{"id":8337,"date":"2026-08-31T17:37:06","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T17:37:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gislersport.ch\/how-to-use-lucendro\/"},"modified":"2026-09-02T08:18:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T08:18:15","slug":"how-to-use-lucendro","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gislersport.ch\/en\/how-to-use-lucendro\/","title":{"rendered":"How to use Lucendro"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><main class=\"lucp-page\"><\/p>\n<header class=\"lucp-hero lucp-application-hero\">\n<div class=\"lucp-shell lucp-hero-grid\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"lucp-eyebrow lucp-is-gold\">Workshop knowledge from Arosa<\/p>\n<h1>How to use Lucendro<\/h1>\n<p class=\"lucp-lead\">Hot for thorough preparation. Cold when you need a quick solution.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lucp-hero-actions\">\n            <a class=\"lucp-button lucp-is-solid\" href=\"#hot\">Apply hot<\/a><br \/>\n            <a class=\"lucp-button\" href=\"#cold\">Apply cold<\/a>\n          <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<nav class=\"lucp-quick-nav\" aria-label=\"Page overview\">\n<div class=\"lucp-shell\">\n      <a href=\"#hot\">Hot<\/a><a href=\"#cold\">Cold<\/a><a href=\"#choice\">Choose your wax<\/a><a href=\"#practice\">Tips &amp; safety<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<section class=\"lucp-section lucp-is-cream\" id=\"hot\">\n<div class=\"lucp-shell\">\n<div class=\"lucp-hot-intro\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"lucp-eyebrow\">Hot application<\/p>\n<h2>Six steps to a clean ski base<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lucp-section-intro\">\n<p>Good preparation is not about applying as much wax as possible. What matters is a clean base, a thin and even layer, and careful scraping and brushing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<aside class=\"lucp-tool-strip\" aria-labelledby=\"tools-title-en\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"lucp-eyebrow\">Tools<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"tools-title-en\">What you need<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lucp-tool-list\"><span>Waxing iron<\/span><span>Sharp Plexi scraper<\/span><span>Bronze or steel brush<\/span><span>Nylon brush<\/span><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"lucp-method-flow\">\n<article class=\"lucp-method-row\">\n<div class=\"lucp-method-no\">01<\/div>\n<h3>Prepare the base<\/h3>\n<p>Clean the base and let it dry completely. Remove coarse dirt and old wax residue, then give it a quick brush.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"lucp-method-row\">\n<div class=\"lucp-method-no\">02<\/div>\n<h3>Drip on Lucendro<\/h3>\n<p>Melt the solid Lucendro against the waxing iron and drip it sparingly onto the base. A thin distribution is enough.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"lucp-method-row lucp-is-temperature\">\n<div class=\"lucp-method-no\">03<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Iron in the wax<\/h3>\n<div class=\"lucp-temperature\">max. 90\u00b0C<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Move the iron evenly from tip to tail. This is Lucendro\u2019s maximum processing temperature, not a target temperature. Never leave the iron standing in one place.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"lucp-method-row\">\n<div class=\"lucp-method-no\">04<\/div>\n<h3>Allow it to cool completely<\/h3>\n<p>Let the ski and the wax cool completely before scraping.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"lucp-method-row\">\n<div class=\"lucp-method-no\">05<\/div>\n<h3>Scrape cleanly<\/h3>\n<p>Work evenly with a sharp Plexi scraper and remove all excess wax from the base. Clean the centre groove and edges as well.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"lucp-method-row\">\n<div class=\"lucp-method-no\">06<\/div>\n<h3>Brush thoroughly<\/h3>\n<p>Always work from tip to tail: first expose the base structure with a bronze or steel brush, then create the finish with a nylon brush. The structure should be clearly visible again.<\/p>\n<\/article><\/div>\n<div class=\"lucp-result-panel\" id=\"result\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"lucp-eyebrow\">The finished result<\/p>\n<h3>Clean \u2014 not thickly coated<\/h3>\n<p>After finishing, the excess wax has been removed and the base is cleanly worked.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lucp-result-list\"><span>Base structure clearly visible<\/span><span>No excess wax film<\/span><span>Evenly brushed finish<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"lucp-section lucp-is-red\" id=\"cold\">\n<div class=\"lucp-shell lucp-cold-layout\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"lucp-eyebrow lucp-is-gold\">Quick cold application<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"lucp-cold-title\">Rub on a thin layer. Done.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"lucp-cold-steps\">\n<div class=\"lucp-cold-step\"><span>01<\/span><strong>Clean and dry the base.<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"lucp-cold-step\"><span>02<\/span><strong>Rub on a thin layer of Lucendro.<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"lucp-cold-step\"><span>03<\/span><strong>Done.<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"lucp-cold-note\">For a finer finish, brush lightly or polish.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"lucp-section lucp-is-paper\" id=\"choice\">\n<div class=\"lucp-shell\">\n<div class=\"lucp-section-heading\">\n<p class=\"lucp-eyebrow\">Which Lucendro is right for you?<\/p>\n<h2>Original or Pure Paraffin<\/h2>\n<p class=\"lucp-section-intro\">Two clear product characters \u2014 without complicated temperature charts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lucp-choice-grid\">\n<article class=\"lucp-choice-card\">\n<p class=\"lucp-eyebrow\">Lucendro Original<\/p>\n<h3>The versatile all-round ski wax<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>For a wide range of snow conditions<\/li>\n<li>Suitable for hot or cold application<\/li>\n<li>High paraffin content for regular ski-base care<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"lucp-choice-links\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gislersport.ch\/en\/product\/lucendro-approx-60-g\/\">Original 60 g<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gislersport.ch\/en\/product\/lucendro-approx-300-g\/\">Original 300 g<\/a><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"lucp-choice-card lucp-is-dark\">\n<p class=\"lucp-eyebrow lucp-is-gold\">Lucendro Pure Paraffin<\/p>\n<h3>100% paraffin, easy to portion<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A complete ski wax<\/li>\n<li>Suitable for hot or cold application<\/li>\n<li>Break lines for convenient portions<\/li>\n<li>Can also be used as a base for a custom chain-wax blend<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"lucp-choice-links\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gislersport.ch\/en\/product\/lucendro-white-ski-wax-approx-300-g\/\">Pure Paraffin 300 g<\/a><\/div>\n<\/article><\/div>\n<p>        <a class=\"lucp-all-products-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gislersport.ch\/en\/shop\/\">All Lucendro products <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<aside class=\"lucp-expert-band\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"lucp-eyebrow\">Expert note<\/p>\n<h3>Glide performance and base care<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Lucendro Original performs particularly well in warmer or wetter snow. We nevertheless use it in all snow conditions for regular base care. Waxing helps prevent the base from drying out.<\/p>\n<p>In very cold snow, Lucendro Original can be combined with a harder or blue wax, or used as a base layer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"lucp-practice-section\" id=\"practice\">\n<div class=\"lucp-shell lucp-practice-grid\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"lucp-eyebrow lucp-is-gold\">From the workshop<\/p>\n<h2>A clean finish matters more<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lucp-practice-copy\">\n<p>Use wax sparingly, then scrape and brush the base thoroughly. What counts is a cleanly worked finish.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"lucp-safety-section\" id=\"safety\">\n<div class=\"lucp-shell lucp-safety-row\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"lucp-eyebrow\">Safety<\/p>\n<h2>Brief and important<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lucp-safety-items\"><span>Work in a well-ventilated area<\/span><span>Do not overheat the wax<\/span><span>Never leave the iron unattended<\/span><span>Keep away from open flames<\/span><span>Take care around hot wax and the risk of burns<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<aside class=\"lucp-fluor-note\">\n<div class=\"lucp-shell\"><strong>Fluor-free<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Current Lucendro products contain no fluorinated wax components.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<section class=\"lucp-final-cta\">\n<div class=\"lucp-shell\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"lucp-eyebrow lucp-is-gold\">Ready to prepare your skis?<\/p>\n<h2>Choose your Lucendro<\/h2>\n<p>Original in two sizes or Pure Paraffin \u2014 go straight to the Lucendro shop.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lucp-final-actions\"><a class=\"lucp-button lucp-is-solid lucp-is-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gislersport.ch\/en\/shop\/\">Go to the Lucendro shop<\/a><a class=\"lucp-secondary-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gislersport.ch\/en\/the-story-of-lucendro\/\">Discover the story of Lucendro \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/main><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to apply Lucendro hot or cold.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8337","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to use Lucendro &#8211; 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