How to Sharpen Scrapers ::: Riller Bars Waxing Skis & Snowboards Q: Can I clean my board with chemical or citrus cleaners?
• NEVER, use cleaners – use the hot-wax-scrape method to clean. Cleaners are not recommended by ski & board manufacturers. They dry the base out and it would take lots of waxings to get it right again. They dissolve the wax but inevitably leave residue as they evaporate. Use the hot wax scrape method to cleanse the base. Basically you start with a warm rated (red/yellow) wax, melting it and scraping while the wax is still liquid. It cleans and conditions in one step. Using this method and keeping the base waxed will make it faster with time. If you already own cleaners, don’t throw them away, you can use it to clean scrapers, files and other tools. Q: Racewax.com waxes don’t drip on like other waxes, why not? • Our unique speed additives make the wax pasty when melted. Rub the wax on as if it was a crayon (fairly thick, two passes should work), then iron; if the wax is hard, soften it by touching it to the iron, then rub it on. By crayoning, you save wax (and money) over the wasteful d
