I’m putting a wax top coat over a rubbed out shellac finish. This is a Christmas present that will be delivered in the back of my pickup truck. The temperature that day will be around 10 degrees F. I’m wondering if the cold temperature will cause the wax to turn white or any other problems due to the cold? The product is Minwax paste wax. It looks like it has bee’s wax in the mixture.
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It could. I'd take the can and be prepared to do a quick re-wax once the piece is in place in the home.
Take a high solvent wax with you like Myland's, assuming the underlying finish is thoroughly cured.
Kurtis,
Be prepared for condensation when you bring the piece into a warm room after a trip in cold weather. Esp if the home has humidification in central heating system. This is what will likely turn your wax white.
Regards,
Ray
First, a waxing is not required. It adds little to the finish.
If you do wax, do it after the item is in place and has reached room temperature. There is a real risk of condensation as has previously been stated.
Thanks for your suggestions. I will plan on doing the waxing once the piece is at its destination and back up to room temperature.
I tried a test piece with wax and set it out side for an hour at about 10 F. I didn't notice any color change to the wax. But my shop is not humidity controlled, and I didn't get any condensation on the piece. A house full of people, with Christmas dinner cooking will likely raise the humidity and the chances of condensation.
I've already spent a hundred hours on the pieces, so I can wait a few more days.
Thanks again.
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