Rex Wax

Transformer Block - 40g

REX Transformer Block is a specialized hot-wax additive designed to make preparing new bicycle chains for waxing easier and less time-consuming. Developed in collaboration with the University of Helsinki, it uses an oleogelation process to convert the original factory grease into a wax-compatible structure during the hot-waxing process.

Traditionally, new chains must be thoroughly degreased with solvents before hot waxing because factory grease prevents wax from properly penetrating the chain's internal surfaces. Transformer Block changes the structure of that grease, allowing the chain to be hot waxed without the traditional solvent-cleaning process.

Simply add one Transformer Block to melted REX hot wax along with a brand-new, factory-greased chain. When heated to the specified treatment temperature, the additive converts the factory grease so the hot wax can properly penetrate the chain rollers, pins and internal surfaces.

Each package contains four individual additive blocks, with one block intended for each new chain. The treated wax mixture can be saved and reused for subsequent chain waxing.

Key Features

• Converts original factory grease into a wax-compatible structure
• Allows new factory-greased chains to be hot waxed without traditional solvent degreasing
• Developed in collaboration with the University of Helsinki
• Uses an oleogelation process to transform factory grease
• Helps hot wax penetrate chain rollers, pins and internal surfaces
• One block treats one brand-new factory-greased chain
• Package contains four individual Transformer Blocks
• Compatible with REX Black Diamond Hot Wax and other REX hot-wax formulations
• Wax mixture can be reused for subsequent chain treatments
• Designed for use with the REX Pro Wax Heater
• Manufactured in Finland

Who It's For
Cyclists and bike shops using a hot-wax drivetrain system who want to simplify the initial preparation of new chains. Particularly useful for workshops processing multiple new chains or riders looking to avoid the time, mess and chemical requirements of traditional factory-grease removal.

Important: Transformer Block is intended exclusively for brand-new chains with their original factory grease. Used or previously lubricated chains must still be thoroughly cleaned and dried before hot waxing. Use one block per new chain, with a maximum recommended four blocks per 480g batch of REX hot wax.