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Anyone ever wax your egg?
cookingdude555
Posts: 3,196
I know there are going to be some perv comments from the title, and that's OK, let it fly. But I was looking for a product to kind of restore my 10 year old medium's wooden handle, and came across this:

It worked really good on the handle, so I then wiped the bands, and other metal surfaces on my egg. Holy crap, they looked almost brand new from it. They had previously had a powdery oxidation look that they were taking on. So then my brain says, what about the enamel on the outside of the egg? Boom, that looks brand new (ish) too! Next thing I knew, I was waxing the kamado joe jr too, and that thing looks better than new now too! This might go into regular maintenance for me, I am impressed.
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After:

I am sure when this guy does its next meat sweat, it will all go away, but it looks like a new egg, for now.

It worked really good on the handle, so I then wiped the bands, and other metal surfaces on my egg. Holy crap, they looked almost brand new from it. They had previously had a powdery oxidation look that they were taking on. So then my brain says, what about the enamel on the outside of the egg? Boom, that looks brand new (ish) too! Next thing I knew, I was waxing the kamado joe jr too, and that thing looks better than new now too! This might go into regular maintenance for me, I am impressed.
Before:

After:

I am sure when this guy does its next meat sweat, it will all go away, but it looks like a new egg, for now.
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Nice, let us know what happens after your next higher temp cook.Thank you,DarianGalveston Texas
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I try to limit my waxing to smaller carbon count fatty acids with lower melting points due to the increase in friction from increased viscosity.
That said, the before and after is miraculous.______________________________________________I love lamp.. -
I explained why. And yes the car waxing is something I do. Some people like everything to shine. I don’t care either way, the first pic of the medium sums up it’s 10 year existence. But this product reversed that for anyone inclined.bgebrent said:No. Why? Wax your car. -
To each his own brother. I have enough to do without creating more work. That’s all.Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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That is how I feel about waxing a car.bgebrent said:To each his own brother. I have enough to do without creating more work. That’s all.South of Columbus, Ohio. -
Then my car looks better than yours. And it’s paint lasts longer. Given I’m a car enthusiast.alaskanassasin said:
That is how I feel about waxing a car.bgebrent said:To each his own brother. I have enough to do without creating more work. That’s all.Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga -
I promise your responses took more effort than wiping an egg down.bgebrent said:To each his own brother. I have enough to do without creating more work. That’s all. -
Looks better I am sure but I have never worn out a paint job.South of Columbus, Ohio.
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I promise my car looks prettier than yourscookingdude555 said:
I promise your responses took more effort than wiping an egg down.bgebrent said:To each his own brother. I have enough to do without creating more work. That’s all.
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Congratulations.bgebrent said:
I promise my car looks prettier than yourscookingdude555 said:
I promise your responses took more effort than wiping an egg down.bgebrent said:To each his own brother. I have enough to do without creating more work. That’s all.
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Seriously, why does it matter? I have 3 eggs. They’ve all survived meat sweats and Georgia weather. Sometimes their dusty, or polleny, or moldy. I don’t really care. They cook well even when they look like @JohnInCarolina’s MM. So again, to each his own. I’m gonna wax my car and spill grease on my egg. Thanks for your post.Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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feel free to move along at anytimebgebrent said:Seriously, why does it matter? I have 3 eggs. They’ve all survived meat sweats and Georgia weather. Sometimes their dusty, or polleny, or moldy. I don’t really care. They cook well even when they look like @JohnInCarolina’s MM. So again, to each his own. I’m gonna wax my car and spill grease on my egg. Thanks for your post. -
That’s rude. No perv comments you brought up. Sorry you’re close minded. Never took you for that.cookingdude555 said:
feel free to move along at anytimebgebrent said:Seriously, why does it matter? I have 3 eggs. They’ve all survived meat sweats and Georgia weather. Sometimes their dusty, or polleny, or moldy. I don’t really care. They cook well even when they look like @JohnInCarolina’s MM. So again, to each his own. I’m gonna wax my car and spill grease on my egg. Thanks for your post.Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga -
I’ll let your post alone. Sorry for being honest.Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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I've explained that I dont have an investment either way, just passing on the info. You have explained your point over and over, I was merely offering that you dont have to hang in this thread if it really bothers you. Its for someones benefit, obviously not yours. No offense meant here, but I dont know how to satisfy your questions. I cleaned a handle, then tried the rest of the egg. It looked kinda cool. The end.bgebrent said:
That’s rude. No perv comments you brought up. Sorry you’re close minded. Never took you for that.cookingdude555 said:
feel free to move along at anytimebgebrent said:Seriously, why does it matter? I have 3 eggs. They’ve all survived meat sweats and Georgia weather. Sometimes their dusty, or polleny, or moldy. I don’t really care. They cook well even when they look like @JohnInCarolina’s MM. So again, to each his own. I’m gonna wax my car and spill grease on my egg. Thanks for your post. -
I did think about waxing my semi truck todaySouth of Columbus, Ohio.
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It benefits no one. That’s what you missed. Peace.Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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I dont always come off right online, its a flaw in this type of communication. Sorry to rub you wrong, I apologize. If you lived closer, I would wax your eggs for you.bgebrent said:I’ll let your post alone. Sorry for being honest. -
That’s the cookingdude555 I thought was behind this post. I don’t either. You’re a good contributor. And I wax my 911, not my eggs😉cookingdude555 said:
I dont always come off right online, its a flaw in this type of communication. Sorry to rub you wrong, I apologize. If you lived closer, I would wax your eggs for you.bgebrent said:I’ll let your post alone. Sorry for being honest.Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga -
Well, we cant all drive a prius. But I accept your shortcomings anyway.bgebrent said:
That’s the cookingdude555 I thought was behind this post. I don’t either. You’re a good contributor. And I wax my 911, not my eggs😉cookingdude555 said:
I dont always come off right online, its a flaw in this type of communication. Sorry to rub you wrong, I apologize. If you lived closer, I would wax your eggs for you.bgebrent said:I’ll let your post alone. Sorry for being honest.
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@cookingdude555 I will try this with you, I have some of that very same mineral oil, it will only take a second to wipe it down and make it look nice again!South of Columbus, Ohio.
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I am afraid this was a bad idea. I need to get back to being ok with the egg looking like a mess. @bgebrent, tried to rescue me, but I initially refused his rescue efforts. I may be in trouble.alaskanassasin said:@cookingdude555 I will try this with you, I have some of that very same mineral oil, it will only take a second to wipe it down and make it look nice again! -
I hope one day to make you car sick in the N. GA Mountains in my 911. Open invitation.cookingdude555 said:
Well, we cant all drive a prius. But I accept your shortcomings anyway.bgebrent said:
That’s the cookingdude555 I thought was behind this post. I don’t either. You’re a good contributor. And I wax my 911, not my eggs😉cookingdude555 said:
I dont always come off right online, its a flaw in this type of communication. Sorry to rub you wrong, I apologize. If you lived closer, I would wax your eggs for you.bgebrent said:I’ll let your post alone. Sorry for being honest.
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I've only been to georgia once, but if I ever get back, you have your +1.
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Isn't the glaze porous? So some of that oil slurry is under the glaze now. I'm interested to see it after the first cook. It looks good right now though.Aledo, Texas
Large BGE
KJ Jr.
Exodus 12:9 KJV
Eat not of it raw, nor sodden at all with water, but roast with fire; his head with his legs, and with the purtenance thereof. -
Personally, I’m a fan. Keeps them shining and makes it easier to wipe grease and spot off of ‘em.
https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1194590/pimp-my-egg/p1
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fleeting thoughts...alaskanassasin said:I did think about waxing my semi truck todayHave:
XLBGE / Stumps Baby XL / Couple of Stokers (Gen 1 and Gen 3) / Blackstone 36 / Maxey 3x5 water pan hog cooker
Had:
LBGE / Lang 60D / Cookshack SM150 / Stumps Stretch / Stumps Baby
Fat Willies BBQ
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This stuff - they've done studies and, 60% of the time, it works every time:

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