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Which wax for the playfield?

By Nepi23

10 years ago


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    #12 10 years ago
    Quoted from Nepi23:

    Hi!
    I have used this blitz wax for a year now. It is quite grainy
    and it leaves so much residue on the playfield even though I try to
    buff it out the best I can. After the original buffing the wax residue
    climbs to the playfield from e.g. target holes, where the wax has gone
    into hiding from the buffing. In any case, I have to clean the playfield
    each day for ca. one week after the original buffing with a microfiber
    cloth to get rid of the residue.
    Are there any better choices for the wax to use and which would
    not have similar problems?

    Great example of why I never recommend this crap wax.

    I know there are people that swear by it, but the difficulty in application and removal makes it an absolute non-starter, especially for a pin. My experience with it has been on cars, and it sucks.

    This is what I'd recommend for a pin, as it is super easy to apply and remove (make sure to use *very* little and spread it thinly!):

    http://www.autogeek.net/collinite-insulator-wax-845.html

    Quoted from vid1900:

    I think you are just using WAY too much wax on your applicator.

    Probably, but even using a little, I have found this wax to be very difficult to work with. Its on the bottom of my list of waxes that I've used...and I've used a ton of waxes over the years as auto detailing is another hobby of mine.

    Blitz wax also stains black trim on cars. That would make me a bit concerned about using it on a pin around the plastics.

    #14 10 years ago
    Quoted from Pinchroma:

    P21s is the only wax to use. With einszett 1z spruh wax in between waxings.

    Awesome stuff for sure!

    Gotta pay for it though.

    #26 10 years ago
    Quoted from Darcy:

    Think of the wax as a sacrificial layer, between the ball and your playfield. 2 or 3 thin layers applied and removed between applications, will be better than 1 thick coat. The thicker the coat, the harder it will be to remove.

    Well it doesn't exactly work that way.

    Whether you apply the wax very thinly or really lay it on heavy, the layer left behind after you buff it off will be the same (assuming that you got full coverage).

    There is great debate as to how much benefit there is to doing multiple coats. I would say that there is a general consensus on the auto detailing forums that it makes little sense to apply multiple layers of a pure carnauba wax.

    Synthetics, on the other hand, can be layered to create a slightly thicker coat. The important thing is to allow each coat to cure thoroughly before applying the next coat, or it will not bond/layer properly. While some people will put up to 8 layers of a sealant on their car, this is of very questionable value. Many agree that 3 layers of a synthetic is probably the most that you can apply and still get some slight "layering".

    But either way, applying the sealant thick and heavy will not leave behind a thicker coat than applying it thinly. In fact, the opposite can be true, because applying a sealant too thick can prevent it from bonding properly.

    EDIT: I'm an idiot. I read your post completely wrong. What you said is accurate.

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    #136 9 years ago

    ^ that's good stuff!

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