zoltan Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 I have a good amount of wax built up on the my diamond stones. I've tried Simple Green and dishwasher soap, but neither worked. How can I clean the wax off the stones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor VonRippington Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 I use isopropyl alcohol... not a big fan of petrolium products Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 Try laying a brown paper bag over it, then heat it with an iron. The iron will melt it and the paper bag will absorb it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrCR Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 The technique Phil mentioned is a soild one for removing the bulk of it. You may need a solvent to dissolve the rest though. I use the Citric Blend Solvent from tognar.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobD Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 Used to be the standard cleanup solvent in the graphics industry when paste up was still done with hot wax. It'll take wax off paper and photos without leaving a mark. BobD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleaman Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 use wax remover eh? toko wax remover or any of the other solvents used to clean bases works fine. then take a wire brush and clean it up really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin A. Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 I boil mine if it's a softwax buildup, hardwax, I use a variation on the technique that phil mentioned. I use a paper towel instead of a paper bag, it absorbs more. I used to scrape it then brush it, but both of the ways I mentioned are FAR more effiecient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philistine Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 Not trying to hijack the thread, but I've been using the same diamond stone for nearly two years now. Somtimes I'll clean it, and that seems to make a difference, but maybe it's just been so long that I can't remember how well it used to work... Anyone else have an elderly diamond stone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alan Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 Citrus Orange !!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 Not trying to hijack the thread, but I've been using the same diamond stone for nearly two years now. Somtimes I'll clean it, and that seems to make a difference, but maybe it's just been so long that I can't remember how well it used to work... Anyone else have an elderly diamond stone? yeah, they die Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEJ Posted December 17, 2006 Report Share Posted December 17, 2006 I have to agree with IPA. Alcohol is a very user friendly solvent. It is not absorbed through the skin like alot of other hotter solvents.(If it's on you, it's in you.) It is not as fast, however. The citrus solvents are also user friendly, I think it's just citric acid doing it's thing. I've never tried them, but the hand cleaners rock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted December 17, 2006 Report Share Posted December 17, 2006 acetone works too, I build rods so I keep it on hand and it does work on wax, just be careful because it works on some plastics as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SITO Posted December 17, 2006 Report Share Posted December 17, 2006 I use a domestic steam engine(vapor water), work excellent for me and it is very fast and clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sandarapark Posted December 17, 2006 Report Share Posted December 17, 2006 how about using those base cleaners...is it a good idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmagvette Posted December 17, 2006 Report Share Posted December 17, 2006 The cheapest citris solvent on the planet is Castrol Super Clean, K-mart $5/gal. It works really well on wax. I typically use a fine brass brush and work it in. Do not try to use this stuff on your bases. Sure it will clean them, but it will also dry them out real bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Posted December 17, 2006 Report Share Posted December 17, 2006 Just lay it in the freezer and brush it away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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