Wax build-up on Cams
 

I have a string wax build up on my Cams , will this effect the flow of my bow ?

What is the best way to get rid of it , with out scratching the groove in the cam ?

Dave

RE: Wax build-up on Cams
 

Doesn't hurt a thing, IMO. Actually, I intentionally wax the servings around my cams to lube them and keep 'em from wearing as fast. If it bugs you, just wipe the excess off with a paper towel and run a q-tip around the track.

RE: Wax build-up on Cams
 

Thanks Arthur P ;), better to makes sure than make mistake .

Dave

RE: Wax build-up on Cams
 

A good way to get excess wax off the string is to get a piece of fast flite(dental floss may even work)and put the fast flite on the string and pull on it while sliding it down your bow string.This will get the excess wax out of your string and still keep the string waxed enough

RE: Wax build-up on Cams
 

Jim, i read that tip on here before, maybe you....just wanted to say it worked. after a while the wax builds up and gets all nasty lookin...the dental floss took it right off!

RE: Wax build-up on Cams
 

Thanks Fella , will remember that one ;). I'm getting new string fitted next weekend ( orange and black ) , but now i know how to keep it clean :).

Thanks

Dave

RE: Wax build-up on Cams
 

I just wax my string. I don't worry how pretty it is.

RE: Wax build-up on Cams
 

If you overwax your string,it may not perform as well as it should or last as long as it should.Also,too much wax will rob your bow of fps(for any speed freaks).Too much wax will also attract dirt,grit and other abrasives that can be harmful to your string.Wax it when it needs it

RE: Wax build-up on Cams
 

Well, I figure the dirt and debris remain trapped in the wax on the outer surface of the string and never gets into the string itself. That grit can easily get into the string if it's dry and unprotected. And I don't care if wax snags a fps or two off my speed. It saves me money, allowing me replace my strings and cables half as often as the dry string speed freaks have to.

I wax to excess, but I don't let excess wax accumulate on the string. Even though it's old fashioned and considered passe, I still use the little leather pad. Wax, briskly rub the string/cables with the leather to warm up the wax and burnish it to a smooth finish. The excess wax comes off onto the leather.

RE: Wax build-up on Cams
 

I mean to prevent build up , lighten up Rev .

However ,you are entitled to throw your 2pence worth in. But lets not get petty , ive only recently taken up archery and any advice about the maintainance of my bow , i greatly appreciate .

Dave

RE: Wax build-up on Cams
 

Thanks Arthur , i do give it plenty of wax and then rub it in with my fingers to warm it up .( That sounds wierd , but you know where i'm coming from ).

The only reason i am replcing the string is , its been on for over 18 months . The guy i bought it off ,used the bow quite often and i don't wanna take any risk on that thing snapping .
As for speed .... if i'm hitting the target in the middle at 25yds , i'm happy .

Dave

RE: Wax build-up on Cams
 

Bohning makes a new string conditioner and wax. It's called Accelerator wax. You get virtually no build up. It penetrates the string fibers to help protect the string internally as well.

If you're replacing a string/cables, I would highly recommend it.

Winners Choice also makes a string cleaner and conditioner. The volume of string conditioner is probably 5 or 10 times more than the Bohning. It looks like a small deoderant canister and is fantastic. It's a bit dry, and feels like silicone and works easily into the string with little friction.

I like the WC better than the Bohning. The string cleaner is good as well for removing debris and old conditioner.

Someone mentioned in an earlier post that debris can't get into the string, however it does. The wax actually holds the debris and will cause premature wear especially in the serving area that wraps around your cams and more so in the cable slide.

RE: Wax build-up on Cams
 

A piece of deer hide or thin leather works great for melting that wax into your string. Wax your bow as you normally would and then fold the deer hide around the string and go back and forth.

I just got some of the Xcellerator Wax Tradtech is talking about with my new serving kit. It really is a great product.

RE: Wax build-up on Cams
 

Cheers guys ,i will have a look for some of that Accellerator wax .

Dave