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Originally Posted by SS427
One would think. I have had way better success with the wax than the penetrant for situations like I described.
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Exactly!
by virtue of physics: Capillary Action & Melted Wax (i.e. Melt Viscosity mPa) has a viscosity Less than that of Petroleum products-Oil Or Water. Then the Surface tension also works in Wax's favor.
A Pro Tip from Submarine Maintenance: "If/When Possible, using electric-induction, open-flame, Steam, Heat gun etc methods to apply heat to end opposite the fastener to promote propagation of the Parafin to 'Creep to the Heat' ."
I prefer to use Old Candle throw away from B-Day Cakes