Digital BW, The Print

Normally I don't bother folk "asking" a question, without at least 
trying it first.  I was just impatient last night!!!.
BUT, my conlusion is, that CAR WAX, does NOT work well.  It just 
yielded a hazy look, that is totally unacceptable.
But I did think it was worth a try.
Thanks to everyone for responding to my rather "imaptient" question.
All the best,
Kevin Logan

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "klog52756" 
<klog52756@y...> wrote:
> Been wanting to experiment with wax, on my Photo Rag prints, and I 
> just went through all the previous posts I saw. My objective is 
> primarily visual.  I want a deeper Dmax, and overal 
Deeper "look".  
> The added protection is welcome as well.
> 
> 1. Renaissance Wax:  Never used it on prints, but I have used 
other 
> waxes that are similar for woodworking, and I DO suspect that it 
> would be a "pain in the butt" to use on prints.
> 2. Liquid Acrylic Wax:  this actually sounds quite plausible to 
me, 
> and sprayed, should be easy enough.  Problem, water soluble
> 3.  I have tried Clear Shield (Semi-Gloss),,, not bad, easy 
enough, 
> but it does little if anything to increase the D-Max,,,and, again, 
> it's water soluble
> 
> So, I am looking to experiment.  Now, one wax I am very familiar 
> with, it's tough as nails, seemingly doesn't yellow or anything 
> along that line, is car wax.  The typical creme wax that comes in 
a 
> short can (Turtle wax for example) that you apply, let dry 
> (thoroughly) and then buff off the dried remains. Naturally, this 
> wax, as with any wax or varnish, I would try on top of an 
isolation 
> coat, such as Lascaux Fixative.
> So, any opinions/experience using car wax? Curious to hear. 
> Archivability issues????
> All the best,
> Kevin Logan