Alternative to Paragon and Halcyon Waxes

[Dr.Jimmy]

Conservators Wax​

is another version of what you're looking for.

 

[FurCoat]

I wonder if gun stock wax would be an option

 

[RPK]

I wonder if gun stock wax would be an option

Why not, I use Butchers floor wax on mine and on my guns also. Wood is wood .

 

[daveinlax]

Wood is wood .

No, the thing is finding something that doesn’t collect in the crevices of sandblasted and rusticated pipes. I’ve spent way too much time trying to clean out the wrong wax out with a toothpick.

 

[georged]

No, the thing is finding something that doesn’t collect in the crevices of sandblasted and rusticated pipes. I’ve spent way too much time trying to clean out the wrong wax out with a toothpick.

Just zap with a heatgun until shiny, then buff with a shoe brush (or equivalent).

The type of wax doesn't matter. They all "surrender" to this procedure without muss, fuss, or drama.

 

[TheIronMonkey]

I have some posts in the thread below that might be of interest regarding various candidates for Paragon and Halcyon replacements:

Post in thread 'Two Quick Questions.' Two Quick Questions. :: Pipe Repair and Maintenance - https://pipesmagazine.com/forums/threads/two-quick-questions.103393/post-36995175

 

[RPK]

No, the thing is finding something that doesn’t collect in the crevices of sandblasted and rusticated pipes. I’ve spent way too much time trying to clean out the wrong wax out with a toothpick.

I don’t have any sandblasted pipes so not a problem for me but I do understand what you have described.

 

[Sig]

Just zap with a heatgun until shiny, then buff with a shoe brush (or equivalent).

The type of wax doesn't matter. They all "surrender" to this procedure without muss, fuss, or drama.

I always use a hairdryer when using beeswax or Carnuba wax on my pipes.
Carnuba normally needs a buffing wheel, but I just melt the wax, wipe on pipe, then hand buff....using a hairdryer to keep the wax soft. Works great for me.

 

[Hillcrest]

https://www.archivalmethods.com/downloadfiles/Renaissance-Wax.pdf?srsltid=AfmBOooHmQFOf6Iw2ncwKlK4B3dBWfE86QiA_GptgYsGKkJAdStP29H-