Renaissance wax

[rickystl]

Have been using Ren Wax for years. Agree with all here it's the best I've ever used. Hard to find something it won't work on. For guns and blades it's the best. As mentioned, it's expensive to purchase, but not expensive to use. Takes very little. Rick. :hatsoff:

 

[MSW]

another vote for this stuff ... pricey, but a little bit goes a long way, and it works every bit as well as advertised!

 

[Rifleman1776]

FWIW, on some of my wood turnings, I use a wax from the Top of the Line company called Trade Secret wax. It is a high quality caranuba wax intended for high end automotive use. An 8 oz. can costs about $50.00 but only a tiny bit is used at a time.

 

[wattlebuster]

I have read nothing but good things on this stuff. So I ordered a jar. Im very impressed :thumbsup:

 

[Birddog6]

Anyone that deals in antique guns or muzzleloaders for a while, already knows of Renaissance Wax. Museums have used it for Years.

Of those that know of it, the only ones that don't use it are the ones that won't pay the
absorbent price for it. If museums didn't use it, you could probably get a 24 oz can for 6 bucks. :idunno:

But it is a excellent wax.. I also like Harpers Paste Wax & have used it for many years with good results. I get the walnut color & it works
great for sealing barrel channel & behind tang & etc. Also waterproof.

I only used Bri-Wax one time, and ended up with water spots all over the stock. In the trash it went... :shake:

Keith Lisle

 

[Billnpatti]

Been using it for years. It is excellent stuff. Glad to see that your experience with it has been as good as mine. One caveat, while it is an outstanding product on all parts of the outside of your gun, do not use it in your bore. Wax in your bore is not a good thing.

 

[BillinOregon]

I've been meaning to order a bottle of this stuff for years.
Another interesting product for cleaning and protecting both metal and wood is Kramer's Antique Improver. The guys who have been buying, cleaning and restoring old Martinis, Enfields and Sniders from the Nepal Cache use this stuff by the quart, and it is amazing what they often find under the rust, crud and "yak fat."

 

[shguns]

Keith
I did a google search for Harpers Wax and came up with nothing?? More info on the wax you use please?

 

[MSK]

I use Ren wax on all sorts of antiques, even card stock and paper items. I have a question though. For those of you who apply it on the metal parts of the guns you use (not just display weapons) what happens to the wax when the barrel starts to heat up?

Smollett

 

[Crewdawg445]

Nothing that I've noticed. However, for the sake of my rifles, I'm over anal and will apply a light coat after an extensive range day or hunting trip just to be sure all is well. Yet, honestly can say I haven't noticed any issues once the barrel heats up. It's like this stuff impregnates into the metal.

 

[mahd776]

Renaissance also makes a cleaner one can use before applying the wax. Loaned on of my high end fixed blade knives to a fellow hunter to field dress a deer. He cleaned the blade but left water drops dry on it which left dark spots. Used the cleaner and it took them right off. then applied the wax to keep it from happening again.

 

[Grumpa]

Track Of The Wolf sells a Duvall's Antique Firearms Restoration Kit that has both items in it, along with liquid soap, a wood restorer, and a couple of other items.

 

[Danny Ross]

bpd303,

Thanks for the info. Because of the link you posted I ordered the 200ml size, as it was on sale. Very much appreciate it. DANNY