Other uses for waxes other than on cars?

rock012345 said:
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
Click to expand...

as far as I know, you can add water to water-based wax to make it thin and sprayable.
The best example is probably Klasse..
I believe you may add water to Meguiar's Xpress Wax to make it sprayable too.
 
I wax my counter tops, stainless steel appliances, bathroom mirrors, sinks, house windows, billiard balls, softball bat, computer covers, etc. If it is non porous it gets waxed. I love bringing in the GG 6" with a black pad and an old bottle of wax to shine everything up.
 
rock012345 said:
Meguiars OTC products such as NXT 2.0, Liquid Gold Class, ...

add water to a liquid wax to make the consistency more watery like a quick wax and use it as a quick wax?
Click to expand...

-I'm assuming the NXT 2.0 is Meg's G128...If so...Then it is 100% water soluble...I'll suggest you try introducing some distilled water into this product until it reaches your desired quick-wax-spraying consistency, if you feel adventurous, before you throw it away.

-Meg's Liquid Gold Class (G70?) not as water soluble (<100%) as the NXT 2.0...Instead of "watering it down"...Why not try some of the alternative "surface applications", as has been suggested by others, if you want to that is? (Again...before you toss it,.)

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.
Click to expand...


Most oil-in-water (or other 'dissimilar chemicals') products already contain the 'emulsifying chemicals', that the chemist/formulator/blender has determined, will allow a particular product to perform as has been directed of them.

Unless one has something like a little bit of morpholine, or tall-oil-fatty-acids derivatives lying around; and, the chemical know-how of mixing them with other chemicals; I suggest leaving any emulsification-process to the Professional Chemists. I know I do.


:)

Bob
 
FUNX725 said:
Most oil-in-water (or other 'dissimilar chemicals') products already contain the 'emulsifying chemicals', that the chemist/formulator/blender has determined, will allow a particular product to perform as has been directed of them.

Unless one has something like a little bit of morpholine, or tall-oil-fatty-acids derivatives lying around; and, the chemical know-how of mixing them with other chemicals; I suggest leaving any emulsification-process to the Professional Chemists. I know I do.
Click to expand...

Just toss a little Triton X-100 in there and it'll work great.
 
JonMiles said:
Just toss a little Triton X-100 in there and it'll work great.
Click to expand...

I hope I don't have to go about immunizing any of my car-care products for their safe usage!!

BTW...I only have a few old vinyl records left...but they've already been thoroughly cleaned for storage.

;)

BOB
 
FUNX725 said:
I hope I don't have to go about immunizing any of my car-care products for their safe usage!!

BTW...I only have a few old vinyl records left...but they've already been thoroughly cleaned for storage.

;)

BOB
Click to expand...

those are only a few of the uses, thanks wikipedia.

TX-100 is a great high HLB = 13.2 @ 10 % w/w surfactant that easily solubilizes fats and waxes. I've done a few formulations with carnauba and an amino functional polysiloxane that have worked well with TX-100. Very nice hydrophobic surface coating is left behind.
 
JonMiles said:
those are only a few of the uses, thanks wikipedia.

TX-100 is a great high HLB = 13.2 @ 10 % w/w surfactant that easily solubilizes fats and waxes. I've done a few formulations with carnauba and an amino functional polysiloxane that have worked well with TX-100. Very nice hydrophobic surface coating is left behind.
Click to expand...

Thanks Jon.

I didn't come across the 'Flu factor' of your "magic bullet" until I was a volunteer at the United Way...Had to take a couple of interesting courses...More than 'eggs' involved, I found out pretty quickly.

Bob
 
Cell phone cases, Xbox case. I also obviously wax every part I display for powdercoating, haha.
 
i wax the cast iron top on my table saw and jointer, scrollsaw. i use it on the formica top on my router table and on the bed of my planer.
 
Haven't had one like this in a while, but my old computer case that I sanded the white powder coating off and painted with primer, metallic black, and clearcoat. Check the reflection on the top. I used 3M finecut rubbing compound, Meg's showcar glaze, and the #26 hi-tech yellow wax on it :)

p.s. yes I created a custom X Files logo case for myself

case2.jpg
 
flyinion said:
Haven't had one like this in a while, but my old computer case that I sanded the white powder coating off and painted with primer, metallic black, and clearcoat. Check the reflection on the top. I used 3M finecut rubbing compound, Meg's showcar glaze, and the #26 hi-tech yellow wax on it :)

p.s. yes I created a custom X Files logo case for myself

case2.jpg
Click to expand...

wow that is a nice computer! the condition is probably better than my car!

how about some beading and sheeting shots
icon12.gif
 
rock012345 said:
wow that is a nice computer! the condition is probably better than my car!

how about some beading and sheeting shots
icon12.gif
Click to expand...

LOL unfortunately I don't have it anymore. The parts are long since obsolete and sold off and the case (which I had sitting around empty up until 2007) has been sold to a friend. I did that case in the summer of 2001.
 
2 weeks ago, when it was 70° here, I applied my annual coat of sealant to my plastic snow shovel. It's in the teens now and snow everywhere. Works quite well if you use something durable.
 
BobbyG said:
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.
Click to expand...


How have I lived in Michigan my whole life and never heard of this or thought to do it myself! I am ashamed to be a northerner right now!
 
Try CarPro Reload on granite counter tops. AWESOME !
 
Someone I know waxes the kitchen sink.... I kid you not.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top