The various steps of glide waxing. 

You can jump in at several places depending on your needs     (www.rideandglide.org  11/17/08)

These are the steps you should do in this order to wax you skis.  Pick your starting spot

Brand new skis or freshly stone ground skis

  1. Brush tip to tail with brass/copper brush 4-5 times (removes dirt and oxidation)
  2. Scrape with Base Skiver tool (razor blade at 90 degrees) tip to tail 2-3 times (if you have one) (removes fine hairs)
  3. Brush with blue fibertex 4-5 times (removes more hairs)
  4. Hot scrape (See Wax Tools Article)
  5. Iron in layer of base prep, let cool 10 minutes
  6. Re-iron above layer and let cool 10 minutes
  7. Scrape and brush (See Wax Tools Article)
  8. Repeat step 5-10 at least once,  twice is better
  9. Iron in layer of red wax, let cool 20 minutes
  10. Scrape and brush (See Wax Tools Article)
  11. Iron in layer of blue wax. let cool 20 minutes
  12. Scrape and brush (See Wax Tools Article)
  13. Base Prep Complete: Continue on to Wax of the Day

Alternate Method using Rex Base Oil

  1. Brush tip to tail with brass/copper brush 4-5 times (removes dirt and oxidation)
  2. Scrape with Base Skiver tool (razor blade at 90 degrees) tip to tail 2-3 times (if you have one) (removes fine hairs)
  3. Brush with blue fibertex 4-5 times (removes more hairs)  (Skip if planning on Simple Waxing in future)
  4. Hot scrape (See Wax Tools Article) (Skip if planning on Simple waxing in future)
  5. Wipe on thin layer of Rex Base Oil
  6. Iron in layer of Base Prep Wax
  7. Let cool over night
  8. Scrape off and brush ski
  9. Done if using Simple Waxing with Pastewax.  Use Pastewax from now on.  Otherwise go to step 9 above to finish Base Prep for serious skiers

Wax of the day (Training)

  1. Remove dirt and old wax, open base for reception of new wax
  2. Iron in layer of wax for expected temperatures, let cool
  3. Scrape and brush (See Wax Tools Article)
  4. Final polish scrub with Stiff Nylon Brush

Wax of the day (Race, or road trip or long training)

  1. Remove dirt and old wax, open base for reception of new wax
  2. Iron in layer of wax for expected temperatures and humidity, let cool
  3. Scrape and brush (See Wax Tools Article)
  4. Repeat steps 2-3 one more time.  (Putting on two layers, especially if it's cold and your skis are not dedicated to cold)
  5. Final polish scrub with Stiff Nylon Brush
  6. Apply Pure Fluoro topcoat if warm and humid.  Definitely for races and if you want for important training (See Wax Tools Article)