Collinite 476s deodorant stick ???

[jesselyons2002]

Just kidding.

Ok for real. I got this idea from Eliot Ness over at autopia (Thanks). I thought it was a great way he thought about using the idea of applying wax to a applicator or machine pad like how you apply the deodorant to your underarm.

Collinite Speed Stick Wax - Autopia.org

So first I had to get a wax to try out with. This is where I got out my Collinite 476s. Then I had to get a used Deodorant stick container to pour in my wax. This is where I got my use old spice container.



So I had to clean it out with some APC and Dawn Direct foam





After it was clean. It was time to melt the wax. I left the wax in the original tin can and put it on the stovetop. Lite to a low flame. Didn't want it to boil. Just melt slowly.





Stir it little bit, to break down the wax a bit. Then got my Deodorant container and laid some rag underneath it. Got a funnel to help eazy the pouring and not to get any hot melted wax on myself.







After that I put the deodorant stick in the freezer with the container of the left over collinite



After 30 mins in the freezer. I took it out to check to see if it was hard as rock and it was. So this is what I got.




Well this is my little post. Can't wait to try it out to see how it works.

[Skip]

But will it deoderize your pits...marks on the Sky...Or will it leave an unsitely white haze on the undersides of the Sky....Skip....hehehe....

[SKYtime]

Was it really that difficult getting the wax out of the original container to use?

Also, you are going to need to be careful that you don't get too far down and accidentally scratch the car with the speed stick container.

[Chemist]

I'm glad this worked for you, but ...

As a chemistry lab instructor, I cringed when I saw the wax over an open flame! _If_ this had caught fire, you might have lost you kitchen. I am _not_ questioning your safety skills, just reminding ALL readers that wax and open flames are a dangerous combination. I might suggest this alternate method to melt the wax:

1) take a metal coat hanger and suspend the can of wax inside it. (See crude caveman drawing attached. )

2) Place a small pan/pot half-filled with water on the burner and lay the hanger/can combo on that to create the effect of a double boiler.

This is the method I was taught melt paraffin wax to lube my bicycle chain. Works like a charm and keeps the fire threat down.

Again, I offer you _no_ offense, as you obviously did this safely, but I just _had_ to mention the potential hazard.

There will be no quiz over this material as we are too near the end of the semester.

--Chemist

[jesselyons2002]

Guys you don't apply the wax to the cars finish. You apply it to the machine pad your using.

[jesselyons2002]

Originally Posted by Chemist

I'm glad this worked for you, but ...

As a chemistry lab instructor, I cringed when I saw the wax over an open flame! _If_ this had caught fire, you might have lost you kitchen. I am _not_ questioning your safety skills, just reminding ALL readers that wax and open flames are a dangerous combination. I might suggest this alternate method to melt the wax:

1) take a metal coat hanger and suspend the can of wax inside it. (See crude caveman drawing attached. )

2) Place a small pan/pot half-filled with water on the burner and lay the hanger/can combo on that to create the effect of a double boiler.

This is the method I was taught melt paraffin wax to lube my bicycle chain. Works like a charm and keeps the fire threat down.

Again, I offer you _no_ offense, as you obviously did this safely, but I just _had_ to mention the potential hazard.

There will be no quiz over this material as we are too near the end of the semester.

--Chemist

Yeah I knew about that. No worrys. Actually read this thread.

Will melting Carnaubas Blow you up!? - Autopia.org

I also had the flame on low. Thanks