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To answer your question it is necessary to understand what a "seal" is in the context of applying wax and varnish. A seal is a protective coating of a substance that is insoluable and impermeable to the liquids and chemicals that the object being sealed is likely to be exposed to. Varnish, used to seal against water and oil, is actually very vulnerable to many other common liquids, particularly simple alkaline solvents like soap and ammonia. Wax is an impenetrable seal against not only water and oil, but also nearly all known solvents and even a majority of acid and alkaline industrial chemicals. So, while you can apply a layer of varnish over a layer of wax, it won't actually seal the item it's applied to any better than the wax layer already has. What's more, if the varnish is also used to change the surface appearance of the item (tint, stain, glossy/matte texture), then when the varnish layer eventually erodes from exposure to solvents, or the wax layer erodes from the passage of time, the visual effect will gradually be lost in a random, patchy, and aesthetically unappealing way.
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What is the name for the wax seal for a toilet?
The name for the wax seal for a toilet is a wax toilet ring. Some people also call this item a toilet wax bowl gasket.
Where can one find pictures of wax seal stamps?
One can find pictures of wax seal stamps online in Google images, Bing images, or Yahoo images. In addition, one can find pictures of wax seal stamps in wax seal stamps selling stores online.
How do use you Gulf Wax household paraffin wax to seal bottles?
Paraffin wax and gulf wax can be used for many things. You can use the wax to seal cracks in glass bottles, by applying the wax to the surface of the bottle and allowing it to dry.
What is a wax seal stamp used for?
A "wax seal stamp" is most used among officials. One might use a wax seal to officially seal a document, or as part of a notarized document that one might acquire at their local financial institution.
What is the correct wax seal for a toilet flange that sits flush with the subfloor?
I would get the extra thick one. You should have to push down on the toilet to make the wax ring seal. If the toilet sits on the floor by itself, stack 2 rings on top of each other.
How do you use gulf wax to seal a bottle?
You can use gulf wax to seal bottles. If the surface of the bottle is cracked, male sure the surface is dry, and place the wax over the crack, and allow it to try, and that should seal the crack.
What part of a car does wax seal protect?
The paint
You can you fix the wax seal around the towlet bowl?
Replace it.
What protects upper car parts from rusting?
wax seal
Was letters folded and secured with wax seal?
Yes, that was done to make sure the letter wasn't read by someone else other than who the letter was for. Government documents were sealed with red tape and a wax seal protecting them from people who shouldn't read them. Today, you can still by sealing wax and a wax seal to do your own letters with this old custom. As a teenager I had a kit to do this and for a long time all my letters were sealed with wax. We didn't have the internet or texting then.
Why is wax a good substance for glue?
Wax is NOT a good substance for glue, it can seal things such as envelopes, but will not actually glue anything.
Do you have to have a license to send a letter with a wax seal?
Nope... there is no legal requirement for a letter to be sent in an envelope !
