Xiam coating

[Mike Esslinger]

Does anyone know of Xiam, it is a wipe on coating for mild steel that dries and leaves a brown protective coating. I have seen it on metal, but no one can tell me where I can find it. The spelling may be wrong, the one person who did identify it for me pronounced it X I am. Help, and thanks :?

[Timmy_k]

Hi Mike.
There are many protective coatings out there. Some can be made right at the shop. Like Bees-wax and turpentine. This mix turns a very nice brown. Use the turpentine to dilute the beeswax a bit, i.e. to make it softer and easier to apply. The proportions of bees wax to turpentine can vary according to personal preference. Mix some up and add more beeswax/turpentine if it is too soft/hard. Use the turpentine sparingly. The "X" product your probably taking about is XYLAN. See www.metcoat.com/xylan.htm
I hope this has helped you.


tk