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Re: wax removal
By:John Michne
Date: 8/5/2001, 9:36 pm
In Response To: wax removal (Elliott)

: Does anyone have an easy way to remove parafin wax? I used it to keep my
: hatches from sticking. I need to epoxy wooden hooks to the hatches. I want
: to make sure they hold so... Any help is appreciated.

: Elliott

Try wiping with ordinary paint thinner, which easily dissolves parafin. Depending on how much wax there is, a couple of wipes using clean paper towels or rags for each wipe will do the trick. What ever you do, stay away from acetone and lacquer thinner. - John

Messages In This Thread

wax removal
Elliott -- 8/5/2001, 8:26 pm
Re: wax removal
John Michne -- 8/5/2001, 9:36 pm
paint thinner
elliott -- 8/6/2001, 7:19 am
Re: paint thinner
John Michne -- 8/6/2001, 10:20 am
Re: paint thinner
elliott -- 8/6/2001, 11:32 am
Re: wax removal
daren neufeld -- 8/6/2001, 12:23 am