Montys "ageing wax" snake oil? or good ?

oldhorsemurphy

If anyone has any of the Monty's that they don't need I'd be happy to buy it off them. I only need a small amount and really can't justify spending £16 on a coffee cup...

digitalkettle

oldhorsemurphy said:

If anyone has any of the Monty's that they don't need I'd be happy to buy it off them. I only need a small amount and really can't justify spending £16 on a coffee cup...

You're not typing this on your phone in Starbucks are you?

oldhorsemurphy

digitalkettle said:

oldhorsemurphy said:

If anyone has any of the Monty's that they don't need I'd be happy to buy it off them. I only need a small amount and really can't justify spending £16 on a coffee cup...

You're not typing this on your phone in Starbucks are you?

No, I'm in Costa!

The_Whisper_Thief

Resurrecting this thread after a search! I too have just bought a tub of Monty's wax, the one with the espresso tint, and after doing some research into getting a hold of something to give the 'board a clean first was left totally confused regarding whether the lighter fluid tins I was seeing on Amazon were right for the job! 

I found this (photo below) and now am having another moment of hesitance regarding whether it's the right stuff too! Anyone able to confirm if this is at all suitable for the quick cleaning job required as per the Monty's video/instructions?! 

https://i.imgur.com/PxYiQTq.jpg

RaymondLin

Yes, Naphtha is lighter fluid.

Sunburst

Here's an updated instructional video from Monty's themselves which shows he's using lighter fluid.

RaymondLin

I actually got a tub of their regular (non-relic) wax last month from Matt when i picked up my guitar.  Not used it yet though but they come in a tin now, not a plastic tub or coffee mug.

The_Whisper_Thief

My confusion when looking at the lighter fluid listings on Amazon was that there's no mention at all of Naphtha. And in some cases buyers had specifically asked that question and were told that it did not contain or was not naphtha. I'm sure one of the items was Amazons listing for Zippo lighter fluid. 

Anyway, here's hoping that stuff I bought is the right stuff coz I'm going to give it a whirl on the 'board that needs some attention 

RaymondLin

The_Whisper_Thief said:

My confusion when looking at the lighter fluid listings on Amazon was that there's no mention at all of Naphtha. And in some cases buyers had specifically asked that question and were told that it did not contain or was not naphtha. I'm sure one of the items was Amazons listing for Zippo lighter fluid. 

Anyway, here's hoping that stuff I bought is the right stuff coz I'm going to give it a whirl on the 'board that needs some attention 

Put it on the cloth to wipe, a little at a time.

WezV

the stuff you got is definitely naptha.

Zipper and Ronsonol lighter fluid is too
https://certification.zippo.com/Documents/Safety Data Sheet/English/Zippo Lighter Fluid - North America.pdf

tanihhiavlt

A/Bing 0:46s to 2:50s  

The_Whisper_Thief

WezV said:

the stuff you got is definitely naptha.

Zipper and Ronsonol lighter fluid is too
https://certification.zippo.com/Documents/Safety Data Sheet/English/Zippo Lighter Fluid - North America.pdf

Cheers Wez. You know what it's like when it comes to the objects of our desire! I'm always hesitant when it comes to letting something (or someone!) touch them!! 

Blaendulais

I find slapping my belly with a wet fish makes my fretboard darker.  Is there any way to make money out of it i wonder

Rich31k

So I had a fretboard that was looking a bit anaemic, and thought I might as well give this stuff a go. 

Followed the instructions - naphtha, montyspresso, then leave it for as long as I fancy, then wipe off and apply monty’s instrument food. 

I don’t know how much is due to the dye, and how much is the wax, but the change in appearance is impressive in my opinion. If feels nicer to play too. 

Before:

After:

Kristo

Does anyone have a tin/cup of this they no longer need please? 

jeztone2

Walnut Oil does the same thing and can be used in salad dressings. It has to be applied on a regular basis so every string change. 

digitalkettle

jeztone2 said:

Walnut Oil does the same thing and can be used in salad dressings... 

I can’t afford that on my celery!

Strat54

Never thought about oiling my walnuts.....but I'm getting to the drying up wrinkly age....

elstoof

It’s not generally a good idea to use foods oils for treating wood, it won't dry so remain tacky and eventually it’ll go rancid and smell off. Stick to mineral oils or known wood preserving oils like linseed, tung etc

jeztone2

elstoof said:

It’s not generally a good idea to use foods oils for treating wood, it won't dry so remain tacky and eventually it’ll go rancid and smell off. Stick to mineral oils or known wood preserving oils like linseed, tung etc

You do know that Walnut is a wood don’t you? And that people have used walnut oil for decades on furniture & gun stocks? 

https://www.ardmoor.co.uk/products/phillips-english-walnut-oil-jr-phowo