Where do you guys keep your wax?

Like most of you, I'm going out damn near everyday, and wax is just one of those essentials everyone needs.  But with hot weather like this, keeping it in the car can be a huge risk.

Just a week or so ago I remember trying to put my Sticky Bumps in a decently cool place in my car, but when I came back from a surf session it was still all soft and mushy, and created a bit of a mess in its "hiding" spot.  And don't even get me started on that one time I tried out Sexwax and it basically left a puddle of wax in my car's carpet.  What is it with Sexwax that makes it melt so much easier?

Anyway, where do you guys store your wax in your car?  The standard seems to be a plastic baggie, but it'd be great to have something a bit more permanent.  I'm thinking of buying one of those small Glad tupperware things and keeping my wax in there for storage, but if you guys have any better suggestions, I'm all ears.

Tupperware bin which is kept in a pocket located at the back of my SUV

Twee- I wax my board before I go to the beach, so when I get to the beach I just take the board out of the car and I am ready. One thing that you mentioned that caught my eye, that you use sticky bumps....I hate sticky bumps.    I use famous and sexwax, the two best.   I can't seem to get good bumps on my board using sticky bumps (no pun intended).   And I think sticky bumps smears very easily.     I've also heard good things about Mrs. Palmers wax as well. 

WAX FIGHT!! GO!!!

I have an old backpack that I turned into my surfing supply bag, the wax is in the small compartment in front, messy and sticky but nothing but wax goes there. The large compartment has bandaids, a leash, some rubber flip flops, some spare fins in case I crack one, a small leash chord...

Originally posted by redheadedsurfer Twee- I wax my board before I go to the beach, so when I get to the beach I just take the board out of the car and I am ready. One thing that you mentioned that caught my eye, that you use sticky bumps....I hate sticky bumps.    I use famous and sexwax, the two best.   I can't seem to get good bumps on my board using sticky bumps (no pun intended).   And I think sticky bumps smears very easily.     I've also heard good things about Mrs. Palmers wax as well.    What kind of wax do other surfers prefer?

Like I said, I've used Sexwax before, and regardless of whether it's for hot or cold water, it just melts way too easily.  Last time I used it it basically came off all on the ass of my board shorts.  One of my surf buddies also had the same problem, so I told him to switch to Sticky Bumps or some other wax, and he's happy with it so far.

I think it's a bit easier to rough up with a comb as well.

Not NC, but I use Sticky Bumps, I especially like the Tour Series Cold, right now using SB, warm. I've tried Famous and Bubblegum, but end up with SB. I think it's the easiest to find, as well. 

I keep my wax in a tupperware container, no issues.

not sure , but no one has mentioned what TEMPERATURE wax they're using . tropical-warm-cool-cold ?
redhead- try out some SEX WAX QUICK HUMPS , they came out with traction additive formula to combat Sticky Bumps version . those bead up unreal .

Yeah, of course I'm using warm right now.  I remember when it started getting hot here, the first time I was out at the beach all of my cold wax from the Spring basically melted onto my feet and flaked off through the session.

hey goofypops, i'm gonna steal your sig. using it on another site.

Originally posted by goofypops Originally posted by vegas mike hey goofypops, i'm gonna steal your sig. using it on another site. It's all good.  Howz the foot injury?  Getting better I hope.

oh yeah feet are great, but i have a sinus infection
good thing there isn't a great swell right now.

I tried Bubble Gum surfboard wax, although super sticky it was way too gummy and watery. Might be better in the winter when the wax melts less. My favorites are Sexwax warm water, Ms. Palmers, and sticky bumps tour serious, although that one is also a little too gummy for summer use.

in the Day-Glo box , most of it is Pink , like 40 bars . the least is Black with only 6 bars . at our shop , everyone wants the Black . heard all the Aviso guys want them for their black carbon fiber boards . we ask Sticky Bumps for a box of only Black , but they said assorted only . they are 100% natural Organic , so they dont last as long as their Petroleum counterparts .

Edited by wave1173 - 07 September 2009 at 7:02pm

Originally posted by Otter Hard to believe that at one time we used to go to the grocery store for our wax...

i usually end up at the 7-11 for my wax. sucks paying 3X the amount for a bar of sticky bumps, but nothing else is open in the morning when i remember i don't have any wax

Upside down frisbee under the passenger's seat.  It stays somewhat unmelted and won't make a mess.  I also use a windshield sun guard to keep the heat out though.  The wax probably won't be good to use after the car has been outside for along time in the heat, but it will be fine in the morning for a dawn patrol.