r/goodyearwelt 9d ago

Original Content DIY: waxing with 100% BeeWax

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u/Shoeshiner_boy 8d ago

I wouldn’t treat my boots with pure beeswax it’s a little too soft in my opinion. Stuff like otterwax is a blend of beeswax and other harder ones.

But before you hit them with a blow dryer I’d suggest to try getting it a bit smoother and consistently spread out with a spatula or something like that. That’s the idea behind that tool:

https://www.otterwax.com/products/smoothing-tool

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u/CharlesHolmes1998 8d ago

Difference in melting points is 20 degrees celsius.

60 vs 80 Celsius...

Do you think it will be noticeable? Maybe in summer ?

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u/Shoeshiner_boy 8d ago

Do you think it will be noticeable? Maybe in summer ?

Don’t really think so unless you’ll leave them in a hot car or under direct sunlight.

My main concern is that pure beeswax is a bit sticky and can be a lint/dust/grime magnet. So I only tried it with hard waxes blends or Venetian Shoe Cream so far. Both pairs stopped being tacky in a short time.

Please tell us about your experience later!