Hello,

I need to remove some wax on blank, what safe product can I use ?
I have try alcohol and hot soap water without result.

Thanks in advance.

Do you mean sticky glue residue? If so, simple paper towel soaked in any cooking oil, olive or whatever oil you use in the kitchen, will remove it. Let it stay where the spot is for a minute or so, then just wipe off with the same towel. When removed completely wipe off with dry paper towel, then clean with alcohol.

Thanks, but it's not epoxy residue, the blank have been coated with automotive wax and I want to remove this wax.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/20/2013 07:19AM by Lindsay PELLETIER.

Rubbing alcohol should do the trick.

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Thanks, but that why I have use, but it will not remove anything.

Auto parts stores sell liquid wax removers.
There is a product by Mother called "Back to Black" for removing auto wax from black plastic trim that should be safe for a rod blanks.
You can use the leftovers to detail your vehicle...grin.

try some goo-gone on it.

Toluene is an excellent solvent for removing slilcones. However, Touelene is toxic and flammable and should be handled with care and with proper personal protection, gloves, goggles,etc. and used in a well ventilated area. All chemicals or solvents have a potential danger. Read, understand and follow the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) before using ANY chemical or solvent.

Also, before using any solvent, apply a little to an area that will be hidden to make sure the solvent does not react or cause damage to the finish.

Toulene, Acetone, Xylene will all work well for this purpose.
It is best to do this work out of doors with a wind blowing so you don't inhale any fumes. These chemicals work well but are quite toxic.

Be safe

You might try a plain white vinegar. Was used long ago buy the car guys to remove wax before they reapplied.

Go get some Goof Off at Lowes or Home Depot. Non Toxic and works on many types of products, and wont hurt the finish of your blank.

Randolph,
Actually - Goof Off is not quite - Non Toxic.
Basically it is 90% xylene.

Here is the product data sheet for Goof OFF.
[hpd.nlm.nih.gov]

By the way, I use it all of the time and it is a great product. But, it is quite toxic and should only be used in a well ventilated area.

Be safe

Roger you are absolutely correct!! I know it is toxic, it says so right on the container. I had a brain fart there. I only meant to say it is not harmful to most finishes. Thanks for correcting my mistake. :>)

I have just try white vinegar, he has no effect on the wax.
I have also try acetone (just a on old scrap blank because I don't want use this thing on the "good" blank) and even if I am very nervous about using acetone on blanks, he have also absolutely no effect on the wax.

I not enjoy the idea about using very strong solvent such as xylene or powerful product such as car wax remover.

If everyone know a product what I can use indoor without respirator, or too strong for a carbon blank, please let me know.

Thanks for your help.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/20/2013 04:46PM by Lindsay PELLETIER.

In the woodworking world, we use mineral spirits.

John

Thanks, soon I have see your answer, I have try a product we call in France "White Spirit" (I assume it's similar that mineral spirits ???), but is has no effect on the wax.

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Lavez avec eau tres chaud!!

Oui!

Terry Kirk(Goo-Gone) and Roger Wilson (bubble gum wax remover spray) seem like the most likely solutions.
Good luck

"It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble.It's what you know for sure that just ain't so." Mark Twain
John in Wethersfield, CT