Do any of you "Wax" your blued guns?

[daveomatic]

I'm curious, maybe one of the chemist-types can answer this?

I was under the assumption that a blued finish, at least as pertains to firearms, requires a continual application of oil to prevent red oxide aka rust from forming on the surface. Obviously based upon some of these posts this is not the case.

So what's up re. the wax? Does it supplant the need for oiling, or is that also still required as well?

thanks,
Dave

 

[red_12]

Interesting thread...I already spend enough time cleaning guns that my wife will likely divorce me when I start waxing them.

Question - anyone have any problems with powder or lead residue sticking to gun when it is waxed and then fired? Or is this just for display non-firing guns?

 

[Cocked & Locked]

Nope...not just for display guns. I wax my blued hunting rifles as well. Keeps rust away from hunting in the rain.

 

[kennyb]

Paint and bluing is totally two different things. I was wondering if you could use car wax on your guns, can you?

James

differant in what way?you are still protecting a finish...i dont use car wax..as i mentioned i use renaissance wax

 

[jhde69]

Ren wax is the way to go. I think the revolver cleans up faster after a day at the range when it has been waxed. Also you get to play with the revolvers a little more when you wax.

 

[Pete99004]

Took my M60 and used the Renwax on it to see what it does on Stainless Steel.

Before:
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After:
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Makes a difference I think.


Pete

 

[Cocked & Locked]

Very Nice!

 

[Chief-wahoo]

I always use G96 cover metal and wood never had a problem

 

[JCS&W]

Pete, I think you are correct. It does make a difference. Looking good.

 

[Pete99004]

Pete, I think you are correct. It does make a difference. Looking good.

Thanks - looks like it gave it some depth and a little extra sheen/shine. Also up close it appears to have filled in some of the lite scratches. Worked nice on the stocks too.

Pete

 

[olskool]

i like the krag on the wagon wheel.................

 

[Cocked & Locked]

And I like the Savage on the wagon wheel...........

 

[old bear]

Sure do. I spent a very Pleasant hour or so yesterday enjoying a beverage of my choice as I cleaned and waxed my M-19 and M-586.


I try and wax them yearly, unless they need more attention.

 

[navajo]

Pure carnauba does not contain water. Used it foe decades. A can will last forever.

 

[buck45]

Any suggestions on where to find this worderful wax besides internet and shipping charges?

 

[LL617]

followup questions

I have been wiping my revolvers down with a silicon cloth after cleaning and lubricating the revolvers. Should I put wax on top of the silicon?

 

[olskool]

here is another on the wheel. a no5 british 303 jungel carbine, it has a vintage bolt on s&k scope mount. with a leupold 2x7

 

[olskool]

and one more, a 30 rem. model 14 carbine.

 

[Cpt. Obvious]

The figure in that stock is unreal! Nice!

 

[robertsig]

I don't get it. You can put this Renaissance wax on all parts of your gun exterior, from metal to wood, and still fire it? If it is the rust prevention cure-all, how come it's not talked about more? Shouldn't this be the primary means of defense over an oil finish or silicone rag?