Gun wax

CAP Black · 07-29-2012, 01:16 PM

Not related to Lugers, but has anyone any experience in using Renaissance gun wax? Supposedly it protects from dirt, grime, fingerprint oils, etc. Is it good for wood and metal finishes? Any hints on applying it to guns?
thanks
Jack

Vlim · 07-29-2012, 03:52 PM

Wax is a good preservative for guns you don't use. It will form a protective coating, and restores the color of the surface it covers to a certain extent. Works well on dried out grips, repels water and protects against outside influences.

No experience with Renaissance gun wax, but I use a common clear furniture wax on guns that are really dry (and are only handled/stored as collectibles). I just apply a little amount on the outside surfaces, I prefer good old gun oil on the innards.

pitsword · 07-29-2012, 06:06 PM

A long passed Master gunsmith told me many years ago to use Butchers wax. Bill Sterling made some very nice custom rifles. With each one, upon delivery, Bill provided a can of Butchers wax and a note telling the client to use it.

I have used it for years on all of my weapons and it works. Made for hard use wood items and butcher boards, it protects like nothing else. Best to you.

tx_oil · 08-01-2012, 09:51 AM

I use Renaissance wax and have can recommend it highly. It does a good job of protecting surfaces from oils, dirt and oxidation. Money well spent.

CAP Black · 08-03-2012, 03:43 PM

I have used it on a 1920 Commercial Luger. I really like it. The gun wasn't real dirty when I got it but hadn't been cleaned in a while. I cleaned it pretty well when I got it; 7 months ago. The Renaissance materials (wax) cleaned some areas inside that I was surprised at what it got on the rags. It was a little difficult to work with on the grip surfaces - must be careful not to apply too heavily. On the backside of the grips you will see what it does the best. On the grip surfaces it brings out a brighter tint of reddish pink - not much, just a slight amount. I like the new color tone. It protects the gun and the grips nicely.

CAP Black · 08-04-2012, 12:47 PM

I applied it to my leather belt and it looks good and feels really good. I also put it on a brass belt buckle and it really removed all tarnish of 30 years off and it shines like a new penny. The buckle had some blue paint trim and it brightened that up, too.
I put it on my wallet and I like the way it refreshed the look and feel, too.
I'm still not sure about putting it on old lugers - the patina is my concern.
Jack

Vlim · 08-04-2012, 01:44 PM

A good wax will not hurt anything. It simply fills in tiny imperfections on the surface, creating a smooth, uniform top layer. This will cause the obect to catch the light in a different way, that's all. Wax will yellow over time, though.

tomaustin · 08-04-2012, 06:22 PM

from the BWC company online. looking forward to working with it......thanks, tom
btw, it is available in clear, amber, and a darker brown----i ordered the clear, but in the tints, it might dress up older stocks and grips..........restore, NOT modify is my motto...............

CAP Black · 08-04-2012, 07:55 PM

I'm not sure we are talking about the same materials. Renaissance is only clear as far as I know and I wouldn't call it a wax - more of an oily paste.
They say it won't show any discoloration over time. Preserves paper without coloration.

alvin · 08-04-2012, 09:07 PM

With help of a couple drops of popular "Hoppe's 9 Gun Oil", it's easy to apply Renaissance wax on steel surface. Otherwise, the wax is too dry to be applied evenly.

On Luger pistol, the wood grip panels are well exposed to internal oil. Wax is more appropriate IMO.

cirelaw · 05-16-2013, 05:20 PM

I received the Renaissance Wax Polish this morning an after a test spot I was satisfied to use it on my Test Holster and here are the results.~~~~ Eric

Jim Solomon · 05-16-2013, 09:17 PM

I have been using Renaissance wax for about 12 years. It is excellent, and I highly recommend it.

pitsword · 05-16-2013, 10:03 PM

Any good wax is layer of protection for steel and leather.

ithacaartist · 05-16-2013, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cirelaw

I received the Renaissance Wax Polish this morning an after a test spot I was satisfied to use it on my Test Holster and here are the results.~~~~ Eric

Eric,

Is this the same test holster that was water damaged during one of the three hurricanes?

I didn't look for the other thread, but remember that the holster looked pretty stained and sad.

IF so, the results of this preparation you've used are excellent, and the holster has been transformed back into the thing of beauty it was meant to be!!

cirelaw · 05-16-2013, 10:35 PM

No We were lucky. The one ruined was a US Krag carbine case below! The rarer one with all the calvery markings was with my lugers and survived. While I was in the rehab hospital and Debbie out the washer hose failed and for 5 hours it turned into the everglades. Before I was admitted after surgery I stored my lugers and holsters including my test holster above in a big blue rubbermade container. Jerry told me the damaged one below is perminent. I'll spend a few hours and treat it all!! Water can be destructive as fire! Make sure you have flood insurance and keep them high and dry!! Thank You for your concern!~~~~Eric

ithacaartist · 05-16-2013, 11:54 PM

Yes, that's the one, after all. Thanks for re-posting the pics--and the caveat! ...and for refreshing my memory.

cirelaw · 05-17-2013, 12:14 PM

Perfect!!!

kzullick · 05-17-2013, 12:52 PM

I use a product called Howard Feed-N-Wax on all my guns and find it to be a good protectant. It is especially good on wood stocks but I coat everything with it, let it dry and then buff it out.

07-29-2012, 01:16 PM	#1
CAP Black User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fairmont, WV Right here in Mountaineer country and God's country Posts: 767 Thanks: 100 Thanked 174 Times in 96 Posts	Gun wax Not related to Lugers, but has anyone any experience in using Renaissance gun wax? Supposedly it protects from dirt, grime, fingerprint oils, etc. Is it good for wood and metal finishes? Any hints on applying it to guns? thanks Jack

08-01-2012, 09:51 AM	#4
tx_oil User Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 61 Thanks: 8 Thanked 18 Times in 13 Posts	I use Renaissance wax and have can recommend it highly. It does a good job of protecting surfaces from oils, dirt and oxidation. Money well spent. __________________ Invest in precious metals: Lead, Brass and Primers

08-03-2012, 03:43 PM	#5
CAP Black User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fairmont, WV Right here in Mountaineer country and God's country Posts: 767 Thanks: 100 Thanked 174 Times in 96 Posts	I have used it on a 1920 Commercial Luger. I really like it. The gun wasn't real dirty when I got it but hadn't been cleaned in a while. I cleaned it pretty well when I got it; 7 months ago. The Renaissance materials (wax) cleaned some areas inside that I was surprised at what it got on the rags. It was a little difficult to work with on the grip surfaces - must be careful not to apply too heavily. On the backside of the grips you will see what it does the best. On the grip surfaces it brings out a brighter tint of reddish pink - not much, just a slight amount. I like the new color tone. It protects the gun and the grips nicely. Last edited by CAP Black; 08-04-2012 at 12:49 PM. Reason: added two words

08-04-2012, 06:22 PM	#8
tomaustin Lifer X5 Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: texas Posts: 708 Thanks: 87 Thanked 522 Times in 201 Posts	based on this great review, i just ordered a can of each from the BWC company online. looking forward to working with it......thanks, tom btw, it is available in clear, amber, and a darker brown----i ordered the clear, but in the tints, it might dress up older stocks and grips..........restore, NOT modify is my motto...............

05-16-2013, 05:20 PM	#11
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	I received the Renaissance Wax Polish this morning an after a test spot I was satisfied to use it on my Test Holster and here are the results.~~~~ Eric Attached Thumbnails

07-29-2012, 03:52 PM	#2
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,990 Times in 1,205 Posts	Wax is a good preservative for guns you don't use. It will form a protective coating, and restores the color of the surface it covers to a certain extent. Works well on dried out grips, repels water and protects against outside influences. No experience with Renaissance gun wax, but I use a common clear furniture wax on guns that are really dry (and are only handled/stored as collectibles). I just apply a little amount on the outside surfaces, I prefer good old gun oil on the innards.

07-29-2012, 06:06 PM	#3
pitsword User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 459 Thanks: 3,964 Thanked 103 Times in 83 Posts	A long passed Master gunsmith told me many years ago to use Butchers wax. Bill Sterling made some very nice custom rifles. With each one, upon delivery, Bill provided a can of Butchers wax and a note telling the client to use it. I have used it for years on all of my weapons and it works. Made for hard use wood items and butcher boards, it protects like nothing else. Best to you.

08-04-2012, 12:47 PM	#6
CAP Black User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fairmont, WV Right here in Mountaineer country and God's country Posts: 767 Thanks: 100 Thanked 174 Times in 96 Posts	I applied it to my leather belt and it looks good and feels really good. I also put it on a brass belt buckle and it really removed all tarnish of 30 years off and it shines like a new penny. The buckle had some blue paint trim and it brightened that up, too. I put it on my wallet and I like the way it refreshed the look and feel, too. I'm still not sure about putting it on old lugers - the patina is my concern. Jack

08-04-2012, 01:44 PM	#7
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,990 Times in 1,205 Posts	A good wax will not hurt anything. It simply fills in tiny imperfections on the surface, creating a smooth, uniform top layer. This will cause the obect to catch the light in a different way, that's all. Wax will yellow over time, though.

08-04-2012, 07:55 PM	#9
CAP Black User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fairmont, WV Right here in Mountaineer country and God's country Posts: 767 Thanks: 100 Thanked 174 Times in 96 Posts	I'm not sure we are talking about the same materials. Renaissance is only clear as far as I know and I wouldn't call it a wax - more of an oily paste. They say it won't show any discoloration over time. Preserves paper without coloration.

08-04-2012, 09:07 PM	#10
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	With help of a couple drops of popular "Hoppe's 9 Gun Oil", it's easy to apply Renaissance wax on steel surface. Otherwise, the wax is too dry to be applied evenly. On Luger pistol, the wood grip panels are well exposed to internal oil. Wax is more appropriate IMO.

05-16-2013, 09:17 PM	#12
Jim Solomon Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 199 Thanks: 700 Thanked 176 Times in 69 Posts	Jim Solomon I have been using Renaissance wax for about 12 years. It is excellent, and I highly recommend it.

05-16-2013, 10:03 PM	#13
pitsword User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 459 Thanks: 3,964 Thanked 103 Times in 83 Posts	Any good wax is layer of protection for steel and leather.

05-16-2013, 10:35 PM	#15
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	No We were lucky. The one ruined was a US Krag carbine case below! The rarer one with all the calvery markings was with my lugers and survived. While I was in the rehab hospital and Debbie out the washer hose failed and for 5 hours it turned into the everglades. Before I was admitted after surgery I stored my lugers and holsters including my test holster above in a big blue rubbermade container. Jerry told me the damaged one below is perminent. I'll spend a few hours and treat it all!! Water can be destructive as fire! Make sure you have flood insurance and keep them high and dry!! Thank You for your concern!~~~~Eric Attached Thumbnails

05-16-2013, 11:54 PM	#16
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,368 Thanks: 7,432 Thanked 2,611 Times in 1,378 Posts	Yes, that's the one, after all. Thanks for re-posting the pics--and the caveat! ...and for refreshing my memory. __________________ "... Liberty is the seed and soil, the air and light, the dew and rain of progress, love and joy."-- Robert Greene Ingersoll 1894

05-17-2013, 12:14 PM	#17
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	1937 Kreighoff! Perfect!!! Attached Thumbnails

05-17-2013, 12:52 PM	#18
kzullick Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: East Berwick, Pennsylvania Posts: 236 Thanks: 681 Thanked 102 Times in 83 Posts	I use a product called Howard Feed-N-Wax on all my guns and find it to be a good protectant. It is especially good on wood stocks but I coat everything with it, let it dry and then buff it out.