Waxing the stock

[Electric Miner]

This may not be the right area, but -

For those of you wax the stock on your guns, what sort of wax do you use?

 

[Kansas Jake]

Many folks here recommend a wax call "Renaissance." It isn't commonly found in stores and needs to be ordered online. I've just used Johnson's Paste Wax with good results.

 

[Tom Compton]

A friend uses Briwax. Saw great results for him. Ordered some for myself.

 

[cynthialee]

Min-Wax paste.
Love that stuff.

 

[BrownBear]

I've just used Johnson's Paste Wax with good results.

Same here. In this wet climate with lots of salt in the air Johnson's is a proven and favorite treatment for protecting metal too. So when I'm "waxing my stock" I get real sloppy and smear it all over the metalwork, too. :grin:

 

[Paul_R]

Tom's 1/3 mix. I'm thinking of trying his pine tar mix on tiger stripe maple...

 

[Stumpkiller]

I use Briwax. It's a beeswax & carnauba wax blend with colorants. I think "antique mahogany" is the one I use. I also have "rustic pine" for other wood projects.

The bit of dark color blends out scratches. And, if you have relief carvings it can be put on thick to add some detail (looks like ages of grunge in the finish). Buff it out with a cloth if you don't like it.

I also dab it on my recurve bows this time of year with a paper towel and let it dry without rubbing it in. Kills the shine and makes a semi-drab camo that can be buffed shiney with a cotton cloth after bowhunting season.

 

[robinsroost]

I've just used Johnson's Paste Wax with good results.

Add me to the Johnson's Paste Wax users. I still have about 1/4th left of the can I liberated from my mother's closet, when I was in my 20's. Keep your powder dry, and your stock waxed..........robin :wink:

 

[Billnpatti]

For those of you wax the stock on your guns, what sort of wax do you use?

All of the waxes mentioned by other posters are all good waxes and will protect your gun. However, I believe the absolute best wax is Renaissance wax. Here is a video that is about Renaissance wax use on guns.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OZagOg2Bek

 

[azmntman]

I've just used Johnson's Paste Wax with good results.

Add me to the Johnson's Paste Wax users. I still have about 1/4th left of the can I liberated from my mother's closet, when I was in my 20's. Keep your powder dry, and your stock waxed..........robin :wink:

Valuable can by now huh!

 

[Electric Miner]

Thanks for the responses, everyone. I have Minwax already, so I'll probably try that.

 

[wattlebuster]

i have used johnson's with great result and briwax black with equal results :thumbsup:

 

[Zonie]

I've used everything from Johnson's Paste Wax to Meguiars Gold Class Carnuba and it all works fine.

I caution the use of auto waxes that are NOT made for clear coat though.

They usually contain abrasives which will remove the stock finish so, stick to the kind made for clear coat paint.

 

[Patocazador]

I've just used Johnson's Paste Wax with good results.

Same here. In this wet climate with lots of salt in the air Johnson's is a proven and favorite treatment for protecting metal too. So when I'm "waxing my stock" I get real sloppy and smear it all over the metalwork, too. :grin:

Me too!

 

[cynthialee]

Thanks for the responses, everyone. I have Minwax already, so I'll probably try that.

It is my go to wax. Should work great.

 

[19 16 6]

I use Johnsons on all my guns now.
Washed all the oil off & cover wood & metal.
My 94 tirty-tirty is washed clean & waxed inside & out, No lube except for wax.
I can carry that thing all day & sweat on it & into it & it never shows any rust , rain does not bother it.
I am over using gun oil to protect steel & blue. Too many of my guns over the years have rusted from using it.
O.

 

[BrownBear]

I use Johnsons on all my guns now.
Washed all the oil off & cover wood & metal.
My 94 tirty-tirty is washed clean & waxed inside & out, No lube except for wax.
I can carry that thing all day & sweat on it & into it & it never shows any rust , rain does not bother it.
I am over using gun oil to protect steel & blue. Too many of my guns over the years have rusted from using it.
O.

That closely mirrors everyone's experience up here in the land of rain, humidity and ocean spray. Nothing has stood the test so well as Johnson's. Period. You'll even find Johnson's on the shelves in our gun shops, right next to all the gun oils. And guess which sells faster?

 

[nhmoose]

Butcher's Amber Boston Polish. I am on my second 1 pound can in thirty years. I use it on wood and metal.

 

[BullRunBear]

Can't argue about the other suggestions. I had Renaissance wax on hand for other items and it has done a great job on my firearms. Considering how little is needed, the container should last for decades.

Jeff

 

[BrownBear]

Considering how little is needed, the container should last for decades.

That's the big deal with any of these waxes. Considering how well they work and how cheap, the can of your choice may well be the best bargain in the entire gun world. If I owned stock in a company making gun oils, I'd be selling it off as more guys tried wax! :applause: