Alternative to Paragon and Halcyon Waxes

[Navy Chief]

Does anybody have any suggestions for good alternatives to Paragon and Halcyon waxes for pipe maintenance? I tried to order both of these through the Fine Pipes International website but after over a month of the owner failing to ship them I have given up and gotten a refund through PayPal.

 

[RustiePyles CPG]

Renaissance Wax, one can is a lifetime supply.

https://www.amazon.com/Renaissance-Wax-Polish-200-ml/dp/B0012S1XBO/ref=asc_df_B0012S1XBO/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198077767340&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=439952526127960022&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9023257&hvtargid=pla-343196555194&psc=1

 

[MrHowell]

I tried back in summer to get some from him even called and talked to him he told me to email him my address. And nothing. So I gave up.

 

[Navy Chief]

I tried back in summer to get some from him even called and talked to him he told me to email him my address. And nothing. So I gave up.

Went through the same thing, my original order was Dec 11th and I waited till after the holidays to contact him thinking that everybody is busy at that time of year and things happen. Talked to him after the holiday and he asked me the same thing, email him my address and he would make sure the order got right out... That was 2 weeks ago, I gave up and disputed the charge through PayPal.

He mentioned on the phone with me that he lost his EBay account due to complaints about orders not shipping, guessing if he keeps it up he will lose his PayPal account also.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Here

 

[CallMeSangy]

Well that's unfortunate. People always talk about using their Paragon wax, so like others here I'm in a similar boat. I'm highly skeptical of any website that isn't from a name-brand company, and while the price for wax is still up on his website, I sure am glad I didn't try checking out.

 

[Deano]

Decatur polishing cloth is all ive ever used to polish my pipes. Of course a crusty estate might need more.

 

[PipeIT]

Well that's unfortunate. People always talk about using their Paragon wax, so like others here I'm in a similar boat. I'm highly skeptical of any website that isn't from a name-brand company, and while the price for wax is still up on his website, I sure am glad I didn't try checking out.

Paragon and Halcyon are highly respected pipe wax. I use both of them, absolutely amazing stuff, and they are a name brand, and Fine Pipes is a known site, and many pipe companies have been selling their wax too.

I purchased from Fine Pipes last year, no problems then, sad to hear there are issues now, hopefully whatever is going on, things will turn around.

 

[mingc]

Halcyon seems almost identical to Renaissance.

Unfortunately, there does not seemed to be a readily available alternative to Paragon which seems to dry harder and is longer lasting than Halcyon and Renaissance.

 

[PipeIT]

Hmm, with those nice Uniturd prices out there, maybe my 2021 Estate, barely 5% used jar of Paragon can sell for $75? LOL

 

[OzPiper]

I use Mark Hoover's (La belle Epoque/Ibepen) Before and After Briar Balm

Clean outside of stummel thoroughly with liquid soap and electric toothbrush
Dry
Apply/rub in a tiny amount of B&A Briar Balm - goes a long way
Leave to soak in - couple of hours or overnight
Buff with soft cloth or MicroMesh pads, if you want a bit of shine

Disclaimer: NO commercial ties. Just a happy user

 

[AJL67]

Hmm, with those nice Uniturd prices out there, maybe my 2021 Estate, barely 5% used jar of Paragon can sell for $75? LOL

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I really hope you get it!!!!

 

[craig61a]

Ordered a big ass jar maybe 6 months ago. No issues.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Last I knew it was a one-man operation, and the proprietor was not a young man five years ago.

 

[georged]

If you have a buffer, read this:

Anyone tried block microcrystalline wax on a buff? - pipemakersforum.com

 

[craig61a]

If you have a buffer, read this:

Anyone tried block microcrystalline wax on a buff? - pipemakersforum.com

Hmmm…

 

[briarbuda48]

If you have a buffer, read this:

Anyone tried block microcrystalline wax on a buff? - pipemakersforum.com

Thanks Georged, just ordered to try out.

 

[nolan613]

Bought a can of Renaissance wax a number of years ago and will be something that I will never use up. Carnauba as mentioned in an earlier post is my "go to" wax when doing a full restoration.

 

[Peter - CCB]

Hmmm…

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Ha. I

Thanks Georged, just ordered to try out.

Sorry for digging up an old thread. I came by this randomly. I made that original thread. I was looking for more Paragon as gifts and found this thread. I formed mine into a block and tried it and not too bad either. I prefer and mostly use Carnauba but I’m always sitting thinking of how to make better paste waxes for people without buffers etc. My main thing is getting the right amounts of ingredients just right and proper emulsifying agents for the right consistency. I bought a lot of gear too but haven’t had time to get into it and finish a final product. It’s a project I want to finish this year. I need to just spend less time on restorations for a bit.

How did it go for you out of curiosity. I forgot all about posting that thread and never checked back! I’m so forgetful. Going to go read the rest now. - Pete

 

[boston]

Been using Renaissance (periodically) for years. And a tin does last forever.