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Raymond Sprouse
05-20-2011, 6:57 AM
I need to remove carnuba wax from a bowl. I tried sanding but the sanding disc clog up from the wax. Any ideas on how to get it off?

Marty Eargle
05-20-2011, 7:12 AM
I'm not 100% on this but I think rubbing it down with a healthy amount of mineral spirits is your best bet.

William Bachtel
05-20-2011, 8:24 AM
I wood keep sanding and changing paper, it will get less and less wax, as you go. Patience will pay off. Can I ask why you want to remove it. I never put wax on a bowl, or a wood floor, but thats just me.

Prashun Patel
05-20-2011, 8:44 AM
Use mineral spirits, turpentine, or pure orange or lemon oil and a bunch of clean rags.

Steve Schlumpf
05-20-2011, 10:06 AM
I have used mineral spirits and it works but have found denatured alcohol (DNA) works even faster! Watch out for fumes when using any of these products!