Thread: I got Renaissance wax in pivot......

I was cleaning up my razor with Renaissance wax and a small blob got down in the pivot. The razor was nice and tight prior to getting Renaissance wax in the pivot now its too well lubricated and opens too easily. I tried dish soap and water didnt help. The scales are acrylic what can I use to clean out the Renaissance wax without damageing the acrylic scales? Help please
Tony B.

Something like electronic parts cleaner. It comes as a spray and evaporates fast but not enough so that you can't try this. Spray some into a small container and use a Q-tip to get down into the area you want cleaned. The parts cleaner dissolves all grease/wax based stuff. If you're quick, careful and stay down in where it's not seen from the outside you should be okay, otherwise you'll have to de-pin.

You could also try a bit of unwaxed dental floss. That may help along with the stuff Mike recommended.

I use those compressed air cans that come with the thin extended nozzle extension to blow residues and crap from between the pivot. Flossing like JImmy pointed out can also help.

Why don't you put some 91% alcohol on a Q tip and put it on the tang so that it runs down into the pivot on each side. You should probably do that several times to wash all the stuff out.
Then blow it out wit compressed air.

91% alcohol will cut the wax right off and evaporate any water in the pivot.
Try not to get it on the handles.

Just my 2 cents

Silver2

Just another thought, it is nice to have some rust preventative in that area. By the time you're done you may have removed it completely. Leaving some stuff in there being an option have you tried tapping the pin ?

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Just another thought, it is nice to have some rust preventative in that area. By the time you're done you may have removed it completely. Leaving some stuff in there being an option have you tried tapping the pin ?

I did tap it a few times on either side i dont want to ttap it down too much they are brass pins and bend to easily. But I will be trying the dental floss a thanks Jimmy
Tony

I use ren wax on my razors, and I purposefully get it down in that area to prevent rusting. In my xp, it'll be loose for a little bit, but it'll tighten up some. Not as tight as is was originally, but usually enough to where its not annoying.

Not sure the composition of Renaissance Wax but you could try lighter fluid (Naphtha).
Pour some in a small container and dip only the pivot end below the surface and aloe to soak. Then remove the razor and work the action, wipe the excess and dip again. It should dissolve the wax but will not harm acrylic scales

you aregonna have one heck of a time cleaninng of that wax . Renaissance wax is the best wax in the world, You will have trouble getting it off you pin . try some white vinegar on a q tip or finger nail polish remover . Just becareful on the scales use a Qtip and wash with dish soap after. You could peen the pin if you had the right tools to tighten it up . Good luck . kellyw