Scented Wax

[NightWinder]

Im thinking it could change the moisture content in the wax? What do you think- I looked in the search and nothing was mentioned other than the corrosion of B.W. Hummm?

[JJGross]

Not sure about moisture content, but I know a guy who potted some of his pickups with scented wax without any trouble and they work fine. He says his guitar now smells faintly of Apple Pie. ;D

[Spence]

Im thinking it could change the moisture content in the wax? What do you think- I looked in the search and nothing was mentioned other than the corrosion of B.W. Hummm?

I would imagine that the scented wax would at least cover up the smell of those covers you've been aging in your underwear !

[NightWinder]

Alright you old Buzzard......I should have mentioned its just citrus scented Parrifin: ) Knowing orange has an acidic nature??? Never know.

[kevinT]

hey wade,

Can you make me up a set of lavender-scented Hell Babys....New idea...better patent it quickly....scented pickups.

I think it depends on how the oil was processed. If it's essential oil or oil that is derived from cold pressing, i don't think you'll have a problem because its pressed directly from the peel without the application of heat.

However, if it's d'Limonene, which is also derived from the orange peel, it is a mild solvent created via the distillation process. I wouldn't use it for the potting application if it contains d'Limonene. But i think they use essential oils for most scented candles to obtain the scent.

Most of the acid comes from the fruit rather than the peel.

I would be more worried about the effects of the solvent on the magnet wire insulation as opposed to the acidity...just a thought

[Possum]

PH....

You could get some PH papers and dip it in the oil to see how acidic it is. I know that some oils like olive oil the cheaper later pressings are more acidic. great idea though I'm off to the store to get some pachouli for my Hippie Love Fuckers, I mean Buckers....

[NightWinder]

You could get some PH papers and dip it in the oil to see how acidic it is. I know that some oils like olive oil the cheaper later pressings are more acidic. great idea though I'm off to the store to get some pachouli for my Hippie Love Fuckers, I mean Buckers....

I think thats a good idea....PH papers. More Testing...yehhh(sike). Maybe the whole....just get it really hot so it does'nt dry to fast. Got me thinking about the other post with the bad corrosion too that some waxes will hold bacteria easier so maybe promoting corrosion. Eather way....Pe is pretty tough when wound tight on buckers so I'm not sure if the scent added would be that acidic strong....Most likely not K. T. But still a worthy note. My main concern is the wax drying properly.....and I was wondering if Scented additives would prevent hardening- Kinda like not thoroughly drying out as with some varnishes and others of the like...

[NightWinder]

Those Hellbabys get Cinnamin---Nice and Spicy!! Picking up in sales too : )

[Ampclutz]

I used to make candles back in prehistoric times... Quite frankly there is very very little scent in a scented candle. Like one thimble full added to 300 or 400 pounds of wax. My guess is it would be hard to detect if you didn't have a nose...

AC

[NightWinder]

Sweet! Thanks man. Seems safe. I guess I did'nt know if the additive kept it from hardening like unscented parrafin.

[ken]

You better patent this one quick...

"the cure for players whose tone really stinks"

I have a wax manufacturer here locally who makes different types of wax for candles, and sometimes they sell overruns of scented wax. I never thought to use that stuff myself, because they couldn't tell me exactly what was in the wax due to confidentiality issues.

I would worry about additives just like you would if I used that wax.

Ken

[SkinnyWire]

My favorite formula is with the wax put de lime in de coconut. Den you feel better.

[mick]

I use a very small amount of lemon type oil ( the aromatherapy type ) in my wax , main reason is to disguise the smell of hot beeswax , I ended up with a swarm of angry ( I assumed they were angry I didn't wait around to ask )bees buzzing around my workshop. BUZZZZZZZZZZZZ

Mick

[jonson]

Quote:Possum. I know that some oils like olive oil the cheaper later pressings are more acidic. Iv'e got seven Olive trees in my summer garden down south so whats the acidity of early pressings Possum as I could sell a couple of gallons to Wade and make a killing here. If his buckers are hot enough he could fry eggs at the same time.
Sorry not been in touch Wade but my (UMMMM! accident all healed now) and me vaccy all over so will be in touch as I still got to get a post out to you so sorry about the lapse but will get sorted.

[Spence]

I use a very small amount of lemon type oil ( the aromatherapy type ) in my wax , main reason is to disguise the smell of hot beeswax , I ended up with a swarm of angry ( I assumed they were angry I didn't wait around to ask )bees buzzing around my workshop. BUZZZZZZZZZZZZ

Mick

I heard you'd been putting pilchard oil in your wax and everyone thought there was something fishy about your pickups.