Renaisance wax
 

Forgive my spelling. How clean does the metal have to be? Does every trace of oil have to be removed? Adding several coats of wax, then oil it? Sounds like a good product but a lot of work?
Thanks guys

It is not bad at all, at least for me. I cleaned them normally, then wiped oil off. then wiped on wax. More than one coat doesn't get you much more protection.
NO oil afterwards, no reason to add any.

Ed

I just surface dry the gun, massage on the wax with one rag, let it sit for a few minutes, then wipe with another cloth. And that's it.

Museums use it on any surface, including wood and paint. The whole idea of the wax was to have an easy to apply, non-reactive layer of protection that lasts many years.

Forgive my ignorance. I have never waxed any firearms. I have always just wiped them down with an oily cloth every so often (6 months to a year at least).
So am I to understand some of you coat your Lugers with renaissance wax and then don't oil them for years?
Do you ever take the wax off? If so how or do you just reapply wax every few years?
New idea to me. Thanks for educating me. Mark

Yes, waxing is all I do.
And just repeat after a few years if needed.
They should last at least 5 years without problems.

Just put a little wax on a cloth, wipe and that's it.
No need to clean before applying a new coat.

Thanks for the info. Learn something new every so often. Thank you guys.

This is new to me as well. Is there a reason for specifically using Renaissance Wax? I see that there is a Flitz "rifle and gun & knife wax" on Amazon as well as the Renaissance Wax.

KFS

Renaissance Wax was specifically developed for museum use and the recipe is open source. It is a microcrystalline wax that reacts with nothing and protects against handling, tarnishing (silver, brass) and can be applied to just about anything.

I agree with Vlim, it feels crazy when you've used Hoppes and CLP for the last 50 yrs :)

This awful picture is my reblued carbine that I used wax on about 4 yrs ago - no sign of rust and it can be wiped off for dust.

You will also need very little, so a small tin will last for years.

On the dust: the wax is also dust repellant.

I know it sounds like I have shares in the company, but it really is that good.

So, I do not have to meticulously remove oil already on the firearm? Just apply wax over it?

Just wipe the outer surface dry.

Also, read the directions. You don't want to leave any oil behind, a little won't hurt, but don't over think it.

wipe it DRY and apply wax, then lightly buff...

I really like Renaissance wax. Its clearish and easy to apply and to wipe off any excess. Unlike other presevative products, it is ph neutral. Only a little is necessary so while expensive a can goes a long way. Think of Kroil oil. That's another great product that is expensive, but also indispensable and a can lasts a long time. Lastly, one can use this wax on metal, leather and also wood.

I use museum wax as well from Lee Valley Tool ... same as Renaissance but 2x's the volume @ 1/2 the cost.
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And NO ... I don't work for Lee, it's just one of my favorite stores. https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca

I have a novice question: Is the use of Renaissance Wax on firearms for those that are not used or can it be applied to firearms that are shot on a regular basis?

It is a preservation wax for long term storage, display and occassional handling.

For shooting you need something that is well lubricated with a proper oil or grease.

Can you see the wax on the metal after it is applied?

Not at all.

Renaissance Wax also works well on leather. I have used it for years on bayonet frogs, holsters, etc.