Wax On, Wax Off: Tamiya Wax vs. The Treatment

[Jay!]

I picked up a jar of The Treatment for like $3.50, but I can't find a place that had the Tamiya wax for less than $12! Worth the extra 200%?

And would someone tell me more about wax's dust-repelling properties?

[bends]

Yeah Jay I went to the Best1hobbies like you recommended (cool place!) and was shocked at how expensive that little tamiya wax bottle is. Bought it anyway though, figured I gotta try it. I just wonder WHY it's so pricy!

-Chuck

[daggerlee]

The Treatment is more of a wax/polisher. You can use it to polish sanded down surfaces back to shine or as a wax. Tamiya Model Wax is a true wax you put on after the sanding/polishing process that enhances the gloss, and protects it from fingerprints from handling and other stuff. Not too sure about the dust repulsion, but it does provide a slick surface so maybe dust slides right off it.

Personally, I like Tamiya wax, I feel it really does add a deeper shine to the kit after it's been polished, but I wouldn't pay $12 for it. I'd rather get it from HLJ, after all it only costs about as much as a Fujimi wheelset, and the more polishing compounds/waxes a car modeler has in his inventory, the better.

[joecwlaw]

Originally posted by jay@af
I picked up a jar of The Treatment for like $3.50, but I can't find a place that had the Tamiya wax for less than $12! Worth the extra 200%?

And would someone tell me more about wax's dust-repelling properties?

200% more is the same as you order from hlj and then ship to US. And tamiya is straight for modelling purpose while Treatment doesn't.

$$ = Quality

:finger:j/k

[Integra14]

they have model wax at my hobby store, for 4$, its not tamiya, but its called "model car wax" so im thinkin bout pickin it up.. i could send u some, if u wanted

[primera man]

We dont get the treatment brand here so i cant compare the two....but i do know that the Tamiya Wax is fantastic.
The tamiya bottle goes a very long way.....i've only just brought my 2nd bottle after polishing around 80 cars with it

[935k3]

The Treatment Wax is a very good product indeed. It will even add a nice shine to your windows and clear parts. It is a pre-softened pure carnauba wax formulated for models. It does not have any cleaners in it. I poolish my decals with it before applying Future. It is safe for all paints.

[Focus2000]

Tamiya wax is particularly good as it doesn't leave white residue tucked into the panel lines, so there's no scraping with a toothpick needed afterwards.

It smells good too

[ultraxduce]

i just just turtle carnuba wax.. $3.50 at walmart for likea 12 oz bottle.. seems to work great. all i use is spray cans (enamels) so its goes geat with the carnuba.


nice shine.. but seems like dust likes shiny cars more...

[JDM Evo7]

I just tried the Hasegawa Tri-Tool "wax" and that blew me away! Haven't tried the Tamiya yet.

[daggerlee]

Originally posted by JDM Evo7
I just tried the Hasegawa Tri-Tool "wax" and that blew me away! Haven't tried the Tamiya yet.

This set?

http://www.hlj.com/cgi-perl/hljpage.cgi?HSGTT-23
http://www.hlj.com/cgi-perl/hljpage.cgi?HSGTT-24
http://www.hlj.com/cgi-perl/hljpage.cgi?HSGTT-25

How does it compare with Tamiya polishing compoudn/wax?

[JDM Evo7]

It's a lot better. It doesn't cut as much, so I use 3M rubbing compound then the Hasegawa ceramic compound. It removes easier than Tamiya, it's a fluid so it doesn't leave powder behind. The wax in particular is fantastic, it's some sort of polymer resin. The cloth is just a micro-fiber material. So it's not really necessary if you have a 3M Micro-fiber cloth.

[daggerlee]

Hmm, I'm always looking to add more compounds and waxes to my collection. How do you use it? Does it come with english instructions?

[JDM Evo7]

No english instructions. From my limited Japanese you apply light pressure, use in one direction and wipe of when it hazes. Note, hazing is different than drying. That's it, works great. Especially on clear parts!

[Refslaseanado]

heya nice to be here-just created account and thought to say hello