A little Renaissance Wax
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"It was too expensive", was my first thought when I finally found some. But I bought a small can anyway.
"Wow, what a difference!", was my thought after waxing the first one. It truly has it's own shine. That's a fine looking 27!
"Wow, what a difference!", was my thought after waxing the first one. It truly has it's own shine. That's a fine looking 27!
Thanks kraynky, I thought the same thing but that's what folks here recommended so that's what I bought.
Nice work, beautiful gun. I swear by the stuff!
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It helps to start with a gun made during the one of the peak eras of S & W finishing art (about 1955-'62, and also 1935-'39). Enjoy!
Lou_the_welder
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That's nice! Gotta get me some. I jus use oil .
lamarw
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It is actually inexpensive since you can wax protect and beautify a lot of firearms with it. I have been using the same 200ml/7fl oz. tin of it for a couple of years. I suspect I have used over a hundred applications on long guns and hand guns with at least a 1/3rd of the can still remaining.
I use a cotton ball and a q-tip to apply and a miracle cloth to polish. I am curious as to other's approach. After handling or using a firearm, I will go back over it with a miracle cloth. I reapply wax only after cleaning the firearm. I use it only on the exterior finish. You still need to use a lubricant for the internals.
It will not hide scratches or wear markings. It is obvious Kenny's beautiful revolver has none of those.
I use a cotton ball and a q-tip to apply and a miracle cloth to polish. I am curious as to other's approach. After handling or using a firearm, I will go back over it with a miracle cloth. I reapply wax only after cleaning the firearm. I use it only on the exterior finish. You still need to use a lubricant for the internals.
It will not hide scratches or wear markings. It is obvious Kenny's beautiful revolver has none of those.
oddshooter
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I use my finger for applying. The feel tells you when you need more.
My biggest shock was how much wood soaks it up. Seems to keep the wood from getting brittle and doesn't turn wood black like from oil.
I've now discovered even high-end guitar makers use it. I use it on my koa Goodall and Gibson Super 400.
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My biggest shock was how much wood soaks it up. Seems to keep the wood from getting brittle and doesn't turn wood black like from oil.
I've now discovered even high-end guitar makers use it. I use it on my koa Goodall and Gibson Super 400.
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Beautiful gun Rubiranch!!
I also use Ren wax on the blue and gray cardboard boxes. Cleans and shines!
I also use Ren wax on the blue and gray cardboard boxes. Cleans and shines!
Thanks lamarw. I did start out with a pretty nice M27.
This is the little 65 ml and I've waxed and polished lot of guns with it and there's still a lot left to go.
Beautiful gun Rubiranch!!
I also use Ren wax on the blue and gray cardboard boxes. Cleans and shines!
Thank you. I haven't tried it on boxes yet but now I will.
larryofcc
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I use it on all my S&W's and Colts, Winchesters, Etc, Etc. Great stuff. Big Larry
The problem with oil is that it attracts and holds dust. The dust attracts and holds moisture and that causes rust. That's why many older guns have speckle rust spots.
Wax seals the metal from any moisture and why we use it on our metal automobiles. It is also recommended by museum curators for their very valuable antique firearm collections.
Lou_the_welder
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I just ordered it. And that little broom brush?! I thought ok. How else am I going to apply it. And the shipping became free, which was nice.
I have some old p&r guns I can apply it to. Well. Most the other guns too. I should have ordered a gallon. [emoji28]
TheHobbyist
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Best of the best. The British Museum in London uses this on antiquities...<read> priceless pieces of world heritage. I only put it on guns I am not planning to use often or display pieces like my Great-great grand-dads shot gun he got as a gift from the people of the town he moved to.
I commented on this forum almost 10 years ago roughly that one of the most distinguished collectors in my area--owning rifles and shotguns previously owned by European nobility--shocked my when he said that all he uses is Hoppe's #9. I asked him for clarification one day and he said, to paraphrase, Hoppe's on guns he may shoot, Renaissance for long-term. Your dollar, you decide.
I commented on this forum almost 10 years ago roughly that one of the most distinguished collectors in my area--owning rifles and shotguns previously owned by European nobility--shocked my when he said that all he uses is Hoppe's #9. I asked him for clarification one day and he said, to paraphrase, Hoppe's on guns he may shoot, Renaissance for long-term. Your dollar, you decide.
As mentioned, Ren Wax is great for wood and leather! Personally, I apply with a finger and buff out with a microfiber cloth 5 minutes later. Addicting.
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Its going to last a lot longer than you think.
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