Crumbly Paste Wax

ptim

ptim

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I have some Nattys Paste wax that is in several small pieces, what would happen if I heated it up to make it one piece. Would I break down the wax too much. Thanks for any help.
 
ptim said:
I have some Nattys Paste wax that is in several small pieces, what would happen if I heated it up to make it one piece. Would I break down the wax too much. Thanks for any help.
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I've done this with several paste waxes, including Natty's, without a problem. I find that application, removal, look and longevity are unaffected. Be careful and heat the wax using a very low flame until it melts completely, pour it back into the container and wait until it hardens - you're all set!
 
Set the tub of wax in a small pan of water and slowly heat it up. I left the wax lid loose so as not to build up pressure. Worked fine for me.
 
I wonder if you could set it in the microwave with the cover off and watch it melt ? Or do you think it would catch on fire?
 
harry444 said:
I wonder if you could set it in the microwave with the cover off and watch it melt ? Or do you think it would catch on fire?
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microwave creates too much heat...a double boiler with a slow melt is the best way...
 
when wax is on a vehicle, doesnt it basically evaporate off the car after *x* amount of time?? wont melting the paste wax essentially evaporate away wax at the same time also??
 
artman4life said:
when wax is on a vehicle, doesnt it basically evaporate off the car after *x* amount of time?? wont melting the paste wax essentially evaporate away wax at the same time also??
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no, wax doesn't evaporate off a vehicle, the only part you eventually lose after "x" amount of time is the oils in the wax that give its' glow...it takes many washes (abrasion) and or polishing to remove the wax. When people think they have lost their protection from a wax because it no longer beads, it is really the oils and the surface tension that is lost. The protection of the wax itself is still there until it is removed.
A funny story is that on a street I pass fairly often is a 924 Porshe (red), some 15 or more years ago this guy put some wax on his car to preserve it and then just left it. The car has not moved an inch!!! As you drive by you can still see the wax , he used the wax on (in circles) method, but no wax off. God only knows if it will ever come off :eek:
 
so ur saying this 924 is nuttin but a hazed up car on the street for yrs now??? lol sorry, just the 1st mental image i had when i read the post, lol
 
artman4life said:
so ur saying this 924 is nuttin but a hazed up car on the street for yrs now??? lol sorry, just the 1st mental image i had when i read the post, lol
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that's exactly right..except it's in a driveway :)
 
I remember as a kid i would see guys layer a coat of wax in the dead heat of the summer and drive the entire day with the heat and sun beating down on the car,I wish i was around when they try to remove it.
 
Years ago I had a chevy blazer with a chrome brush bar and in the fall I use to apply a heavy coat of wax to the chrome and remove it in the spring. The thing never pitted or rusted I sold it with the truck after 6 years it looked like new!
 
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