Renaissance wax

[Crewdawg445]

Since this is a general topic, I wanted to share this stuff with you all. Not sure if anyone else has came across or used this, but the product is called renaissance wax. Made in London England, it's used for presentation of fine antiques and just about anything really. Been using it after a friend bought me some for Christmas a few years ago. He uses it on his high end Smith handguns and has been doing so for years. Basically goes on like wax, very fine and a VERY thin film is all that's required, let dry to a haze and it easily buffs right off with a microfiber towel. I can honestly say I'll never use another product, it's as if it seals the metal and wood with a protective barrier that's resilient to the elements. Fingerprints and water in my experience with using it don't stand a chance once a thin application is applied. Just something I wanted to share since I have it out to apply on my .50 cal hawken, hopefully someone finds this helpful! :hatsoff:

 

[jamesthomas]

Yep, I've heard its some good stuff for your Maple and Walnut stocks don't no about cherry. I plan on getting some soon for my rifles, I have one that's about 7 years old that needs a touch of it.

 

[bpd303]

This was recommended to me by Jim Supica, the director at the NRA Museum years ago, when I was researching what to use at the Saunders Museum in Berryville. http://www.nramuseum.org/the-museum/the-curators.aspx
Started using it on my own guns and have never looked back. In my opinion there is nothing better.

 

[Crewdawg445]

Completely agree, rather expensive for a little container but keeping my smoke poles in excellent shape is worth every penny. I took my Lyman GPR out one year for a hunt in less than desirable conditions, water literally would not even bead up on the metal surfaces and after the days hunt, not a speck of rust. I also put a treatment on the L&R lock she wears and have noticed fouling just wipes right off.

 

[MacRob46]

I've been using it on sword blades and armor for several years. Works great. Like any wax you do have to reapply it from time to time and it is expensive but does a good job of protecting bare metal.

 

[Danny Ross]

Okay where can one purchase this miracle wax? DANNY

 

[Alden]

I think many, if not most, people here are familiar with this old "microcrystaline" wonder wax. Made for conservation. Supposed to get into the nooks and crannies at almost the molecular level they'd have us believe. Expensive but you don't use much.

There's also regular pasty buthcher block wax that has been standard for generations -- put the last tub my Dad used away. I use a butcher block goo from Home Depot or Lowe's that's Mineral Oil with Bee's and Caranuba waxes on the outside metal of guns, and plain USP-grade (good enough to eat) on-sale waxy Mineral Oil from a chain pharmacy inside bores now...

 

[Grumpa]

Because of your post, I started reading up on it.
I wish I had known about Renaissance wax a lot sooner! As quick as I can get a can, I will be putting it to use. If it is anywhere near as good as it reads, it's well worth the price and is touted by users as economical.

 

[RonRC]

I've used Renaissance Wax on my muzzleloaders as well as on my banjos. It is as good as people say on the net.
Ron

 

[bpd303]

The way I see it, Jim Supica knows more about preserving/protecting firearms than just about anyone. If he says it's the best, I believe him.

 

[bpd303]

Okay where can one purchase this miracle wax? DANNY

I get mine off of Amazon.com. http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&k...vptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_6p2r5gzo3b_b

 

[Crewdawg445]

YES! :thumbsup: Glad I could share something with you guys! Lol, it really is great stuff! + 1 on amazon.

 

[Brokennock]

I've used it and Goddard's Cabinet Makers Wax (another British import) for years. Great stuff, both products.

 

[BullRunBear]

Crewdawg,

Thanks for bringing up this thread. The order goes in tomorrow (Renaissance wax isn't available locally). I and my guns appreciate it.

Jeff

 

[slumlord44]

I used Johnsons Paste Wax for years. Switched to Renaissance last winter. Usually go over everything once a year. Will go through them agin and see how it holds up for me. A little expensive but a little goes a long way and hard to put a price on keeping things rust free. I was deer hunting last week in light drizzle with my CVA Hawking and the water just beaded off the metal and wood. If it is good enough for the Smithsonian, it is good enough for me. Also got mine on Amazon. Best deal I could find.

 

[Crewdawg445]

I to still use Johnsons paste wax and do like it. However this renaissance wax is entirely on a different level of quality. It certainly is time consuming with the application, yet I myself find it an enjoyable and relaxing thing to do. Definitely pays for itself the first time it protects your rifle in a downpore! I also use it on my powder horns and brass accouterments. Haven't tried it on leather, yet concerning it's cost I'll probably stick with Johnsons paste wax for that.

 

[scotsman]

Renaissance wax was "invented" by people at the British Museum in London where it is used to
protect statuary both in the museum and out in the weather. It does work great on just about anything and makes the finish on firearms and wood furniture really "sing".

 

[Crewdawg445]

My guns certainly do sing when they see it coming! It definitely gives the metal surfaces a subtle sheen that last.

 

[RonRC]

This is just a demonstration of how nicely it comes out on a large surface. It was applied on a banjo I have. I show the banjo rather than a rifle stock as the larger surface really shows what it can do. The darker area on the right of the banjo resonator is just a reflection:

And on a narrower surface similar to a rifle stock:

Ron

 

[Crewdawg445]

WOW! That is one impressive instrument! Perfect candidate for ren wax!