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   Joe Sullivan | Jun 17, 2007 12:21am | #1

   It you are a subscriber, go to the Ask the Experts section and ask Peter Gedrys (if he diesn't see this post here). He just did the FWW cover story on wax.

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   Edited 6/16/2007 5:30 pm ET by Joe Sullivan

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   Kevin | Jun 17, 2007 02:34am | #2

   No, your dye won't work Jewitt is right.

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   beachfarm | Jun 17, 2007 02:49am | #3

   Solvent based stains will tint paste wax with fine results. Actually, it's the pigment that settles to the bottom of the can of solvent based stain that you're after. Dig it out and fold it into your wax. Samples done on scrap are a must.

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   jpohja | Jun 17, 2007 04:03am | #4

   I'm refering to transtint liquid dye, not solvent based stain, per se. However,I agree, solvent based stain would work; I may resort to it.  Thanks, John

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   byhammerandhand | Jun 18, 2007 12:40am | #6

   Beachfarm has it about right -- pigmented oil-based stains have, umm, pigment and lots of mineral spirits.Gedrys uses dry pigments or oil-based colors (pigments in oil) http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/SkillsAndTechniques/SkillsAndTechniquesArticle.aspx?id=28733I can't say with certainty, but I believe some shoe polishes have silicone in them -- very bad for repairs and refinishing.

   Edited 6/17/2007 5:41 pm ET by byhammerandhand

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   oceanside | Jun 18, 2007 12:11am | #5

   Try adding some paste shoe polish. It readily blends with paste wax if warmed first. Shoe polish is made from the wax that's removed from shellac.