Hi All,
I've been waxing and tuning my skis for a couple of seasons and I'm still trying to get the waxing part "right."
The wax I use: Purl Microcrystalline Speed Wax Purple - All Temp
In the beginning, I tended to melt on far too much and leave most of it on - it felt pretty smooth and slippy while skiing and I didn't think it could possibly hurt the skis any, so I stuck with that for a while.
Now I want to improve technique by following some youtube vids, and online how-to's.
So, I'm using less wax material, letting it sit overnight, carefully scrape it down to a fine layer, and then swipe the bases vigorously with a combo. of Rough ---> Medium ---> Fine Scotch-brite sheets.
Upon completion, I definitely see a nice sheen on the bases, but they seem a bit tacky, almost like some fine lint is left on the surface. Is this generally what you get with using the Scotch-brite sheets; or, is this not a good finish and I need to start over?
Likely I won't have a chance to test the ride tomorrow, so trying to figure out if I'm on the right track or need a do-over.
Thank you for your help.
I've been waxing and tuning my skis for a couple of seasons and I'm still trying to get the waxing part "right."
The wax I use: Purl Microcrystalline Speed Wax Purple - All Temp
In the beginning, I tended to melt on far too much and leave most of it on - it felt pretty smooth and slippy while skiing and I didn't think it could possibly hurt the skis any, so I stuck with that for a while.
Now I want to improve technique by following some youtube vids, and online how-to's.
So, I'm using less wax material, letting it sit overnight, carefully scrape it down to a fine layer, and then swipe the bases vigorously with a combo. of Rough ---> Medium ---> Fine Scotch-brite sheets.
Upon completion, I definitely see a nice sheen on the bases, but they seem a bit tacky, almost like some fine lint is left on the surface. Is this generally what you get with using the Scotch-brite sheets; or, is this not a good finish and I need to start over?
Likely I won't have a chance to test the ride tomorrow, so trying to figure out if I'm on the right track or need a do-over.
Thank you for your help.