Waxoyl (think that's the correct spelling) is simply a wax and oil mixture.
You apply it to a surface and the volatiles evaporate, leaving you with an oily
waxy coating that protects the base metal from water, salt and many other
elements that would corrode or rust it. The stuff is very good! Self healing,
good creep, etc. It is one of the most effective treatments, though it can be
disolved and scraped off.
You can make a variant yourself using a recipe like beeswax, cooking oil and
acetone. Other recipes exist.
>>> <MKCASPIAN1@aol.com> 02/12/02 07:17PM >>>
Two questions - what is this wax oil that keeps geting mentioned, and where
does one find the Practical Classics Spitfire book you are all refering to?
John - 78 spitfire - soon
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