Maintaining straw conditions...

vernonsmith · 10-09-2009, 09:33 AM

Can anyone let me know what is the straw % remaining on my 1917 DWM Luger? It looks like kind of gold color to me but the poor lighting makes it possible to take nice shot at night.

Also how to maintain its straw condition. I use those silicone guns and reel cloth/rag to wipe down the Luger everytime after I handle it will the chemical on the silicone cloth damage the strawing or overall condition of the gun? I just thought it is suppose to protect the gun from rust etc.

vernonsmith · 10-10-2009, 04:46 AM

Same pics except they were taken in daylight.

alvin · 10-10-2009, 07:01 AM

Appling Renaissance Wax on the metal, and handling it with clean cutton glooves on will lock its current condition.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renaissance_Wax

Finish looks original to me and looks great.

vernonsmith · 10-10-2009, 08:28 AM

Thanks Alvin will look for some Renaissance Wax right away. Starting to look up on ebay now as we speak...

Lugerdoc · 10-10-2009, 09:17 AM

Vern, The straw coloring on your PO8 small parts is a heat applied surface finish (not inbedded in the metal like the rust blue) so it rubs off quite easily. The wax may help a bit, but just avoid contact with other surfaces, is the best protection. TH

vernonsmith · 10-10-2009, 09:33 AM

Roger that Tom. Will avoid touching those part from now on.

Thanks for the tips.

Imperial Arms · 10-10-2009, 09:34 AM

I would not recommend a product such as Renaissance Wax which creates a seal over the finish. It is very difficult to remove at a later date, instead use a good light grease such as Rig Universal Grease which provides excellent protection without creating a seal.

Albert

alvin · 10-10-2009, 09:38 AM

Albert -- Remington Oil, Hoppe's 9 Oil etc will resolve R-Wax.

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Originally, I used RIG Grease. But it dries too quickly. Also appling grease outside is a little bit messy. Now, I use RIG for internal and bore protection only. For Broom, it won't cause further issue because the grip panels are isolated from the interior of the gun so the grease won't hurt the wood even if it melts somehow. For Parabellum, applying grease inside could be dangerous for the wood grips.

10-09-2009, 09:33 AM	#1
vernonsmith User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 80 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Maintaining straw conditions... Can anyone let me know what is the straw % remaining on my 1917 DWM Luger? It looks like kind of gold color to me but the poor lighting makes it possible to take nice shot at night. Also how to maintain its straw condition. I use those silicone guns and reel cloth/rag to wipe down the Luger everytime after I handle it will the chemical on the silicone cloth damage the strawing or overall condition of the gun? I just thought it is suppose to protect the gun from rust etc.

10-10-2009, 09:17 AM	#5
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	Vern, The straw coloring on your PO8 small parts is a heat applied surface finish (not inbedded in the metal like the rust blue) so it rubs off quite easily. The wax may help a bit, but just avoid contact with other surfaces, is the best protection. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

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10-10-2009, 04:46 AM	#2
vernonsmith User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 80 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Same pics except they were taken in daylight.

10-10-2009, 07:01 AM	#3
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Appling Renaissance Wax on the metal, and handling it with clean cutton glooves on will lock its current condition. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renaissance_Wax Finish looks original to me and looks great.

10-10-2009, 08:28 AM	#4
vernonsmith User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 80 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks Alvin will look for some Renaissance Wax right away. Starting to look up on ebay now as we speak...

10-10-2009, 09:33 AM	#6
vernonsmith User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 80 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Roger that Tom. Will avoid touching those part from now on. Thanks for the tips.

10-10-2009, 09:34 AM	#7
Imperial Arms Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Malta, EU Posts: 579 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	I would not recommend a product such as Renaissance Wax which creates a seal over the finish. It is very difficult to remove at a later date, instead use a good light grease such as Rig Universal Grease which provides excellent protection without creating a seal. Albert

10-10-2009, 09:38 AM	#8
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Albert -- Remington Oil, Hoppe's 9 Oil etc will resolve R-Wax. ==== Originally, I used RIG Grease. But it dries too quickly. Also appling grease outside is a little bit messy. Now, I use RIG for internal and bore protection only. For Broom, it won't cause further issue because the grip panels are isolated from the interior of the gun so the grease won't hurt the wood even if it melts somehow. For Parabellum, applying grease inside could be dangerous for the wood grips.