Imperial Wax help

[kerreckt]

I am new to Imperial wax. I have used the Dillon product and home made stuff in the past. What is the best way to use Imperial? Do you mix it with a solvent and spray it? Any help would be appreciated.

 

[beatledog7]

It takes very little, just like with any other lube. Get a noticeable but tiny bit on your fingers, handle the cases, transferring the wax to the cases. Done.

 

[cfullgraf]

Many just rub their fore finger and/or thumb in the wax then wipe the case with the wax.

A little goes a long way. I avoid getting the wax on the shoulder or neck or else hydraulic dents will occur in the shoulder.

I use a brush to get a little inside the neck on every fourth or fifth case or so but be careful of getting wax on the outside of the neck as again, dents can occur in the shoulders from excessive lubricant.

 

[Robert]

Just use my fingers. It does not take much at all and does not leave a mess.

 

[kerreckt]

Thanks, I think I got the idea.

 

[ranger335v]

Don't bother to 'pre-lube' cases, after you have enough rubbed on your fingers to transfer a light coat to the cases you can lube them when picking up on the way to your sizer. Not only can you make sure the whole case body is lubed, after you develop a rythum, the lubing takes virtually no additional time.

 

[Kevin Rohrer]

The amount you need on your fingers or cases is both negligible and invisible. If you can see it on the case, you are using too much.

To get the right amount, rub your forefinger across the wax twice, then rub your finger and thumb together to spread it out. Lastly, run your finger and thumb around a case to spread it evenly on a case (takes 2-3 seconds per rifle casing).

One tin should be enough for at least 5k rifle cases.

 

[rfwobbly]

I apply it to a "lube pad" and roll 5 cases at a time. Like they said, you just need a tiny, tiny bit.

 

[boommer]

Everybody finds out about Imperial lube that's been my lube for years and I won't be able to get that either OH! YA! ONE CAN LASTS A LONG---LONG TIME!

 

[41 Mag]

I drag my finger tip across the tin a couple of times, then smear what comes up in my palm then rub both hands together. I can usually do 5-8 cases at a time simply rubbing them between my palms. Usually the lip is dragging along somewhere and picks up a bit for the sizing plug as well.

If in a pinch, the Mink Oil you can find in most Wally World shoe depts is close enough to fill in. I have used it as well and it is pretty handy when your out in the boonies on a Sat. morning wanting to do some loading and shooting.

 

[TexasShooter59]

All of the above posters are telling you right.

Something I had problems with was getting the wax off after sizing. First, I found that the wax is considerably more "fluid" when working in the house at about 72 degrees as compared to working in the garage at 54 degrees. Therefore, it goes on and comes off easier indoors. Second, I use 99% alcohol on a microfiber rag to wipe it off; it works good enough for me until a better way comes along.

 

[saitek]

wax

i just use cheap laqure thinner and put the cases in strainer in a gallon plastic buck and slush it in the thinner and there clean inside and out .

 

[HiccaBurp]

I run my cases thru the tumbler to get the wax off.. plus give it that last bit of spit shine to make'em look pretty

 

[mtrmn]

Add a couple ounces "paint thinner" or mineral spirits to media and it'll clean brass like new.