I have a can of original Turtle wax paste.
The wax is of course green.
If I waxed my shaft with it will the wood turn green?
The wax is of course green.
If I waxed my shaft with it will the wood turn green?
Turtle wax?
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Best bet is always Spot Test or try in on an old cue. Why not simply get some Cue Wax.
Save yourself the money and buy Real Canuba Wax like McGuiars or Renaissance.
Some will suggest "Bowling Lane Wax". Great, if you can find it.
***Be Sure that there are no "Petroleum Products" in the Wax.***
I would almost guarantee that your Turtle Wax is a "cleaning" wax which does have petroleum in it.
Why is that?
Petrol based cleaners can possibly break down adhesives used on your joint ring work or ferrule.
Can also ruin the finish.
Aggressive solvents remove beneficial natural oils from wood that help to keep it from rotting.
That's why some cue makers use inserts in shafts.
Not just for the wear and tear, but due to maple being prone to dry-rot over the years if not cared for properly.
That's why wax is used as a sealer more so than being a lubricant.
Worst of all, you could get irritation or some reaction from using the turtle wax on your bare skin.
This is all with a grain of salt under sky is falling conditions of course. Lol!
Can also ruin the finish.
Aggressive solvents remove beneficial natural oils from wood that help to keep it from rotting.
That's why some cue makers use inserts in shafts.
Not just for the wear and tear, but due to maple being prone to dry-rot over the years if not cared for properly.
That's why wax is used as a sealer more so than being a lubricant.
Worst of all, you could get irritation or some reaction from using the turtle wax on your bare skin.
This is all with a grain of salt under sky is falling conditions of course. Lol!
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Spend the money to get Rennaisance.........
With proper application of wax the petrol base is evaporated during the application process. It is just a vehicle for applying the wax, which in it's natural form is very hard. Water would do the same thing, but the petrol base evaporates quicker, which is why they use it. With proper application neither stay on the wood, and so neither damage the wood over time.
Key words- "proper application."
You being a cue maker gives you the benefit of knowing how to properly use
equipment and materials.
I meant this regarding all harsh solvents, i.e. alcohol, thinners, acetone, and other cleaners.
My comment was more of a blanket statement directed toward the layman;
who may want schmear stuff on their cue like cream cheese to a bagel,
in their enclosed little area while breathing deeply.
A buddy once used a product labeled as "wood cleaner"
and it stripped the finish off his sneaky pete in one swipe he claimed, LOL!
Definitely think we can agree that petroleum based products should be used with caution
near a nice finished pool cue.
Especially, if you are'nt familiar with its' properties.
Solvents (including water) do leave the wood stripped and porous.
Most people will sand, apply sealer or wax, and buff.
Over time time, that sanding eats away at the surface and reduces the mass.
Personally, I prefer to burnish the shaft lightly with a (Dent Buffer)
borosilicate glass rod.
Afterward, apply a tiny bit of carnuba and buff with the cheapest brown paper towel I can find.
It's close to 3000 grit, and I have a limitless supply in the pool hall restroom, Haha.
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Gerlitz No. 1 Carnauba Guitar Wax. Use the Turtle Wax on your Doodlebug!
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where do you get "rennaisance"? maybe seyberts? or prather? (I like those places)
I sold my Doodlebug last year. Just have the Sentra and Elantra now.
The only reason I wanted to use the turtle wax was that I have some.
Buying a whole can of carnuba wax would be a waste. I don't wax my cars anymore.
It would just dry out in the can.
Maybe a small container of cue wax would be best.
Just go to eBay.....even the pool stores list there......get the 20 oz size.....worth the money and lasts 4 ever.
When museums rely on this product for wood restoration and preservation, then you know yu can't go wrong.
When museums rely on this product for wood restoration and preservation, then you know yu can't go wrong.
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Renaissance for the butt....and pure carnuaba for the shaft!!
So...if Carnauba Wax is made out of Palm Leaves...
Is Turtle Wax made out of Turtle Shells?
Is Turtle Wax made out of Turtle Shells?
Wax on, wax off.
https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&k...qmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_7jqji5qglv_ewhere do you get "rennaisance"? maybe seyberts? or prather? (I like those places)