New Wax Fridge

[DaytonaJae]

I ran across this at Sam's Club a few weeks ago. It was on sale for $80. Holds 6 bottles of wine. As a detailer, of course my first thought was, "waxes!"

So I ordered one.

Haier 6-Bottle Wine Cellar with Electronic Controls - Sam's Club (http://www.samsclub.com/sams/haier-6-btl-wine-wine-cellar/prod13450239.ip)

It's small enough to fit on my shelf nicely and I like the clear door along with the LCD display, touch controls and LED light inside. (Yes, I have waxed the fridge already)

The unit is well constructed for my intended purposes. I'm sure it will chill down bottles of wine very nicely, but that's not what I bought it for...

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q774/daytonajae/Instructional/IMAG0246_zps9c4f98d7.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/daytonajae/media/Instructional/IMAG0246_zps9c4f98d7.jpg.html)

So far so good, but the shelves that came with the unit were made to hold wine bottles... so the wax containers did not sit flat, and could fall through...

So I removed the shelves and stacked them in side...

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q774/daytonajae/Instructional/IMAG0249_zps98cfa0a0.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/daytonajae/media/Instructional/IMAG0249_zps98cfa0a0.jpg.html)

Better, but still not happy.

A simple Google search for custom cut plexiglass showed multiple companies that offer this service. So I measured the two shelves that came with the fridge, and entered my specifications, then ordered two pieces of cut plastic.

A week later, this arrived...

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q774/daytonajae/Instructional/IMG_20140729_123240_nopm__zps3eff0ac5.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/daytonajae/media/Instructional/IMG_20140729_123240_nopm__zps3eff0ac5.jpg.html)

Rounded corners and polished edging. Total was $44 for two pieces. Not exactly cheap but they are custom made.

So now,

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q774/daytonajae/Instructional/IMAG0316_zpsb913433f.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/daytonajae/media/Instructional/IMAG0316_zpsb913433f.jpg.html)

Looks much better

With lights off in garage, LED turned on inside fridge

http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q774/daytonajae/Instructional/IMAG0314_zps4b732b0e.jpg (http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/daytonajae/media/Instructional/IMAG0314_zps4b732b0e.jpg.html)

The fridge itself has touch controls to set the desired temperature, and minimum setting seems to be 46F. I dont know if it can be switched to display Centigrade or not. However, the unit, while in the heat of my garage in a Florida summer, is only capable of cooling down to about 55F no matter what I set it to. Not bad for a little unit with 92F in the garage.

[fly07sti]

Very cool. (no pun intended) Great idea on the plexi shelves. I'm googleing a couple places now to cut me some for my mini fridge.

[DaytonaJae]

I got them from here:

http://www.tapplastics.com/product/plastics/cut_to_size_plastic/acrylic_sheets_clear/508

[phens82]

:props::props:

But what about the :cheers::cheers: ???

[jamesboyy]

Nice little fridge you have there great idea thanks for shareing

[Angus]

Great idea and nice way to show off you wax!

[runrun411]

Detailers... Yeah we're crazy.

[ChrisArtindale@DrivenAuto.ca]

Great idea on the shelves.

[Audi X2]

Very awesome Jae!
You now have the perfect environment and showpiece for those fine waxes :xyxthumbs:
The custom plexi shelves are the icing on the cake.

[brondondolon]

Lol first thing i thought of when i saw this was "wow great idea!" then imidately after i thought "eh if i did that my girlfriend would probably leave me because im a crazy person..." lol

[Dr Oldz]

Very nice. :cheers: Wait till your collection grows and u need a full size fridge......or 2.

[Audi X2]

Very nice. :cheers: Wait till your collection grows and u need a full size fridge......or 2.

Yes, and a full size refrigerator with a glass front is not easy on the wallet :laughing:

[2.ooohhh]

That is a pretty slick storage solution, I've never thought about refrigerating my wax since my garage is air conditioned but could come in really handy if I ever build a large detached shop out back.

[Sicoupe]

That is a sweet setup, thanks for sharing:)

[Pats300zx]

Very sharp !!!!