Waxing

[jlmort1980]

Ok, I have heard of a lot of people using a wax over there CA finish. My question to everyone is: What kind of wax are you using and how are you applying it?

 

[jimm1]

Not always, but when I do, I use a Carnuba wax stick. A real light coat, then buff it off as it spins.

 

[Monty]

Not always, but when I do, I use a Carnuba wax stick. A real light coat, then buff it off as it spins.

Ditto. I do this while the blank is still spinning on the lathe.

 

[renowb]

I do it like this:

Wax on, Wax off!:biggrin:

 

[bitshird]

I used to use Renaissance wax after my CA finish, but only to avoid finger prints, and since Ren wax is so expensive I switched to plain old Neutral Kiwi shoe polish, same stuff just takes a few minutes longer to dry but works just as well.

 

[Fred]

I, like Ken, use shoe polish quite often. Not only is the neutral a good protective coating, but consider all the colors of the polishes that make for an excellent stain ... and the price is not bad at all!

 

[bensoelberg]

+1 on the shoe polish.

 

[its_virgil]

No wax...at all...don't like wax.
Do a good turn daily!
Don

Ok, I have heard of a lot of people using a wax over there CA finish. My question to everyone is: What kind of wax are you using and how are you applying it?

 

[IPD_Mrs]

Renaissance Wax - after the use of Novus to get out any fine scratches that might be left in the CA finish, applied with a soft white cotton cloth. Put it on and let it dry then buff it off with same type white cloth - make sure it's clean of course. This really helps cut down on the finger prints.

Linda likes to look at the pens with a 30X jewlers eye ...

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

Renaissance Wax - after the use of Novus to get out any fine scratches that might be left in the CA finish, applied with a soft white cotton cloth. Put it on and let it dry then buff it off with same type white cloth - make sure it's clean of course. This really helps cut down on the finger prints.

Linda likes to look at the pens with a 30X jewlers eye ...

I'll vouch for that:biggrin:!


BTW, I use TSW (Trade Secret for Wood) the same way
instead of Renaissance.

 

[burr]

I buy partial cans of shoe polish at yard sales! I then apply after buffing

 

[snyiper]

I have used Johnsons paste and Neverdull as well as Plexus on a CA finish..

 

[kludge77]

Ok, I have heard of a lot of people using a wax over there CA finish. My question to everyone is: What kind of wax are you using and how are you applying it?

It's just for appearance. It the end in will wipe off in a couple of uses of the pen. I use Renaissance wax, because I have it. When I run out, I'm not sure I'll buy it again.

To me the step is almost unnecessary...but I still do it. Go figure.

 

[MAB11]

I use this:


It leaves an amazing shine that's an anti-static coating that helps repel dust and dirt and fingerprints.

 

[PenMan1]

I used to use Renaissance wax after my CA finish, but only to avoid finger prints, and since Ren wax is so expensive I switched to plain old Neutral Kiwi shoe polish, same stuff just takes a few minutes longer to dry but works just as well.

This is the best final finish that I have found! kiwi natural is the fingerprint "eliminator"