So I have taken the first steps to hot waxing (paraffin) a chain. 6 jars of solvents are required to fully clean a new chain (3 mineral spirits followed by 3 Isopropyl alcohol). It is apparently important to remove all residue of any type in order to get the wax to tenaciously adhere (after that you can simply wipe the chain and re-dip into hot wax to re-lube). I am starting with a new chain and it is scary how much debris (metal filings) came out on the the first mineral spirits bath.