Renaissance Wax?

Paladinpainter · 03-15-2016, 09:51 AM

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

CAP Black · 03-15-2016, 09:59 AM

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

Olle · 03-15-2016, 10:29 AM

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.

Sergio Natali · 03-15-2016, 10:42 AM

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.

cirelaw · 03-15-2016, 02:29 PM

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

Vlim · 03-15-2016, 05:06 PM

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.

Paladinpainter · 03-19-2016, 07:22 AM

Thanks guys.

tenbears · 03-28-2016, 06:06 PM

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

Edward Tinker · 03-28-2016, 08:23 PM

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

Will send off for some, thanks Eric and all

Ed

cirelaw · 03-28-2016, 11:00 PM

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

tomaustin · 03-29-2016, 12:11 AM

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...

Sergio Natali · 03-29-2016, 11:06 AM

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

BravoPapa · 03-30-2016, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vlim

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.

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

03-15-2016, 09:51 AM	#1
Paladinpainter User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 64 Thanks: 14 Thanked 45 Times in 15 Posts	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

03-15-2016, 10:29 AM	#3
Olle User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,149 Thanks: 159 Thanked 663 Times in 318 Posts	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. __________________ Deer Hollow Enterprises, LLC Gun repair and restoration

03-15-2016, 10:42 AM	#4
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	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. __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list. Last edited by Sergio Natali; 03-15-2016 at 01:28 PM.

03-15-2016, 02:29 PM	#5
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Heres where I get mine! http://www.amazon.com/Renaissance-Wa...ds=rennasaince Attached Thumbnails

03-28-2016, 08:23 PM	#9
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,935 Thanks: 2,034 Thanked 4,533 Times in 2,093 Posts	I have never used any, but have been thinking about it. Will send off for some, thanks Eric and all Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

03-15-2016, 09:59 AM	#2
CAP Black User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fairmont, WV Right here in Mountaineer country and God's country Posts: 767 Thanks: 100 Thanked 168 Times in 96 Posts	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

03-15-2016, 05:06 PM	#6
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,989 Times in 1,205 Posts	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.

03-19-2016, 07:22 AM	#7
Paladinpainter User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 64 Thanks: 14 Thanked 45 Times in 15 Posts	Thanks guys.

03-28-2016, 06:06 PM	#8
tenbears User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 370 Thanks: 3 Thanked 26 Times in 15 Posts	Renaissance wax can be used on leather too with good results.

03-28-2016, 11:00 PM	#10
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Its one of your finest decisions! You won't be sorry! One can lasts almost forever!! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renaissance_Wax

03-29-2016, 12:11 AM	#11
tomaustin Lifer X5 Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: texas Posts: 708 Thanks: 87 Thanked 522 Times in 201 Posts	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...

03-29-2016, 11:06 AM	#12
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	Goodness you mates are good adverts aren't you? I must send off for a tin can myself! __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.