Wax needs to be removed prior to painting. A wire brush, followed by a flat scrapper and finally washed down with spirits will give you a pain-table surface.
Not until you remove all the wax. You may need a primer as well.
Before repainting any furniture or cabinets, it's a good idea to wash it first with trisodium phosphate (TSP), which is found in the paint section of the hardware store. To remove heavy wax build-up, use mineral spirits or paint thinner, rags, and lots of elbow grease. You might have to use fine steel wool, especially if the wax is in crevices. Remember, your goal is to remove the wax, not damage the wood. Any wax left on the wood will prevent the paint from sticking as it should, and you will be left with streaks.
I have made candles using paraffin wax. Paraffin oil is kerosene.
Try the Magic Eraser. That usually gets rid of a lot of hard to remove marks.
Never. The paint will not adhere properly to a waxed finish. You may get products from your local jobber that will help remove wax and properly prep the surface before painting. They are an excellent investment
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To effectively remove wax from apples, you can wash them under running water and scrub them gently with a brush or sponge. You can also soak them in a mixture of water and vinegar for a few minutes before rinsing them off.
To effectively clean apples coated with wax, you can use a mixture of water and vinegar to remove the wax. Simply soak the apples in the solution for a few minutes, then scrub them gently with a brush or cloth to remove any remaining wax. Rinse the apples thoroughly with water before eating or cooking with them.
You can remove all, or a majority of it, by placing an ice cube on the wax, then chipping it off the wax as it hardens from the ice.
To effectively remove a wax finish from wood, you can use a commercial wax remover or a mixture of equal parts vinegar and water. Apply the solution to the wood surface and let it sit for a few minutes before wiping it off with a clean cloth. Repeat the process if necessary until the wax is completely removed.
Yes, paraffin, along with most waxes, is edible.