Beale buffing system, WAX Question

[kevin nee]

Hello, I use the Beale Buffing System. I have moved to Renaissance Wax from the wax Beale supplies for my turnings. My question: The existing wax Buffing Wheel has carnauba wax loaded onto it, would Buffing out an item that has had Renaissance Wax applied with a paper towel with a wheel that has wax already on it cause issues?
Do different waxes play well together? I need this piece to look good for tomorrow night. Should I just buff it with a rag and order a new wax Buffing Wheel? Any suggestions on a good Buffing Wheel to apply wax?
Thanks in advance, Kevin

[John Keeton]

A very soft rag will work fine with the Renaissance, but just understand that it only takes a very small amount of Renaissance wax. Using a cloth rag will not take off any "lumps" of dry wax as a buffing wheel might, so one needs to be stingy with the wax - in any event, actually. Then, I would run the carnuba wheel thru the wash and re-purpose it for Ren wax.

[kevin nee]

Thanks John, Follow up question for John & all buffers. The piece in question has been in storage for a while, wrapped in a T-shirt in a plastic container. Should I just try to buff existing wax or add a little wax and shine it up.
Thanks, Kevin,

[John Keeton]

If it was previously buffed with carnauba wax I would just buff what is there. If the piece is coming back to you then you can wipe it off with mineral spirits and rewax with Ren wax.

[kevin nee]

It was originally done with Renaissance Wax by hand.

[John Keeton]

Applying more Ren wax will dissolve the existing wax, which is OK so long as you understand that and don't slather on a bunch more. A little dab will do you!