Polishing Wax ID

[Tom Albrecht]

A while back someone gave me some turning wax from a container he had, saying that he had more than he could use. I put it in a small plastic container and labeled it "EEE Polish". It is a tan color and now is somewhat hard, but still works great.
Can anyone help me ID the brand?

 

[Mark Hepburn]

I'm not sure, but I have some U Beaut EEE-Ultra Shine. It's an Australian product. Here's a pic of the container I have:

 

[Tom Albrecht]

I'm not sure, but I have some U Beaut EEE-Ultra Shine. It's an Australian product. Here's a pic of the container I have:

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Thanks, what color is the stuff inside?

 

[Mark Hepburn]

Thanks, what color is the stuff inside?

Sort of a grayish tan. a bit on the dark side.

 

[Tom Albrecht]

Thanks Mark, that's got to be what I have.
That was quick!

 

[Clayton MacGregor]

Lee Valley carries the wax and EEE shine as well.

 

[Mark Hepburn]

Thanks Mark, that's got to be what I have.
That was quick!

Glad I could help. I use the EEE for final cutting and polishing before using Shellawax or something like that.

 

[Michael Nathal]

Most is not all of the abrasive waxes (Yorkshire Grit, Ack's, etc) are a similar color --- tan

 

[Kent Reisdorph]

I wonder if EEE is 80% better than Yorkshire Grit. $40 for EEE, $25 for Yorkshire grit on Amazon.

 

[Mark Hepburn]

I wonder if EEE is 80% better than Yorkshire Grit. $40 for EEE, $25 for Yorkshire grit on Amazon.

I doubt it but next time I need a refill I'm going to try it. This jar has lasted me a long time so far but money is money, right?

 

[Richard Coers]

I wonder if EEE is 80% better than Yorkshire Grit. $40 for EEE, $25 for Yorkshire grit on Amazon.

Search for the SDS (safety data sheet) on the internet and see how they compare on ingredients.

 

[Mark Hepburn]

Good idea.

I’ve used Dr. Kirk micro magic, Pitas True Grit and other similar stuff and honestly I can’t tell the difference

 

[robo hippy]

I have heard of making your own. Not exactly sure how. Wax for sure, carnauba is probably best, but you need a solvent or heat to get it to flow and cover evenly. Rottenstone (?) can be had for "French polish" and I think it is pretty fine grit. Kiwi neutral shoe polish is carnauba wax with some turpentine in it. I think that is the main solvent for many "paste" waxes. I have several cans of "Butcher's" bowling alley wax and their furniture wax handy. Works great with screws in harder woods....

robo hippy