
from: Changeling
To:
Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 6:30 PM
Subject: Collinite 476s

> What is the shelf life of this wax (tin can) once the can has been
> opened and resealed?
> Lola
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ZoranC · 01-10-07, 10:24

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Originally Posted by Changeling

Maybe you could melt it down, pour in a ice cube tray, freeze all the cubes, and just take out as needed!

You sir are living dangerous life. I would never dare to do anything like that as I am afraid of consenquence of me reaching for something to cool my drink with just to find out that gin was on #16. (J/K)

Changeling · 01-11-07, 01:02

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Originally Posted by ZoranC

You sir are living dangerous life. I would never dare to do anything like that as I am afraid of consequences of me reaching for something to cool my drink with just to find out that gin was on #16. (J/K)

Oh come on ZoranC, that is a direct admittance that you have never tried that famous old southern drink made famous at the Kentucky Derby! The infamous " Gin & #16"

Changeling

ZoranC · 01-11-07, 06:13

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Originally Posted by Changeling

Oh come on ZoranC, that is a direct admittance that you have never tried that famous old southern drink made famous at the Kentucky Derby! The infamous " Gin & #16"

Of course not, it's too volatile, that's why they had to outlaw it and now we can get it only in Canada.

icu812 · 01-11-07, 06:57

actually my wife gave me that idea as she S-O-Ms everything.
and anything with a lid will evaporate or harden over time if the enviroment isn't controlled.----> airtight
I did not say put it in the freezer z(I think this is a bad idea) just a cool dry place where the temp doesn't vary
but remember you heard it from me first

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