Step by Step with Dodo's HomeBrew Wax Kit

[IID]

I thought I would put a lil' step by step on how to make your own Dodo HomeBrew wax.

Here is the HB(HomeBrew) kit laid out:
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1st,you put the wax only(no solvent)into a sauce pan.Then you fill the pan with water,till it reaches the wax line of the jar.I used a glass measuring cup with a pour spout,to help keep water from splashing into the jar of DRY wax
It's very important to not let any water into the jar thru the manufaturing process of your wax.WAX and water don't mix ;):
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Then you pour your solvent into the jar of wax:
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Once the solvent is emptied into the dry wax container,the contents level will fill to almost the brim of the jar:
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Use the supplied wooden stick to mix the wax and solvent together:
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Putting empty solvent jar and stick to the side.I use this stick again,and do not toss away(garbage):
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Put the flame of your burner to almost high,to get the water to boil:
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Waiting for water to boil(:work:):
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Ya,Water is boiling.Take your wooden stick and give another good stir.Don't stir too aggressively because you will have wax in your pan when everything cools/dries.Ask me how I know ;):
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Reduce your heat/boil,to a low heat/simmer:
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Back to a simmer,and another good stir:
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As you can see,there are still carnauba flakes present.Keep the simmer going:
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A few minutes later(still simmering)and there are still nuba flakes present on the bottom:
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Give it time and eventually,ALL the flakes will have melted.This is where you can turn off the flame:
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NO nuba flakes present:
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After you turn off your flame and make sure NO caranuba flakes are present in your jar,fill the water line with cold water until it almost reaches the top jar threads(or to the jar threads):
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And let everything cool down a bit,:
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I forgot to mention,make sure you don't have the wooden stick in your concoction as it starts to cool/harden.
This is after an hour or so after letting everything cool down on the stove:
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The insrtuctions say to let cool/harden for 12-24 hrs and should be ready to use at the latest 48hrs.After the jar was ambient tempature-I moved it to the garage to finish curing/hardening where it was 44deg F.:
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Hope this helps anyone :)

[tw33k2514]

Uhhh sticky? Yes?

That was the most perfect walk through I have ever seen. Amazing job!

[LegacyGT]

Awesome write up, clear pictures and directions. I feel like I just made a home brew kit living vicariously through your pictures.

[BobbyG]

Uhhh sticky? Yes?

That was the most perfect walk through I have ever seen. Amazing job!

:iagree: I could not agree more!! :props:

It just doesn't get any better than this!! :dblthumb2:

[Meghan]

Very nice "how to" thank you for sharing with everyone!

[IID]

Uhhh sticky? Yes?

That was the most perfect walk through I have ever seen. Amazing job!


Awesome write up, clear pictures and directions. I feel like I just made a hom brew kit living vicariously through your pictures.


:iagree: I could not agree more!! :props:

It just doesn't get any better than this!! :dblthumb2:
Just trying to help out.

ALL you guys are VERY kind-Thank You :dblthumb2:

[IID]

Very nice "how to" thank you for sharing with everyone!

Your welcome Meghan,my Pleasure ;)

[shoeless89]

I'm really curious on the looks and durability of this wax

[toycar18]

Most Importantly,

What did you name it?

[Mike Phillips]

That pretty much shares the experience Rand and I had when we made our Home Brew Kit (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/off-topic/43588-cucumber-explosion.html)...

As long as you follow the directions to a "T" you're guaranteed success...


Nice step-by-step write-up.


:xyxthumbs:

[IID]

I'm really curious on the looks and durability of this wax

As for the looks,Mike Phillips has a thread started already on the application of the HB on a green camaro.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/off-topic/43588-cucumber-explosion.html

As for durability,we will have to see :xyxthumbs:.

[Pats300zx]

Great write up. Looks like a fun kit !!!!!

[IID]

That pretty much shares the experience Rand and I had when we made our Home Brew Kit (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/off-topic/43588-cucumber-explosion.html)...

As long as you follow the directions to a "T" you're guaranteed success...


Nice step-by-step write-up.


:xyxthumbs:


Great write up. Looks like a fun kit !!!!!

Thank You gentlemen :dblthumb2:

[alko]

Awesome step-by-step. This actually made me want to pick some up! I wish the had a formula where people could experiment and produce their own color of the product.

[dad07]

Please....what did you name it!!!!!!


when you stirred it a little too hard did you bring a new meaning to "non stick pan" ?