Other uses for waxes other than on cars?

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So like many of you... I bought too many LSPs...so before I became an Autogeek, I bought some Meguiars OTC products such as NXT 2.0, Liquid Gold Class, Paste Gold Class...

I don't want to throw them away because I would feel wasteful so was wondering if anyone has some good ideas?

so far I have used them on restroom mirrors (makes it easier to clean) but that was about it...

I was thinking of a idea and searched but had no hits...has anyone tried to add water to a liquid wax to make the consistency more watery like a quick wax and use it as a quick wax? I figured that is probably what meguiar's quick wax is, water mixed with their liquid wax but it is just a theory...

Post your ideas of what you do with your waxes un-auto-related!
 
rock012345 said:
So like many of you... I bought too many LSPs...so before I became an Autogeek, I bought some Meguiars OTC products such as NXT 2.0, Liquid Gold Class, Paste Gold Class...

I don't want to throw them away because I would feel wasteful so was wondering if anyone has some good ideas?

so far I have used them on restroom mirrors (makes it easier to clean) but that was about it...

I was thinking of a idea and searched but had no hits...has anyone tried to add water to a liquid wax to make the consistency more watery like a quick wax and use it as a quick wax? I figured that is probably what meguiar's quick wax is, water mixed with their liquid wax but it is just a theory...

Post your ideas of what you do with your waxes un-auto-related!
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I wax my snow shovels, snow blower, my utility room sink ,my shower surrounds that

are not tiled and my shower glass doors. Doesn't take much to do all that though.
 
hoyt66 said:
I wax my snow shovels, snow blower, my utility room sink ,my shower surrounds that

are not tiled and my shower glass doors. Doesn't take much to do all that though.
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:iagree:

For those of us that muse deal with the drudgery of winter, waxing snow removal tools reduces the effort because waxes create a non-stick film.
 
Even though most of todays shovels are plastic, a little wax do help.
Got to use my shovel yesterday and looks like it get to use it again today. Not getting enough snow yet to use the John Deere blower
 
I collect Air Jordan's and wax is great on shoes with patent leather. keeps them looking great, and makes them much easier to clean.
 
Painted patio furniture, and aluminum cladding on exterior of windows and doors...or relatives cars. I don't think you're going to have much luck watering those down into a spray wax, but I've never tried it.
 
I use it on tool boxes, snow blower, lawn tractor, and underside of hoods, hatches, etc. Will use on any new appliances we happen to get.
 
I definitely use it on snow removal tools. I also use it on my electronic devices (laptop, phone, hard drives) just because they're easier to clean then. I even used them on my glasses (for when i rarely wear them). It helps keep the rain beading and makes it easier to see.
 
thanks all for the great ideas! keep em coming
While I do not have any snow for the shovels, I somehow thought about my lawn mower which I can now wax!
 
Anyone Fuzion your snow shovels?

I can't imagine using anything other than the legendary collinite 845 or however it is spelled
 
Ultima paint guard on glass shower door
Ultima on my gloss gelcoat and paint on my boat
Ultima on my carbon fiber cover for my ipad
 
Wax works great on both sides of the ride-on mowers cutting deck. Makes cleanup a breeze.
 
rock012345 said:
I was thinking of a idea and searched but had no hits...has anyone tried to add water to a liquid wax to make the consistency more watery like a quick wax and use it as a quick wax? I figured that is probably what meguiar's quick wax is, water mixed with their liquid wax but it is just a theory...
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It's a little more complicated than just mixing some water with a liquid wax to create a spray wax :) - wax and water don't normally mix, so you'll need to use an emulsifier.
 
umi000 said:
It's a little more complicated than just mixing some water with a liquid wax to create a spray wax :) - wax and water don't normally mix, so you'll need to use an emulsifier.
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Oh. Heh like I said just my own theory ;) I figure since some people dilute their spray waxes with water, it was something along those lines, except a liquid wax being more thick/concentrated. That's why I asked for some feedback ;) thanks for all great replies, anymore ideas/experience is welcomed

I ask for advice cuz I have some Megs NXT 2.0 and gold class liquid, I read lots of review on these two and hear nothing but "durability is horrible" or "protection is gone in under a week"...so I don't want to do all the prep work and put a bad LSP to ruin all my hard work...

as far as my thinking process, the nxt2.0 and liquid gold class combined was $30, but I don't want to purposely use this just so I don't "waste" it...but have to keep applying it...kind of like it's more work than its worth? does that make sense? I figure I would just use my longer lasting waxes like Collinite 845 on my paint and use the lower durability waxes on other stuff
 
Refrigerators, washers, dryers. I would put sealant on a lawn mower. I think wax would attract too much grime. Bicycles, chrome faucets. Brass lamps.
 
Tool box, shower doors, faucets and anything else I can find when the weather is crappy...
 
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