My One Off Wax...

[Gally]

Thought i'd fire up a thread while i'm still collecting some samples. It's just some fun and will be for my car possibly will some small samples dished out. It will be in a joking way, the ultimate wax.

So my list so far.

Basis of the wax will be Bilt-Hamber Finis-Wax. It's a stunning wax. I had considered AG HD, CG 50/50 and a few others. This base part could change.

Zymol Royale
Zymol Vintage
SV BOS
SV Shield
Mitchell&King
CG Ezyme

Trying to pick up some Glasur and a few others to make the ultimate collection, possibly Vics Red since it's partially a treat for the Trophy, any small samples accepted.

I'll put it in the BOS pot as it's pretty cool and it'll be a show wax of sorts over Zaino no doubt. Possibly a nice plastic box or wooden box.

Anyway i'm quite excited, haven't decide whether i'm melting them together (best idea) or just combining them. I'll probably melt them as it's pretty easy and i'll get a nice pot of it.

 

[MatthewR]

I'd love to try something like this!

 

[JD]

I'll get Dad to bring the Vics red and send it up with the C4 pal.

 

[Gally]

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/off-topic/25110-melt-re-pour-carnauba-paste-wax.html

Little idea of what's involved.

 

[Gally]

I'll get Dad to bring the Vics red and send it up with the C4 pal.

You're a fooking star! I only need a tiny amount mate so i'll fire it back down.

 

[JD]

There's shed loads of it. Not keen for the Trophy? Never use it so do as you please pal. Carbon and Glasur are also in my armoury if needed...

 

[Scrooge]

Sounds like a good idea Gally.

I've bought all my ingredients for a home brew now. I need to start cracking on with that soon.

Have you thought about what's in each wax and the properties such as how different ingredients have different properties at certain temperatures and how they can loose those properties if it goes above that temperature etc?

ps do you want me to send you some of those sample tins I have?

 

[Gally]

No I have a few tubs Ant thank you. The total wax will go into the pot it's staying in (BOS pot) and if there is a lot, 2 small samples.

 

[Gally]

There's shed loads of it. Not keen for the Trophy? Never use it so do as you please pal. Carbon and Glasur are also in my armoury if needed...

Er, I need a little Glasur to complete my Zymol collection. Pushing my luck? Got some Carbon but i'll leave it out due to the colour.

Any desire samples going around? 10/15ml or so?

 

[Gally]

I should have added, my plan was to auction off a good sized sample for charity like I did with my Celeste if I have enough wax.

 

[Gally]

Have you thought about what's in each wax and the properties such as how different ingredients have different properties at certain temperatures and how they can loose those properties if it goes above that temperature etc?

No mate, not really going that in depth, look at the above link to see the 2 combining. It's melted at a very low heat also. people think the wax is boiled, it's not.

Also the option is there to manually mix everything, but not sure that's the best idea, maybe mix it all up then melt.

 

[JD]

Kevin's champagne charity.

 

[Scrooge]

No mate, not really going that in depth, look at the above link to see the 2 combining. It's melted at a very low heat also. people think the wax is boiled, it's not.

Also the option is there to manually mix everything, but not sure that's the best idea, maybe mix it all up then melt.

If it was me I'd melt all at the same time but in different pots so you can keep an eye on how they each behave.

 

[Eddie.]

So do you melt each wax individually and then pour them into a pot and stir it? Or put them all in a pot as a solid, and melt the lot of them together?

 

[Gally]

Kevin's champagne charity.

Lols! No no, the winner will pay it straight to a charity of their choice.

If it was me I'd melt all at the same time but in different pots so you can keep an eye on how they each behave.

Nah, that's way to complicated.

So do you melt each wax individually and then pour them into a pot and stir it? Or put them all in a pot as a solid, and melt the lot of them together?

All the waxes will be in a shallow ish glass jar, probably mashed together, spoon or fork (it's been done before) then melted slowly at a low heat (banmaree) and then poured into the final pot of BOS and left to cool.

 

[JD]

Kev, can I suggest you talk to Dawn?

 

[Gally]

I seen hers just waiting on her reply mate. She actually used Zaino which really surprised me as I didn't think it would "set".

Glasur sample?

 

[aucky]

Nice idea!

I once made and indestructible fk1000/915/HD mix, it was amazing

 

[Eddie.]

All the waxes will be in a shallow ish glass jar, probably mashed together, spoon or fork (it's been done before) then melted slowly at a low heat (banmaree) and then poured into the final pot of BOS and left to cool.

Nice one, I'll be interested to see how you get on tbh.

 

[JD]

I seen hers just waiting on her reply mate. She actually used Zaino which really surprised me as I didn't think it would "set".

Glasur sample?

I'm thinking.

 

[JD]

Computer says no

So, C4, Vics and Glasur?

 

[Gally]

Yeah old boy! I'll give you a text about renumeration.

 

[JamesBryan]

This should be good.

Just for talkings sake, could a sealant of some kind be thrown into the mix or would that just fook things up

 

[Scrooge]

From what's been said above, I think Dawn has managed it.

 

[Gally]

I was hoping to use Z5 but not sure if it will work so a practice is required with some old wax first. Zaino worked for Dawn though and seem to solidify with other waxes.

Wouldn't take the chance of ruining quite a lot of expensive waxes for the sake of some sealant. I'd love Z5 to be involved but I couldn't understand how a liquid would work but i'm guessing Dawn's just mixed with the wax and the wax helped cure it.

 

[JamesBryan]

From what's been said above, I think Dawn has managed it.

I see.

Obviously it wouldn't work with a ceramic coating/sealant like C1 or C.Quartz.

More like Z2 and the likes...

 

[Gally]

Yeah of course mate, those are definitely standalone products.

 

[Scrooge]

There are things you can add that would help cure sealants like quartz etc but it'd become a bit of trial error.

Not that you'd want to as it will become pointless at such small percentages IMO.

 

[Gally]

Yeah that's going a bit far. I just want a one of show wax, even it's not that good it'll be fun. I'll try something and see if it's best to go pure wax.

 

[Scrooge]

If I was to smart mixing sealants with wax I would just one wax and one sealant and go from there, desire and z5 I'd probably try

 

[Gally]

Yeah i'll try it with some cheap wax and some old Z5 I have or maybe Z2.

 

[JD]

Fun is fine, but (and I don't need to tell you this I'm sure) be careful with the expense that goes in. Small pot of that, small pot of this... soon adds up with high end waxes (thinking Glasur as the pot I'm sending is the £25 pot Dave sold me a few months back, untouched - not said in a "you owe me £25" you understand ).

 

[Rhino172]

cool idea. Pics of the mashing/blending/melting stages would be cool.

What about adding something thats a bit filler heavy such as Black Hole or Amigo to aid in masking swirls at the same time? Taking it to far?

I have some Nattys Blue, Z2 and Black hole at home.....can imagine the look on the other halfs face when she comes home and I'm cooking car detailing products for dinner lol Think I might not chance it just yet..

 

[Gally]

Ah of course chap. The BOS and Shield are pretty much empty and the Vintage et al are all samples. I won't use them all on cars so there is no risk as I know waxes blended together do work.

 

[Gally]

No glazes being mixed mate, not worth the risk. Finis Wax has a special talent at hiding marring and is easily one of the most durable waxes I know of whilst still feeling pretty nice.

Z5 addition would also add fillers but it's a risk i'll practice with before hand.

 

[JD]

Ta'hexted.

 

[Gally]

Replieded mate.

 

[James28]

You're turning into a chemist/alchemist! Sounds interesting!

 

[Wick]

Like this.

I'd be up for some "Gally's special sauce" FLOL!

 

[Cliotoby]

Carbon.....