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Cleaning Black Wax Cylinder
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BigC
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Cleaning Black Wax Cylinder
Just wondering what is the correct way to clean a black wax cylinder? I've looked on YouTube and there are many videos on how to clean 4 minute cylinders but very few on the black wax 2 minute cylinder. Some people say it's ok to use alcohol others say no. So what is the correct way? Thanks
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52089
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Re: Cleaning Black Wax Cylinder
Ask 10 people and you'll get 11 opinions. I's suggest you search the board for "Labtone" for one of the best ways.
If you're looking for a way to remove mold, sadly there isn't one.
If you're looking for a way to remove mold, sadly there isn't one.
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BigC
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Re: Cleaning Black Wax Cylinder
No I understand that mold eats black wax, once its gone you can't replace it. I'll look up Labtone. Thank you
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Re: Cleaning Black Wax Cylinder
Labtone is no longer made.
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Marc Hildebrant
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Re: Cleaning Black Wax Cylinder
Black Wax Cylinders are really a hard "soap" material. I clean mine with just a rag.
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BigC
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Re: Cleaning Black Wax Cylinder
No wonder I couldn't find anything. The stuff I found was super expensive.