Removing wax

[DICK BEATON]

Mark & all,

Ammonia products are very good for removing wax.  There are a lot of window
cleaners etc. that have it.  
Dick RPT Helena, MT

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> From: Mark Story <mstory@ewu.edu>
> To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: Re: Removing wax
> Date: Tuesday, September 23, 1997 12:23 PM
> 
> Hi Dave,
> 
> I haven't had good success with mineral spirits (paint thinner) either. 
I
> think it leaves a whitish residue of it's own.  VM&P naphtha seems to be
a
> much cleaner solvent.  I used to use a product from JASCO called "Wax
> Wash", but I haven't been able to locate a source for it lately.  I have
> some Mohawk silicone wash and it works very nicely.  Of what I've used
> that's still available, I think it would be my first choice - then
naphtha.
> 
> Mark Story, RPT
> Eastern Washington University
> mstory@ewu.edu
> 
> >         I recently purchased a Yamaha C-5 that the previous owner had
> > thoroughly waxed with what I don't know.  I have attempted to remove
the
> > waxy buildup with mineral spirits, but the finish remains somewhat
cloudy
> > and streaky in places.  I notice that Mohawk sells a wax remover and a
> > silicon wash.  Has anyone had any experience with these or other
> products?    
> > 
> > 
> > Dave Severance