Wax question

[Lady Helen]

I made an interlocking star while at the cottage for a very close friend, and because
there were so many people coming for the weekend I stored the piece and forgot about it
for 2 weeks. Now I see the dried wax is not buffing off with a soft cloth.

Suggestions please.

[Kev]

Try a wet green scrubbie. you might have to wax it again though.

[TodB]

You might try warming it carefully. Maybe oven on very low heat or hair dryer. As usual, if you're uncertain, try it first on a test item. - Tod

[Lady Helen]

I will try the hairdryer and if that doesn't work well I will try the scrubbie.
Thank you both for your suggestions, much appreciated.

[nansea121]

I will try the hairdryer and if that doesn't work well I will try the scrubbie.
Thank you both for your suggestions, much appreciated.

A new green scrubbie might scratch the glass. You can use a well worn out green one or use a white scrubbie (which is finer and less aggressive).
You can also try to rewax which just might do the trick as well. I usually leave spray wax (Pledge) on over night to dry with no problems.

[Graham]

I usually leave spray wax (Pledge) on over night to dry with no problems.

That's probably OK with pledge, but Clarity and some others become like concrete if left for very long. Best to wait for them to cloud up, then polish the be-jesus outta them - right away.

[Anne]

and you can use an old toothbrush for hard to reach spots

[Lady Helen]

I tried Nancy idea of adding some wax, then I used a scrubbie, and now I am setting up to fine tune some soldering.
If that doesn't work I will keep quiet and just give my friend the first one I made since they are identical.

Next time I will not make the same mistake.
Live and learn, as it keeps life interesting.

[Lady Helen]

Okay I am done, my friend gets the first one and I get the inferior one.
That's how this problem gets solved and now I can move on! 

[Graham]

and you can use an old toothbrush for hard to reach spots

On the subject of tooth brushes - is it possible to find a "hard" brush anymore. As a child, I was brought up using a hard brush. Recently they've disappeared from the shelves. Hard is best for removing wax (from your stained glass, not from your teeth, Silly). The ones that come with electric brushes are sissy soft.

[nansea121]

I tried Nancy idea of adding some wax, then I used a scrubbie, and now I am setting up to fine tune some soldering.

LoL, glad you got that solved, but I'm still wondering...
Did rewaxing and using a soft scrubbie remove the old wax and what kind of wax did you use? Pledge or Clarity?

[Anne]

and you can use an old toothbrush for hard to reach spots

On the subject of tooth brushes - is it possible to find a "hard" brush anymore. As a child, I was brought up using a hard brush. Recently they've disappeared from the shelves. Hard is best for removing wax (from your stained glass, not from your teeth, Silly). The ones that come with electric brushes are sissy soft.

Yah got me Graham, I use the electric one! Sissy soft :).

[Glassic]

I have one of these, denture brushes are just as good.
 http://www.solobrushes.com/Family.asp?FamilyID=165&Cat1ID=3&Cat2ID=4

[Lou Ann]

before you completely give up on it... try using windex to remove the polish residue and then repolish not letting it sit so long, if that doesn't work try using goo-gone (the orange oil scented stuff) then wash with windex to get rid of the oily residue and repolish... I have occasionally forgot a piece that had clarity polish on it for a couple of days and generally one of the above techniques has worked for me...

Lou Ann

[nansea121]

I tried Nancy idea of adding some wax, then I used a scrubbie, and now I am setting up to fine tune some soldering.

LoL, glad you got that solved, but I'm still wondering...
Did rewaxing and using a soft scrubbie remove the old wax and what kind of wax did you use? Pledge or Clarity?

I've never tried Simoniz wax. I have used Clarity before but give ordinary ol' Pledge a try as well.
You'll need to shake the spray can very well to mix the contents thoroughly.
I usually prop it up so both sides dry evenly for at least an hour, or in the case of a lampshade, I set it onto a base to dry. I like to leave beachglass shades dry over night before buffing. Then I use 2 buffing cloths - one to get the bulk of the wax off and the second cloth to give the glass a final brisk buff. The glass will sparkle and the solder lines (especially coloured with black patina) will shine up like a charm .  

[Lady Helen]

No, the scrubbie didn't remove all the wax.
I've already made the switch and hung the second one, so I can deliver his interlocking star today.
I got out of the car last night I looked at the interlocking star hanging in our living room window
and from a distance there is no difference. :)


I wanted to know if using Endust is okay,
otherwise I will have to buy Pledge.

[Audrey]

I don't understand how pledge works when it says on the can that there is NO wax in it?

[Wayne]

I don't understand how pledge works when it says on the can that there is NO wax in it?

Right, Pledge is not a wax but is a product which covers the surface giving a wax like appearance.  Many people use clear lacquer on high-end stained glass products l like brown/green patinated shades to protect the delicate finishes.  (instead of waxes).

You could also try rubbing alcohol on to remove the wax.

[nansea121]

I wanted to know if using Endust is okay,
otherwise I will have to buy Pledge.

I never tried Endust nor have I heard of anyone else using it. Some swear by Mothers Wax. I bought a container of it last year but I haven't tried that one yet. I'm just starting another stained glass lampshade and I'll give Mother's a try after I have it done:) If I set it out on my bench, that SHOULD jog my memory to give it a try, lol. I just checked and it's at Dan's place in the states. Hopefully I'll remember to give it a try this winter.
 
Both (Endust & Pledge) are inexpensive and readily available. Give Endust a try and let us know:)

[JoanFrances]

I wanted to know if using Endust is okay,
otherwise I will have to buy Pledge.

I never tried Endust nor have I heard of anyone else using it. Some swear by Mothers Wax. I bought a container of it last year but I haven't tried that one yet. I'm just starting another stained glass lampshade and I'll give Mother's a try after I have it done:) If I set it out on my bench, that SHOULD jog my memory to give it a try, lol. I just checked and it's at Dan's place in the states. Hopefully I'll remember to give it a try this winter.
 
Both (Endust & Pledge) are inexpensive and readily available. Give Endust a try and let us know:)

I use endust, when my pieces hanging in the house need cleaning and haven't had any issues with it.  After I have used my glass cleaner on the panel, I spray it with the endust, wait a while, and buff, buff, buff.