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How to Make Natural Car Wax

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By Brandi Nicole Hopper
eHow Contributing Writer
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If you take pride in your car, preferring to detail it yourself, and keep it exquisitely clean, why not add a personal care touch with your very own homemade, natural wax? Here’s a simple recipe for an all-natural car wax that will bring out a deep, brand-new car shine in your ride.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  1. Step 1

    Dump 1 cup of linseed oil, 4 tbsp. of carnauba wax, 2 tbsp. of beeswax and 1/2 cup of vinegar into the top half of a double boiler or saucepan.

  2. Step 2

    Heat slowly, on low, until wax has melted.

  3. Step 3

    Stir, and pour into a heat-resistant container.

  4. Step 4

    Allow wax to solidify for about an hour or more.

  5. Step 5

    Apply wax with a sponge or lint-free towel onto the car, and rub to a deep shine.

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ragshini said

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on 6/25/2009 could you post what type of linseed oil is used for the recipe? boiled? pure? etc.

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