If you are buying a new chain anyway, just source a prepped and pre-waxed chain to get you started. If you don't already have the solvents and want to save yourself the disposal trip, it's usually well worth the service charge. You won't have to solvent clean it again thereafter.
Of course, now you're paying double the price that you would for a good chain from Shimano, SRAM, or Campy. And, if you're going to have multiple chains -- as recommended by many waxers -- you're spending a lot of money up front.