FauxToys How-To - Paste Wax

Common household paste wax, available at hardware, auto-parts, and department/discount stores, is useful in bringing shine back to dull train equipment. Just clean the surface and apply a thin film wax with a soft cloth or tissue. Be sure to cover the entire surface, and do not leave any missed areas or spots of thick wax on the surface.

Allow the wax to dry to a haze, then buff off with a clean soft cloth or tissue. Repeat the process for two or three coats. (Before repainting any car that has been waxed, be sure to remove all traces of the wax with lighter fluid or alcohol.)

Protecting FauxToys Wraps with Paste Wax

Protecting the Surface - FauxToys wraps are tough and water-resistant, but pressing on the surface with wet hands may leave fingerprints in the gloss coating, and rubbing the wrap when wet can spoil the glossy surface.

Two coats of paste wax will increase the wrap's resistance to the combination of water and pressure, as well as to scratching and abrasion.

Preventing Curling - Over time, especially when temporary mounting is used and the wrap is not stuck directly to the car surface, the edges of FauxToys wraps may curl slightly away from the car body. This is because the back of the wrap expands from absorbing moisture from the air. Two coats of paste wax on the back of the wrap, as well as the front, will minimize this problem.

The best time to apply wax to the wrap is before cutting, but you can apply wax to the front of the wrap even after it is on the car.

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