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   Josh_Hill | Jan 04, 2001 05:28pm | #1

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   Ron:

   Try Naptha on a small, inconspicuous area and see if that gets the wax off. You can also try denatured alcohol, mineral spirits, acetone, xylene, or even kerosene if you'd like (save the kerosene as a last resort).

   Wax is not very durable, and if you use the solvent and a common nylon bristle brush (like the kind used for washing dishes) to scrub the wood, it should come out fine.

   Having the wax removed will ensure the water-based top coat can adhere to the wood well. While it may not be necessary, it certainly will be insurance against the top coat peeling off later due to inadequate adhesion.

   Good luck!
   Josh

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   CStanford_ | Jan 04, 2001 10:56pm | #2

   *Mineral spirits always works for me.

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   Howard_Acheson | Jan 05, 2001 10:17pm | #3

   *If the Briwax was applied to bare wood originally, it may present some problems. First, it is a stain wax and the stain will be rather deeply embedded in the wood. Second, the solvent in Briwax is toluene, not mineral spirits. Toluene will also cause the wax to be more deeply embedded. You can try the mineral spirits being sure to flood it on and wipe it off using frequent changes. Multiple applications may be required.