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Offline KentuckyTJ

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Wax Removal
« on: April 22, 2010, 04:24:00 PM »
No I don't need to wax my back. Well maybe I do you'll have to ask my wife. Anyway I have a bow that has wax on it and it's scratching off and looks bad. What's the best way to remove it? I'm sure heat is involved.
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Offline Grey Taylor

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Re: Wax Removal
« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2010, 04:48:00 PM »
One method to try is to cut up some brown paper shopping bags. Lay the paper over the bow and use a clothes iron at a low heat to "iron" the bow and melt the wax. As it melts the paper will absorb the wax. Move and replace the paper as necessary.

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Re: Wax Removal
« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2010, 08:30:00 PM »
Cotton Terry Cloth towel and "Goof Off". Do a little test spot first to make sure it doesn't react with the finish and if not just wipe it off.
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Re: Wax Removal
« Reply #3 on: April 22, 2010, 11:20:00 PM »
Auto supply stores carry a product called wax and grease remover that should be just the ticket.
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Re: Wax Removal
« Reply #4 on: April 23, 2010, 07:33:00 AM »
Thanks guys I think I'll give that a try Whip. Don't want to use anything with any harsh chemicals.

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Re: Wax Removal
« Reply #5 on: April 23, 2010, 10:34:00 AM »
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No I don't need to wax my back. Well maybe I do you'll have to ask my wife. Anyway I have a bow that has wax on it and it's scratching off and looks bad. What's the best way to remove it? I'm sure heat is involved.
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Re: Wax Removal
« Reply #6 on: April 23, 2010, 03:06:00 PM »
We've been through this many times before Lowebow, remember the only reason I don't wax my back is 'cause your wife likes it.
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Re: Wax Removal
« Reply #7 on: April 23, 2010, 05:08:00 PM »
Come on Michael you can't let him zing you like that....LOL
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Re: Wax Removal
« Reply #8 on: April 24, 2010, 09:23:00 AM »
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We've been through this many times before Lowebow, remember the only reason I don't wax my back is 'cause your wife likes it.
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Wow Lowebow, he hammered you right there! Now that was hilarious! Sounds just like us guys at work all the time.

Is the wax on a self bow or a laminated bow TJ? I would think a solid wood bow would be less prone to be damaged when removing the wax.
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Re: Wax Removal
« Reply #9 on: April 24, 2010, 09:42:00 AM »
Hahaha, That'll teach him huh Doug. Its on my Cheyenne riser. That's why I'm afraid I'm gonna screw it up.
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Re: Wax Removal
« Reply #10 on: April 24, 2010, 09:46:00 AM »
one of the best wax removers around that will not hurt your bows original finish is cover girl 100% acetone finger nail polish remover on a cotton rag bd
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