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Offline GAP

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Carnauba wax
« on: March 12, 2009, 02:59:49 PM »
Hi all,
Wondering if anyone knew where to buy carnauba wax from in WA.

Cheers Graeme
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Re: Carnauba wax
« Reply #1 on: March 12, 2009, 05:34:24 PM »
i buy mine from bunnings in the furniture polish section.made in w.a www.gillystephenson.com i use this one http://www.gtp.com.au/gilly/smallimages/G000080.jpg
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Re: Carnauba wax
« Reply #2 on: March 12, 2009, 06:29:51 PM »

Grab them from an auto stores like "supercheap auto".

Look for the "meguiars" brand - best there is.
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Re: Carnauba wax
« Reply #3 on: March 12, 2009, 08:58:22 PM »
I've been using Mothers California Gold, seems to do the trick too.
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Re: Carnauba wax
« Reply #4 on: March 16, 2009, 11:06:16 AM »
Quote from: pinnies4me on March 12, 2009, 08:58:22 PM
I've been using Mothers California Gold, seems to do the trick too.

I use this one too, very good pure carnauba wax
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Re: Carnauba wax
« Reply #5 on: March 16, 2009, 06:10:37 PM »
Quote from: ktm450 on March 16, 2009, 11:06:16 AM
Quote from: pinnies4me on March 12, 2009, 08:58:22 PM
I've been using Mothers California Gold, seems to do the trick too.

I use this one too, very good pure carnauba wax
Another vote for the Mothers *%*
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Re: Carnauba wax
« Reply #6 on: April 26, 2009, 11:23:28 PM »
Is it only good for newer playfields(Diamond plate) or old mylared ones to??

Peter
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Re: Carnauba wax
« Reply #7 on: April 27, 2009, 12:14:57 AM »
Quote from: GORGAR 1 on April 26, 2009, 11:23:28 PM
Is it only good for newer playfields(Diamond plate) or old mylared ones to??

Peter

You really don't need to wax mylar, Peter - Just keep the playfield clean with Novus 2. I think MartyJ used a polish kit from Treasurecove and was pleased with the results on mylar.
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Re: Carnauba wax
« Reply #8 on: April 30, 2009, 08:46:27 PM »
Quote from: Strangeways on April 27, 2009, 12:14:57 AM
Quote from: GORGAR 1 on April 26, 2009, 11:23:28 PM
Is it only good for newer playfields(Diamond plate) or old mylared ones to??

Peter

You really don't need to wax mylar, Peter - Just keep the playfield clean with Novus 2. I think MartyJ used a polish kit from Treasurecove and was pleased with the results on mylar.

Thanks Nino-Mr Sheens been good up until now but may need to wax the DMD's.

Ta Peter
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