Refrigrate waxes

[Steven C]

Hello guys &gals quik seen some picture of garage setups and the guys got his waxes in the fridge? I didn't think it was good for the wax to get them cold

Feed back please

 

[nitro78]

freezing temps are bad on waxes. separation can occur. as far as keeping the wax cold benefit wise i am not sure.

 

[belcherm58]

freezing temps are bad on waxes. separation can occur. as far as keeping the wax cold benefit wise i am not sure.

That was my thoughts on this question. I was not going to
say until someone else agreed. lol Seems like I have read on some waxes not to let them freeze.:iagree:

 

[AeroCleanse]

Refrigerator is fine, freezer...not so much.

 

[ScottB]

My wife told me no wax-arator in the garage. I those those little wine coolers would be perfect to store them but divorce is not cheap !!

 

[02nissanISR]

i guess the question is what is optimum temp for a wax to be stored at and do any of the manufactures make any recommendations as to this. i would think if not , then room temp is probably ok. its a good question though as we all tend by a lot of this stuff and sometimes its not cheep. wouldn't want to ruin it before it gets used.

killerwheels is right on ... milk, juice, mustard, Sovereign, relish, mayo Fuzion... yeah divorce is expensive

 

[Matt]

Haha wax-arator! Nice one Killr!

I know that Zymol advises you to store their waxes in the fridge (and of course, I go to my friends house who uses Zymol and I see that lil blue pot sitting in there hahaha).

As for the reason, I guess that cold temps help to prevent the evaporation of the solvents that make the wax useable- hence, Zymol uses all natural solvents (although they say they don't contain solvents in Zymol, but I can't think of any other word tonight (hey, I'm tired) to keep the wax soft, so they're probably more prone to evaporation and need the fridge to prevent it).

 

[KLRPilot]

Unless the item is used frequently, I use my FoodSaver Vacuum sealer to seal waxes, gasket sealers, glues, etc, in plastic bags--No more dried up tubes/tubs of expensive products.

 

[ScottB]

Unless the item is used frequently, I use my FoodSaver Vacuum sealer to seal waxes, gasket sealers, glues, etc, in plastic bags--No more dried up tubes/tubs of expensive products.

ooh ... I likely. Think the wife already has one too , now to sneek it out of the kitchen. Im the MAN

 

[VISITOR]

i don't see the need to refrigerate waxes, unless a certain manufacturer says to do it (still wouldn't) with theirs. i find storing them at room temperature works just fine. if you are afraid they'll be at risk, put them in the closet, dresser drawer, etc...