Immersive waxing / it should be more popular
12-21-22, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by SoSmellyAir
But this thread seems to have caused a run on Gulf wax online, which is currently selling for about 8x of the $4 I paid for the 1 lb. at Walmart.com.
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12-21-22, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by tomato coupe
Amazon is also totally out of crock pots.
12-21-22, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by SoSmellyAir
I use Gulf food grade paraffin wax, which is also theoretically edible, and it has worked out fine so far.
I have a can of food grade silicone spray. I wouldn't eat it.
12-21-22, 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Lombard
"Food grade" doesn't necessarily mean edible. It just means it isn't toxic within a certain food contamination level.
I have a can of food grade silicone spray. I wouldn't eat it.
I have a can of food grade silicone spray. I wouldn't eat it.
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Originally Posted by SoSmellyAir
Buy the $12 Crock Pot from Walmart I linked above. 2 qt. is perfect size for waxing chains.
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Originally Posted by Lombard
"Food grade" doesn't necessarily mean edible. It just means it isn't toxic within a certain food contamination level.
I have a can of food grade silicone spray. I wouldn't eat it.
I have a can of food grade silicone spray. I wouldn't eat it.
Originally Posted by SpedFast
Heck, old candles and a hob will accomplish the same thing and you will smell good while doing it, Ask me how I know.
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12-22-22, 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Lombard
just to get a cleaner looking chain
Now wax and pots are scarce because this thread is so hot.
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12-22-22, 06:21 AM
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Originally Posted by tomato coupe
A little silicone spray really brings out the subtle flavors of paraffin.
12-22-22, 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by yaw
Wait until you are trying to source a prematurely worn out chain ring replacement that is out of stock everywhere.
Now wax and pots are scarce because this thread is so hot.
Now wax and pots are scarce because this thread is so hot.
12-22-22, 06:48 AM
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For some strange reason, this thread is making me crave green eggs and ham. 
12-22-22, 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by seypat
For some strange reason, this thread is making me crave green eggs and ham.
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12-22-22, 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by SoSmellyAir
My wife's candles smell pretty good but they might be more expensive than Silca Secret Chain Blend, so I would not risk doing that.
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Originally Posted by datlas
Will you try them, Sam I am?
It makes me wheeze
And I cannot go to the toilet with ease
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Originally Posted by SoSmellyAir
But this thread seems to have caused a run on Gulf wax online, which is currently selling for about 8x of the $4 I paid for the 1 lb. at Walmart.com.
Gulf wax for canning (Not candle making) works well on my chain.
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12-24-22, 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Symox
Thanks for the tip on Gulf wax at Walmart. I paid 12 bucks at an Ace Hardware for it and see that it is priced similarly on Amazon.
Gulf wax for canning (Not candle making) works well on my chain.
Gulf wax for canning (Not candle making) works well on my chain.
12-24-22, 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by SpedFast
That's an awful expensive way to buy wax just to put on a bike chain.
12-25-22, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Kontact
I missed it. Why is anyone looking for an alternative to cheap white candle wax from craft stores?
12-25-22, 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by tomato coupe
People are scrambling to find anything they can because, apparently, this thread has caused a rush on wax. I heard Brazil has declared a national emergency.
https://www.michaels.com/9lb-premium.../10349078.html
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This thread did get me thinking of my own personal results from waxing. So I tracked my miles on 2 different bikes, one that is used exclusively in wet/nasty weather. Everything from heavy sea mist, pouring rain, standing puddles, and mud. I rinse the bike after each ride with fresh water to get the salt off and lube all the moving parts, excluding the chain. I get approx. 200 miles between needing wax. On the trainer, which never sees anything more than my sweat, I get approx. 450 miles between waxing. Real life results. I do protect the bike from my sweat, for what it's worth.
01-09-23, 08:39 PM
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Is it too early to call this a zombie thread? 
01-09-23, 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by seypat
Is it too early to call this a zombie thread?
01-09-23, 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Lombard
No, but I wish it would die.
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