Renaissance Wax?
 

Hi,
For those of you who use wax on the metal of your guns, do you remove the oil before you put the wax on?
Thanks,
John

Yes, the surface should be clean before you apply a substance to preserve it. I have Renaissance wax but I don't use it for normal use. I like good 'ole Hoppe's # 9 for oiling blued surfaces. It just seems better to me and I like the appearance.
Just my 1.5 cents.
Jack

John,

Renaissance wax also works as a cleaner, so the surface doesn't need to be 100% degreased. I just wipe the oil off, wipe it again with fiber cloth to get rid of oil residue, then I use the wax.

I use it only for show (like when taking pictures), but for storage and protection I'd go with Jack's recommendation. IMO, wax works great on nickel and caustic blue, but has a "dead" appearance on rust blued guns. Oil makes rust blued guns prettier.

FWIK nobody seems to use "Renaissance wax" here where I live, and it's also quite difficult to find it, BROWNELLS stocks 200 ml tin cans at the price of EUR 39.30 (about 43.60 $).
I know that some of our LUGER friends are using it with success, probably one of these days I think I'll give a try.

Heres where I get mine! http://www.amazon.com/Renaissance-Wa...ds=rennasaince

Good stuff. Especially for guns that are touched and handled often. Just not for shooters. Wax can be used on steel, wood, leather, paint.. Repels dust also.

Thanks guys.

Renaissance wax can be used on leather too with good results.

I have never used any, but have been thinking about it.

Will send off for some, thanks Eric and all

Ed

Its one of your finest decisions! You won't be sorry! One can lasts almost forever!! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renaissance_Wax

I have used it on all my weapons for a long time with great results....just spread it on, give it a minute or two, and buff it. you will see a noticeable result.......i actually spread it on with my hands..works as advertised...

Goodness you mates are good adverts aren't you? I must send off for a tin can myself! :thumbup:

Why so? It sounds perfect for non-friction areas.