Renaissance Wax

[Wingmaster]

Do any of you know if Renaissance wax has any UV protection in it?
I have a guitar that was signed with a Sharpie in 2014. I was looking at a picture I took of it when it was newly signed and the ink was somewhat darker then.

I'm thinking of covering the signature with something to slow or stop the process.

 

[Rustyt1953]

I have used many brands of paste wax to protect signatures on guitar bodies.

 

[DWalt]

Nothing particularly magic about Ren Wax vs any other paste wax on the market. No idea whether waxing over an ink signature to preserve and protect it is a good or a bad idea. I'd think an expert opinion would be in order. I wouldn't do it without one. Safe Sealer for Signatures - Woodworking | Blog | Videos | Plans | How To

 

[Rustyt1953]

I spent the bulk of my life in the music entertainment/sales/repair industry.

Wax over a signature whether on the body or pick guard works.

If you want it to last for ages then clear coat it with (depending upon guitar finish) poly or nitro cellulose lacquer.

 

[chief38]

UV rays will eventually destroy everything and while some filters and special coverings can retard the deterioration, eventually the sun's rays will win out if constant exposure is allowed. Best to never let anything of value (sentimental or monetary) sit in the sun for very long. NEVER rely on a product or system to fully protect anything you do not want deteriorated from UV rays - you will be disappointed.

 

[kozmic]

If it's worth it, I would build (buy) a wooden case for the guitar and install a high end, low e coated glass on the face. That should ease your UV fade issue and also protect the guitar from accidents and mishandling. I have a couple of cases I built for a '59 TV Yellow double cut Gibson Les Paul Special and an American Std. Strat signed by some pretty good musicians (Gregg Allman, Buddy Guy, Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks, Eric Gales, Doyle Bramhall II, Audley Freed, Chuck Leavell and Devon Allman).
I hate to name drop, but what a fine list of rock legends!

 

[H Richard]

Renaissance Wax in a neutral PH, and won't yellow. I would put a couple coats to start with, then maybe once a year depending on how much it gets handled.

 

[DWalt]

Renaissance Wax in a neutral PH, and won't yellow. I would put a couple coats to start with, then maybe once a year depending on how much it gets handled.

REN WAX has no pH at all. pH applies only to aqueous solutions. Common knowledge to anyone who has taken high school Chemistry. Waxes contain long-chain carboxylic acid molecules but they are completely insoluble in water and thus cannot have a pH. Unless you accept the preposterous proposition that no pH = neutral pH. A neutral pH is 7.0. Gross advertising puffery, like everything else associated with REN WAX is.

 

[TXBryan]

REN WAX has no pH at all. pH applies only to aqueous solutions. Common knowledge to anyone who has taken high school Chemistry. Waxes contain long-chain carboxylic acid molecules but they are completely insoluble in water and thus cannot have a pH. Unless you accept the preposterous proposition that no pH = neutral pH. A neutral pH is 7.0. Gross advertising puffery, like everything else associated with REN WAX is.

Everything, or virtually everything "has" a pH. It simply cannot be measured unless in an aqueous solution. Ren Wax, or some component of it (even an impurity), almost certainly is either a proton donor or a proton acceptor (an acid or a base). It may be irrelevant and happen at an extremely low level but just because it cannot be measured doesn't translate to not having the ability to donate or accept protons.

At least that's what I learned along the way to earning a PhD in plant biochemistry.

Bryan

 

[lihpster]

Just out of curiosity, who signed it?

 

[03hemi]

Do any of you know if Renaissance wax has any UV protection in it?
I have a guitar that was signed with a Sharpie in 2014. I was looking at a picture I took of it when it was newly signed and the ink was somewhat darker then.

I'm thinking of covering the signature with something to slow or stop the process.

Just re-outline the old sharpie?

 

[chief38]

The sun is stronger than any protection technology so far. Keepsakes, collectibles and valuable items should NEVER EVER be left in direct or even indirect sunlight or for that matter - fluorescent light.

 

[Imissedagain]

Just out of curiosity, who signed it?

Not me, but...
Guitarist Joe Pass did sign my Colt GM in the early '80s.
Dull sharpie, his hand slipped and he laughingly said, I never autographed a gun.
At halftime we talked and I said, should have brought my flute.
Please get it, said Joe.
I'll go home and get it, if you'll be here in two hours.
He looked over at a lovely Lady, as she was waiting for him to finish and then start.

After he first warmed up, he played our favorite tunes.
Mid week at Bubba's.

 

[Wingmaster]

Just out of curiosity, who signed it?

Ted Nugent. I have been a huge fan of his since the mid 70's.

 

[lihpster]

Ted Nugent. I have been a huge fan of his since the mid 70's.

Uncle Ted's signature is worthy of being protected. I approve.