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Re: [Digital BW] Advantages of Waxing Prints?

2004-06-03 by Carl Schofield

Clayton,

Waxing is only suitable for RC type papers (don't use on cotton rag) 
and answers to your questions below.

Carl

On Thursday, June 3, 2004, at 09:13  AM, Clayton Jones wrote:

> Hello All,
>
> What are the advantages of waxing prints with Renaissance Wax?
I use it primarily to eliminate bronzing.
>
> My understanding is R. Wax does not yellow, is that correct?
Yes.
>
> Will it help prevent flaking?
NA
>
> Does it affect the appearance, such as increasing Dmax?
Yes, dmax increase.
>
> Does the wax form a hard surface or stay a bit soft?  If it does
> harden, how much time is required to fully harden?
Yes, creates a hard surface.  Almost immediately.
>
> Will it make prints more prone to catch dust and/or show fingerprints
> while not framed?
Advantage is the coating prevents fingerprints and is less prone to 
dust collection.
>
> If a print has some dust on it can it still be blown off with a puff
> of air?
You can easily wipe the waxed surface with a soft cloth.
>
> Will it make prints harder to slide into sleeves?
No -easier.
>
> Will  a sleeve stick to the waxed surface and cause problems or be
> hard to remove?
No.
>
> The clear sleeves that InkJet Goodies sells has a sticky flap for
> sealing the sleeve.  If it contacts the print surface it can remove
> ink.  Will the wax protect against that?
Probably, but I haven't tried it.
>
> Does it offer any UV protection?
Don't know.
>
> Should waxing be a routine procedure for carbon ink prints?
Should use PrintShield and/or wax for RC prints.
>
> Is it possible to damage a print in the process of waxing it?
I haven't had any problems.
>
> Anything else to consider?
>
> Regards,
> Clayton
>
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