Woolwax over Fluid Film, but not there yet?

Woolwax definitely attracts dust and mud. Despite it’s name, It never really sets into a wax, it stays wet until enough dirt/dust builds up on it. Eventually it takes on enough that the woolwax becomes a “crust” that keeps everything protected. Although I wash off chunky mud really well after a trip, it will still hold on to a thin layer of it.

Not sure about some other products. I would imagine thinner products that set up like an actual wax will attract dirt less.

 

After a winter of sand put down on local roads, the undercarriage of my Wool Wax treated trucks looks pretty dirty. But if I take my finger and wipe it away I have a rust free frame underneath. Once the winter ends here I will normally do a pressure washing of the undercarriage to get the built up dirt off and then reapply before next winter. Wool Wax does not recommend any pressure washing of the underside during the winter season.

Because Woolwax® is non-drying, Woolwax® will attract an initial coating of sand/dirt. Anything that may adhere can easily be rinsed off with a low pressure garden hose. Because Woolwax® contains no solvents, it will not become tacky or sticky and create a dirt buildup. Many of our professional Undercoaters advise their customers to drive down a dirt road after Woolwax® application. They say that the outer coating of sand gives the coating an extra layer of protection, and stops salt from sticking to it.. Years ago when they used to undercoat with motor oil most people were always advised to drive on a dirt road as soon as possible. There must be something to this strategy, as it is still recommended by many professionals today.


Woolwax® is very thick and does not wash off easily. Anything dirt or salt that may adhere can easily be rinsed off with a low pressure garden hose.

 

Killer info, big thanks guys !

I agree. Very similar description on this link:
(Hopefully somewhat thinner black fluid film, or the rust converter primer flows through tube ight)

https://henryford150.com/woolwax-vs-fluid-film/

 

@McSpazatron how similar does this sound to chain wax

 

That one looks like it might be like a traditional non-drying chain lube. The Maxima brand Chainwax has paraffin in it. It actually seems to dry and set after after a few minutes.

It has really good capillary action to get sucked into tight crannies. Regular chainlubes will that too, but my experience is that chainwax does it better.

Like I mentioned before, the solvents in it will give you a headache pretty quick, so I use it for spot treatment.

 

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