Ren Wax
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It does need to be clean. A dab on your finger is how I apply it - a little goes a long way! Wipe with a microfiber cloth after a couple minutes. Use on the stocks too!
Wipe the gun/knife dry with a clean cloth and use a finger to apply the wax. Don't cover the entire surface at one time. Do a small area, promptly buff it off and work your way down.
I've done countless guns and knives and still have well over 3/4 of a jar. As previously mentioned, a little goes a long way.
I've done countless guns and knives and still have well over 3/4 of a jar. As previously mentioned, a little goes a long way.
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As much as I do like Renwax, I do not use it on guns for the most part. I shoot my guns regularly and when I put them away after cleaning them I wipe them down with an oil cloth - that's it.
Since Renwax works best with a clean and oil free gun and I choose not to remove the protective oil, it wouldn't work very well anyway. I do use Renwax on other objects that do not have to be oiled to protect them. I shoot every week and since I usually shoot multiple guns, I try not to make things complicated anymore than necessary. If they were in a lighted museum display case - the yes I would use the Renwax on them.
Since Renwax works best with a clean and oil free gun and I choose not to remove the protective oil, it wouldn't work very well anyway. I do use Renwax on other objects that do not have to be oiled to protect them. I shoot every week and since I usually shoot multiple guns, I try not to make things complicated anymore than necessary. If they were in a lighted museum display case - the yes I would use the Renwax on them.
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I use rubbing alcohol as well to get the surface of the weapon oil free. But like chief38 I learned that given as often as I shoot my guns and rub then down I don't really need renwax. Every now and then I will wax one when I want to take a nice photo.
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I use Ren Wax on my carry pistol, a S&W M&P 45, to protect it and avoid an oily surface that would collect dust/dirt.
I do not use it on my other firearms because it is just too much trouble to correctly apply it; they get gun oil only.
I do not use it on my other firearms because it is just too much trouble to correctly apply it; they get gun oil only.
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The company makes a product named Pre-Lim that gets the surfaces to be waxed ready. Also used in very small quantities.
I love Renwax on display pieces, but use oil on working guns and RIG grease on guns in storage. I'll admit the wax can be an advantage in keeping oil of your clothing with a carry gun, but still generally just use a light coat of oil. Probably 30 or more years ago, someone at S&W told me they used car wax on their carry gun to keep oil off their clothing. I don't see why that wouldn't work too.
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I have Ren wax and have also tried Johnson's paste wax. The Johnson's wax has a yellowish tint while in the can but once applied I could not see any difference, it kept fingerprints off just like Ren wax.
I agree, but Johnson's Paste Wax has been around a long time, has a good track record for use on firearms, and is easier to find in your local hardware, construction supply, or general merchandise store.
BillBro
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If you have access to compressed air I recommend washing the gun with warm water and dish soap, especially if it is a blued gun. Youll be shocked how "blue" it actually looks, not black. Dry with compressed air and then wax with Renwax. Beautiful!
SnidelyWhiplash
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Two good things about RenWax...1)...it helps keep fingerprints from showing on the gun...and B)...it gives a sacrificial coating on the face of a revolver cylinder that makes it easier to clean the burn rings off after shooting.
Has anyone tried TreWax instead of RenWax? I've got TreWax, suppose to be the best with reference to gunstocks. Wondering if it's comparable?
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Haven't bothered since RenWax works so well. I also have TreWax for the furniture.
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