paste wax shelf life?

[oldgeek]

Assuming one avoids temperature extremes, what's a reasonable shelf life for most of these (rather expensive) paste waxes?...

What happens when it goes out-of-date? do the ingredients separate? or does it just not work as well.

 

[Nappers]

I have some M16 that I've had for a few years, good to go, and you already stated not to expose to extreme temps. Keep the can sealed and it'll last a long time.

 

[Dr Oldz]

Most can last a very very long time as long as they never hit temperature extremes. I have a tin of Mother's Pure nuba that is 15 years or so old and still works perfectly.

 

[BobbyG]

As long as paste wax isn't left open or routinely sees extreme temperature swings they'll last indefinitely...

 

[ScottB]

more than several years indeed ...

 

[Rsurfer]

The better waxes have a rubber gasket to keep the solvents from evaporating.

 

[oldgeek]

This is all good news, thanks...

I feel like a kid in a candy shop and want to try them all.