Best Way to Remove Ren Wax

[Cappy2cap]

Best way to remove ren wax?

will rubbing alcohol do the trick?

 

[KnifeAddictAK]

Take a deep breathe and rip the wax off in one swift move. Aftershave or alcohol will only make it burn more:thumbup:

 

[Cappy2cap]

Take a deep breathe and rip the wax off in one swift move. Aftershave or alcohol will only make it burn more:thumbup:

sweet!

 

[Jaxx]

Unleaded gasoline...and a match. :foot:

 

[J. Oeser]

Unleaded gasoline...and a match. :foot:

I tried this, it works . . .

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[Jaxx]

But seriously...do you mean removing from the blade or handle?

 

[KnifeAddictAK]

I tried this, it works . . .

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if you add a knife, it's good for getting rid of cra... ahhh, yeah. Good thread :foot:

 

[Cappy2cap]

how about something I can get at the hardware store...and that wont maim me

 

[Cappy2cap]

But seriously...do you mean removing from the blade or handle?

Both, i have the whole thing covered

 

[KnifeAddictAK]

But seriously...do you mean removing from the blade or handle?

He wants to remove the wax

 

[Cappy2cap]

He wants to remove the wax

Im only waxing cuz your gf asked me to

 

[Jaxx]

Both, i have the whole thing covered

What's the handle material?

 

[KnifeAddictAK]

Choosing a neutral microcrystalline wax such as RENAISSANCE WAX eliminates problems that may be encountered with the use of acidic beeswax or harder waxes that may be impossible to safely apply at room temperature without harming the object. Any mild solvent like acetone or Stoddard's solvent can be used to remove the wax coating at any time. Avoid microcrystalline waxes that have extraneous components like silicon that may prove difficult to remove from the wood components. http://www.trapdoorcollector.com/restoration.html

Proceed with caution... Just what I found, have NOT tested this :thumbup:

 

[J. Oeser]

I have used acetone and mineral spirits before and it worked fine. If your handles are canvas or paper micarta you might want to throw a little oil on them so they don't dry out.

 

[Cappy2cap]

What's the handle material?

g-10 and a satin blade of course

 

[KnifeAddictAK]

Im only waxing cuz your gf asked me to

Thanks for reminding me I don't have a gf :grumpy:

 

[J. Oeser]

g-10 and a satin blade of course

I would just pound it with some acetone and then give it a wash down with soap and water. You should be good.:thumbup:

 

[Cappy2cap]

Thanks gents...all appreciated!!

 

[KnifeAddictAK]

I would just pound it with some acetone and then give it a wash down with soap and water. You should be good.:thumbup:

That's what she said

 

[Jaxx]

g-10 and a satin blade of course

G-10 can most likely handle rubbing alcohol, but I'd test it on a user with G-10 first to be sure that nothing happens that you don't want to happen. I only use Ren wax on natural material (NOT jugged buffalo horn handles!! I learned the hard way! ) so I've not actually tried putting it on or removing it from G-10.