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Coloring the wax we use on galvanized fasteners

We produce galv steel hardware and coat it with a waxy coating for ease of fit in the field. I would like to add a color to this waxy coating. The coating is presently clear. Can you please suggest a red dye to accomplish this task?

Thanks!

Steve Bertram
Manufacturing - Canton, Ohio
2004

Try food coloring; or at an arts & crafts store, coloring used when making candles. Both expensive in the retail market, but you can then track down the suppliers from the labels.

Tom Gallant
- Long Beach, California, USA
2004

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