Next on the list is paraffin wax, give the product an easier on/off application, feels greasy to touch. I may cut out some oil in the mixture when I add the paraffin. Hopefully I can get back at it next week.

http://www.wwch.org/Technique/Finishes/FinWaxForm.htm

Found this today, not car wax but some useful info none the less

Batch 11 done, good results, may add more solvent in the next batch, but I am pretty happy with what I have. Not a miracle product but it works. Now I am looking for banana oil, as the new solvent. The shine is good, beading good, ease of application, not bad on this batch. I don't think you can get a wet look with natural ingredients, without the use of polymers. You can definitely get a warm look though.

Well I am on the hunt for banana oil, which as funny as it sounds has nothing to do with bananas. Its a product called isoamyl acetate. The name banana oil comes from its smell, and I have seen it used in some soft waxes and liquid waxes. I like the smell and I am on the hunt to get some. So far I have used pure turpentine, turpenoid ( derivative) and mineral spirits. So far I am pretty happy with the results I have achieved so far.

Well besides an oil I will start searching for another solvent that will give me a workable wax without too much oil. The oil content, if altered slightly can really change the look and performance of the wax. The slightest change can cause the wax to go from clear to streaky. I will test more of the waxes out for ease of use and look, the oily ones streak too much. Still I am pleased with the outcome so far with few ingredients and little money spent.

More exotic oils

I need to get my hands on some exotic oils, but until then I will continue to use and tweak what I have. I added a little more oil today to Batch 4. I did half of the wifes hood with it, not sure if I like the results. I will try again tomorrow and check the beading on it. It may have left too much oil behind, or I picked a bad mf towel. I will post pics tomorrow of the finished hood, with two coats of batch 10 on it. Batch 4 has come out the best so far.

First Go

This was batch 8, it was a little oily and never really fashed at all, smeared all over. It felt nice but too much work getting the smears off.
This is batch 9, after cleansing the suface to rid the hood of any old wax, it was washed dried and a thin layer put on. This wax flashes fairly quickly but no smearing or oily residue left behind. A winner in my book. My need a small tweak for workability but I am satisfied with the results.
A little beading shot. the beads stand up quite tall and the surface is quite smooth. The waxes with more oils tends to leave the surface slicker feeling, but the beads were not as nice. I may make one or two small tweaks until I send it for evaluation and some more educated help.