How to remove spilled wax from pavers
#1
07-31-16, 07:57 PM
How to remove spilled wax from pavers
I spilled some citronella candle wax on my patio pavers several days ago. Don't have clue as to how to remove the wax. This is the type of paver.
#3
08-01-16, 03:52 AM
Good idea. I'll try it. But I have my doubts. What I didn't mention was that the wax was very thin and mixed with water. The candles were left out during a rain. The very hot weather made the wax watery and I knocked it over by mistake. The pavers were very hot and the wax soaked right in. I'm afraid I may need to replace them.
#4
08-01-16, 04:16 AM
It may be way out there, but since the wax is semi flammable, why not try using a torch to "evaporate" it? Use a blue flame to keep it from depositing carbon on the pavers.
#5
08-01-16, 04:32 AM
I'm thinking denatured alcohol might dissolve candle wax. I've had limited success washing it off prior to painting with a solvent I had on hand - just can't remember which one 
usually it's easier/quicker for me to just prime it with pigmented shellac 
usually it's easier/quicker for me to just prime it with pigmented shellac
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08-15-16, 10:29 AM
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Thanks for this post. I had the same issue a week ago. I'll try the suggestions mentioned here.
