Hillbilly iron Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Dose anybody know if you can heat steel to a yellow heat then dip into beeswax for a non rust effect,keep a slight shine. Thanks very much in Advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly iron Posted September 6, 2009 Author Share Posted September 6, 2009 Dose anybody know if you can heat steel to a yellow heat then dip into molten beeswax for a non rust effect & keep a slight shine. Thanks very much in Advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakedanvil - Grant Sarver Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 No, but it sounds like great way to start a fire! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keykeeper Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Beeswax has such a low melting and flash point, all you will do is make smoke, and, as Grant said, fire. However, wire brushing while hot, then beeswax and a buff with a soft cloth before the piece cools, should produce your desired shine and finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Heat the metal only hot enough to melt the bees wax, usually black and no where near red. If the bees wax smokes upon application the metal is too hot. You just want the bees wax to liquefy and run into all the small places, then solidify preventing oxygen from getting to the metal causing rust. Buff the wax with a cloth to create a shine. It is usually used as an inside finish, but other finishes are better for outside applications. There are several formulations using bees wax as an ingredient. I have one mix in a metal coffee can that I use to dip small parts and projects. It is a quick application finish that keeps things looking nice till they sell at the next demo. It has a slightly different tactile feel from paint, oils, and other applications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWooldridge Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 300 or so degrees is all you need. As stated, just melt the wax - don't burn it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Einhorn Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 You could also try some Krylon clear enamel spray from your local maga-mart paint section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly iron Posted October 10, 2009 Author Share Posted October 10, 2009 Thanks for all your thoughts, I had a friend that told me beeswax was good,Which turns out to be false,i have since found stove polish works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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