Difference between revisions of "Whip Maintenance"

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===Leather Care===
 
===Leather Care===
 
===Nylon Care===
 
===Nylon Care===
One of the big advantages that nylon has over leather is that almost zero maintenance is required.  That being said, one thing that you should still be aware of is that most nylon whip makers [[Waxing Nylon Whips|wax their whips]]
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One of the big advantages that nylon has over leather is that almost zero maintenance is required.  That being said, one thing that you should still be aware of is that most nylon whip makers [[Waxing Nylon Whips|wax their whips]].  If your nylon whip has been waxed be very careful about storing it anywhere that the temperature might get high.  A common horror story is leaving a whip on the car seat in the summer.  The wax will bleed out of the whip and stain whatever it may be in contact with.
 
[[Category:Basics]]
 
[[Category:Basics]]

Revision as of 23:48, 11 February 2022

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Leather Care

Nylon Care

One of the big advantages that nylon has over leather is that almost zero maintenance is required. That being said, one thing that you should still be aware of is that most nylon whip makers wax their whips. If your nylon whip has been waxed be very careful about storing it anywhere that the temperature might get high. A common horror story is leaving a whip on the car seat in the summer. The wax will bleed out of the whip and stain whatever it may be in contact with.