Furniture wax on a GPR... Anyone tried it?

[Stoots]

Fellas, my Lyman GPR's finish is a bit dull from the factory, as I suspect they all are. I had humored the idea of applying some polyeurathane on it, but the guy at the hardware store said he used some furniture wax on a Remington rifle he had refinished.

I bought some, made by MINWAX, it's called "Paste Finishing Wax". After a couple applications, that stock is beautiful!! It is a hard, durable surface too!

Just in case anyone wants to try it, it worked for me. :results: :m2c:

 

[HardBall]

That's a good tip, Stoots.

So, if I understand you, the wax gave the stock a shinny, or glossy, finish?

 

[Stoots]

HardBall, it definately shined it up considerably. Not as glossy as a eurethane finish, but durable enough to withstand the elements while hunting. I applied a total of 2 'coats'. Simple as any other wax to use, plus it gives a "hand-rubbed" appearance to the stock!

I would describe the shine as slightly above a 'semi-gloss'. And, at $6.00 for a one pound can, I have enough to last years!

:redthumb:

Jason

 

[2172]

I use Johnson's paste wax. I started using it when I saw it suggested as the final step in browning a bbl...after the water wash to neutralize, and so on. I liked it, and have gone on to put it on the stock...I started using it about 5 years ago, and have never had a speck of surface rust on any of bbls, et c. no matter what kind of weather I've been out in...I get a dull shine, barely a shine at all, on the wood, and nothing on the metal...Hank

 

[B.Habermehl]

I've used Johnson's paste furniture wax for years. Allways with good luck, Remember that stock is a piece of fine furniture...BJH

 

Remember that stock is a piece of fine furniture...BJH

Yes but most people don't take their fine furniture outside in the rain :: I used to use "Mothers California gold" car wax and it also works great. My thought being that it is intended to fend off the eliments outside. I now use bee's wax softened to the consistensy of vaseline. Apply it same as any other wax. The rifle is finished with bee's wax and this is routine maintainance.

 

[Flintleather]

put 2 coats on mine this morning what a improvement! Now i wont be afraid of the rain and my stock turning grey.The Minwax ads a nice SHEEN not shine and its real easy to apply follow the directions on the can and you will love the result!

 

[Joe Yanta]

I sort of prefer the "dry look" on some of my weapons. The only problem with the "dry look" is oil from your hand tends to be a problem. The others I use wax.

I once read a wax test performed by one of the oldest and well known bladesmiths in the country it was either Wayne Goddard or Ed Fowler cant remember which. He tried several waxes on high carbon steel blades tested in salt vapors and such. The wax that eclipsed everything on the market was a London made Renaissance Wax. After a year or so I finally came across some at a knife show. This stuff is frightfully expensive, like $24 for a 7 oz. tin.

I have used the Renaissance wax on leather, knives, guns and tools, and it's great. I won't let my wife use it on furniture though, it to precious for furniture. The wax on the fruniture would be worth more than the furniture.

Joe

 

[waksupi]

When I build a rifle, I use a heavy coat of beeswax in the barrel channel. I rub this with a piece of course cloth to heat and soften it, them press the barrel down into place in it. This seals the barrel channel very effectively. I also use beeswax on the stock surface. I rub the beeswax all over it, and then once again rub it with a fairly course cloth. This fills any pores that may still be open, and gives a nice warm sheen to the surface. Once again, you have the plus of a waterproof surface, that is easily touched up.

 

[Slowpoke]

The best stuff I have found to put on rifle or any wood for that matter is Krammer's Antique Wood Improver.

Honestly it's the best. It's a little bit expensive but it goes a long way. Over time it actually builts up a nice finishes on your rifles. Put a little on a cleaning platch and wipe your gun down when you get back from the range, simple and easy. It will clean all the shooting crud off your stock and condition it as well.

Bonus He's a blackpowder shooter !!!

John's Website

SP

 

[Jerryd68]

Another Good product is called Howards Feed & Wax, its a blend of bee's wax caranuba wax and citrus oil, works very well for gun stock's. It is kinda expensive also, but a little bit goes a long ways.

 

[musketman]

I use Johnson & Johnson's floor wax (the paste for hard wood floors)