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Old 03-15-20, 04:03 PM
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DaveSSS 
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The key to using oil in wax is the correct ratio. If only 10% of a mixture is wax (wax plus oil and nothing else) then it really should have no significant effect on the performance of the wax in dry conditions. I can't speak to wet condition, since I never ride in the wet. The oil/wax that I dissolve with naphtha is 30% oil and it doesn't attract dirt or leave a large amount of residue. So far, I've only used heavy weight gear lube in my mixtures.

Also, paraffin oil, lamp oil or kerosene are NOT what I consider to be oil. They are certainly not lubricating oils.

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