Renaissance Wax and fingerprints.

[RobertIN]

Howdy all,

I applied renwax to the barrel of my colonial while I decide if I want to blue or brown it. Problem is, I'm still getting a ton of fingerprints on there.

Did I apply too much? Did I buff too hard and remove it all? Should I strip it and start over? Kind of confused as I tried to use as little as possible applying it with a little soft sponge but perhaps I should cut up an old t-shirt and use that with even less wax.

Every search I do with the words Renaissance Wax and fingerprints points me to places selling it, so it's not been easy to find help. Thanks for reading.

 

[Tumbledown]

I suspect perhaps not enough wax. I did a stock earlier this week and it doesn't feel as slick as it should, IMO. I may apply more this weekend.

I do know a couple of other guns I waxed got real smooth after cleaning and wiping the wood down with a shot of WD-40.

 

[RobertIN]

I suspect perhaps not enough wax. I did a stock earlier this week and it doesn't feel as slick as it should, IMO. I may apply more this weekend.

I do know a couple of other guns I waxed got real smooth after cleaning and wiping the wood down with a shot of WD-40.

I hadn't considered that may be the case. I'll give it another coat and see if there's improvement, the stock is starting to get that slick/smooth feeling with three applications. I'll see where it takes me, I appreciate your feedback Tumble.

 

[RobertIN]

@Tumbledown maybe I'm buffing too hard? I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong lol.

 

[Tumbledown]

@Tumbledown maybe I'm buffing too hard? I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong lol.

I just went over mine again. I applied a thin layer over the whole stock, which felt slightly waxy as it dried. I then vigorously buffed it with a soft cloth and moderate pressure. I use an old athletic sock, turned inside out. As I buffed, I could see the surface develop a sheen, and it doesn't show fingerprints.

 

[1950DAVE]

May be oil on fingers. Wash hands first then see if you are still leavin fingerprints.

 

[54ball]

Wear gloves

 

[RobertIN]

Wear gloves

I'll do that moving forward. I was putting too much weight into the "no fingerprints" on the bottle, but not that I think about it with @1950DAVE and your comments I can't expect there to be zero fingerprints if I have skin oils on my hands.

Derp

 

[Tumbledown]

Wear gloves

Don't need them if hands are reasonably clean. Renaissance Wax is designed to not show fingerprints.