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Wax on - Was Off

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I just watched Scott's video on waxing and probably have a lot of wax buildup over the years which keeps the main table and motor from moving smoothly (they don't). How can I remove the wax without removing both? would arisol carburetor cleaner, MAF cleaner, brake cleaner, etc. work?
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Some hardware and auto supply stores sell wax and grease remover used in the auto body repair trade. Should do the trick
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db5 wrote: Sat Jul 23, 2022 3:07 pm I just watched Scott's video on waxing and probably have a lot of wax buildup over the years which keeps the main table and motor from moving smoothly (they don't). How can I remove the wax without removing both? would arisol carburetor cleaner, MAF cleaner, brake cleaner, etc. work?
I don't think you need anything that strong. The solvent in JPW is Stoddard solvent. That is a petroleum base solvent. I would use plain old mineral spirits which is also a petroleum based solvent.

Automotive waxes are very different from paste furniture wax so automotive products would not be my choice.
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Mineral spirits will remove Johnson's Paste Wax. Real mineral sprits, not the fake green stuff.

Paint thinner works too, it is less refined mineral spirits. It is also cheaper.
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