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Just thought I`d share with everyone how I store my waxes.
Someone a long time ago mentioned this in passing, and I thought it was a genius idea.

The mini fridge keeps everything a constant temperature- some of them have been in there for 8 years, and they havent changed consistency in the least.

I just put it on the lowest (warmest) setting.

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In this era of ultra-advanced sealants and coatings, there`s just something soothing about a well-stocked wax fridge!
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Thanks for reading!
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Honestly, I don't know if one needs to resort to such OCD to keep a wax product lasting as long as it can.
Here's some of my takes about such:

Firstly, if some products have not been what I call "Stably made", then it won't matter what you do you them. A Wax of course is a consist of different ingredients. Some in the olden days, you might be surprised what was in them.

The containers they come in: Yep, there's Plastic today, but years ago, everything was basically metal jars or cans. And yep, those could be a problem.
That rust could form inside. I don't think holding temperatures would make much of a difference in such cases.

With such metal cans with their hammer down lids, akin to a paint can, I know it was paramount that if you weren't able to achieve an air tight seal after using them, then air would eventually get to them, dry them up, or cause other problems. One tip I used to do, was to simply take a piece of Saran Wrap and place in between the can, and the lid, then firmly close shut. That this would help insure a better air-tight seal with the can. (The Same can be done with Plastic Cans with Screw on Lids)

I'm not too sure about temps, other than, like a fine musical instrument like a mint vintage Fender Strat, I wouldn't want to keep them anywhere I wouldn't wish to be, meaning not too cold, or too hot, or considerable temperature swings. That 60-70 degrees give a few should be fine. And yeah, as far as vintage Strats, some of these can easily approach $15K-$25K. Of course Some Violins can make those Strats look like plastic toy Ukeleles at Wally World

Again, and like I've said, I've run into a good few products over the years, that no matter what, they failed, and it was not any fault of the end user. Just happens is all.

But too, I have waxes on hand, that are pushing about 22 years of age, and look and will work like they were made yesterday.
 
I'm a "wax addict" and here's my opinion ... if that fridge full of wax gives you a warm fuzzy feeling then brother do it up! Good on you!
I keep mine in a special cupboard inside and use electrical tape to seal the lid after I'm done. ( stole that idea from someone here.. I forget who.. rsurfer maybe ??)
 
Wow- that was a long post hating on my setup:cry:

But to call it OCD when this entire hobby is dedicated to literally the smallest details seems odd :laughing:

I realize this method is not for everyone, but it sure works for me!

Edit- meant to quote MarkD51
 
Even Zymol, and Swissvax, do not
refrigerate their stock; and: aren't
they considered "elite", by some?


Bob
 
FUNX650 said:
Even Zymol, and Swissvax, do not
refrigerate their stock; and: aren't
they considered "elite", by some?


Bob
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Good thing I don't have Zymol or Swiss Vax!
Or not :cry:

Used to have a thermometer in there- I think it stayed in the mid 40's
 
Cigars are stored in humidors and fine wines in wine cellars or wine chillers so if it makes you feel good go for it! :props:

I'd need a much bigger fridge :buffing:
 
craigdt said:
Just thought I`d share with everyone how I store my waxes.
Someone a long time ago mentioned this in passing, and I thought it was a genius idea.

The mini fridge keeps everything a constant temperature- some of them have been in there for 8 years, and they havent changed consistency in the least.

I just put it on the lowest (warmest) setting.

OxWGFLn.jpg


In this era of ultra-advanced sealants and coatings, there`s just something soothing about a well-stocked wax fridge!
cool.png


Thanks for reading!
​
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Great idea!
 
custmsprty said:
Cigars are stored in humidors and fine wines in wine cellars or wine chillers so if it makes you feel good go for it! :props:

I'd need a much bigger fridge :buffing:
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Very fitting for you to equate Meguiars #16 to a fine wine....
 
If you like it and it doesnt harm the product, why not. Does the fridge have a "wax-like" smell?
 
Houdini5150 said:
If you like it and it doesnt harm the product, why not. Does the fridge have a "wax-like" smell?
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It does have a unique smell, yes.

To me, the smell is one of the most important features of a wax...

The Midnight Sun is very "natural" smelling, while the Megs #16 is like crayons.

My family thinks I'm a nut.
 
That's alot of wax... Certainly enough to last the average person maintaining just the vehicles at home a lifetime. That makes me think, how many vehicles do you maintain up to the standards? If anyone is the type that's out there [or inside the comforts of your garage, to prevent the neighbors from thinking you're crazy, lol] waxing 1 of his vehicles just about every weekend, I hope it's you... Because if you don't wax frequently, then it becomes more about preserving them in that fridge than it ever is about actually putting them to good use and enjoying them. Wax on...
 
craigdt said:
Wow- that was a long post hating on my setup:cry:

But to call it OCD when this entire hobby is dedicated to literally the smallest details seems odd :laughing:

I realize this method is not for everyone, but it sure works for me!

Edit- meant to quote MarkD51
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Certainly not hating what you do, and of course if doing such has an advantage in longevity, then by all means carry on. I surely understand that the accumulation of costs of what you pictured does cost some very good money, and I'm not against protecting that investment to the best of one's abilities. Back in the old days, I certainly had to chuck many $$$$ worth of products in the trash due to ignorance and perhaps laziness of leaving car care products to endure either the high heat of summer, or the freezing cold of winter.

Thus all of my car care products, every one of them that I have bought from Autogeek since I've become a member is stored indoors in a cabinet in my spare bedroom. And such better care could probably be most likely attested to folks like you who opened my eyes of such basic common sense, and then realized the importance of not being so careless with such products. I'm sure there's many out there, who either never gave such much thought, or just don't care.

I hope some of my thoughts though in my previous post did hold some merit, and again will say that a can's and jar's integrity can of course have an effect of a product's life, and is an important consideration to look into as well.

I can recall back in the olden days chucking many cans-jars of very good products, one as such comes to mind was the old original Blue Coral in the little Glass Jars with Metal screw on Lids. Had I perhaps transferred such products into a better vessel, they no doubt would've lasted much longer than they often did.
 
Vessel types, and other factors are no doubt considerations for any expensive products contained within.

One example might be Record Cleaning Products-Solutions, and Purified Waters used for such. Same with the Medical Field.

One would think that a Glass Vessel would be the best for high-purity products, or medications, but apparently not so. Note that if Glass is used for medications, that they commonly are found in Brown Glass Vessels.

As for purified waters used in various fields, I understand Glass can actually leech silica into such waters or solutions and will taint them, thus high quality plastic vessels are the best choice for such.

And of course there are many plastics that are not adequate to contain products. Maybe some of you have experienced such examples, of taking something like Gasoline-etc and pouring it into any makeshift container, say a milk jug, and watching that jug literally melt right in front of your eyes.

Sorry to veer slightly off topic with examples of a vessel's importance.
 
I've become wiser, thanks to many of you folks here at AG.

Have I become OCD? Sure I have, and again a thanks to those who had greater wisdom and common sense than I did.

Basically all of my power Garden Tools, Pneumatic Tools such as Impact Wrenches, Saws, and others reside in my unheated tool sheds (which are probably subjected to 120F plus heat in summer). But none of my Auto Detailing Machinery, they all reside inside year round staying nice and comfy. All reside in Plastic Tool Boxes from the likes of Stanley and such.

Maybe not as critical, but all my Polishing Pads, and all MF Towels also reside inside year round in either cardboard boxes, and/or Rubbermaid Type Containers.

And of all the chemical products I've bought here since joining in 2012, I've only ever had one product go bad, and that was 64oz of Optimum GPS AIO that turned into Cottage Cheese just a few months after purchase. That was no fault of mine as I see it, a defectively made product from the Factory.

I do not at present have such a large collection of paste type products on hand, perhaps 7-8 jars of the various Collinite products, Rennissance Paste, and some cans of vintage Paste Waxes that as I earlier mention are probably getting close to 23-25 years of age, but all of them I do insure they are sealed correctly, and also commonly place Saran Sheet between the Can and Lid before securing to help insure a better air-tight seal so that they do not dry out.
 
I like the Idea, been shoppin' around and will find a fridge to use as well.
Since I just got some Zymol that says on the label to refridge' after opening. I liked Zymol enough to buy different ones soon.
I have one of the XMT180 tubs, can't get it anymore. It's good stuff, I'd like to preserve it.
 
craigdt said:
Wow- that was a long post hating on my setup:cry:

But to call it OCD when this entire hobby is dedicated to literally the smallest details seems odd :laughing:

I realize this method is not for everyone, but it sure works for me!

Edit- meant to quote MarkD51
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It works for me as well. I have the exact same setup in my garage. I have stored jars of Souveran that are going on 8 years with not a single issue.
 
You have to put the waxes in a clear glass/acrylic door mini/wine fridge to show that it isn't filled with Bud, Red Bull, & Pepsi:)

Someone posted a custom wine fridge that was modded to hold wax. It looked really neat. My wife would kill me.

My laundry room is a consistent 55-65 degrees for 7 months of the year. Waxes and sealants are kept in there on a cupboard shelf. Sealed in ziplocks:)
 
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