Gun Wax

[Jeppo]

Ren Wax for me, Flitz on the stainless.

I use Ren Wax and have a tube of Flitz I haven't tried yet. I'm curious, why do you prefer Flitz for SS?

 

[JH1951]

To the best of my (limited) knowledge, Flitz produces a polish, not a wax.
I use Flitz to polish stainless if it needs it, and then follow with a coat or two of Ren Wax.

 

[Rangerone]

I spoke with a man at Wheaton. He said that his product is a bit different and the solvent has less odor. He is sending me a sample to try.

He did speak highly of Ren Wax.

 

[oddshooter]

I discovered that even high end custom guitar makers use Renaissance Wax. I have used it on my war time Martins and Gibsons. Even on my new KOA Goodall.

I have restored my tweed Amplifiers with Ren Wax as well.

Wood absolutely loves Ren Wax. Oil turns grips black.

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[Rangerone]

Well, I received a nice package from the folks at E. J. Wheaton. I called them and he kindly sent me a 8 ounce container of his wax. So, I took a couple of my revolvers out of the vault, degreased the frame and barrel and then applied this wax just as I would apply the Renaissance Wax. To my eye, exactly the same.

I also used leather cleaner on an old USMC K-Bar leather handle, heated up the leather under an incandescent light bulb and then applied this wax with a clean toothbrush, making sure to get down into the gripping grooves. I let it sit for about a minute or so and then rubbed it off with a coarse towel. seems to be the same effect as Renaissance. Then, I rubbed it into a couple of leather holsters, one tan and one black and after polishing them up with a towel, they looked great.

Obviously, this is one man's opinion but I really see no difference in the end results between this and Renaissance wax. I think I will use this from now on: larger container, Ohio made and cheaper.

I contacted the manufacturer and told him about this thread and he kindly gave me a link to the product and a discount code for this forum's members, 15% off at checkout with "SWF15".

E.J. Wheaton Co. Microcrystalline Wax Polish, Preserves and Protects M

Use this code: EJ Wheaton - Extraordinary Products for Your Everyday

 

[diyj98]

I use Ren wax on display pieces, but have used just any old car wax on carry guns rather than get gun oil on my clothes.

 

[Igiveup]

The Flitz polishes the stainless and I have been told not to use it on blued guns as it will remove some of the bluing. Ren was will probably work on most anything.

 

[gwpercle]

A automotive wax with no cleaners in it such as Mothers California Gold Pure Carnauba Paste Wax will do a great job on those everyday carry , rifle and shotguns that see a lot of use .
You can wax them when needed and not break the bank .
I use the stuff here in Louisiana and it keeps the rust at bay without leaving a oily or greasy film on firearms .
Also does a good job on my 1968 Chevelle Malibu !!!
Gary

 

[llowry61]

Thanks Rangerone. From my experience, 8 oz of either Ren Wax or the other product would last me 5 lifetimes ! A little goes a long way. I would have bought it had I known about it since I am an Ohio guy myself.

 

[Neversink n Klapperthal]

The Flitz polishes the stainless and I have been told not to use it on blued guns as it will remove some of the bluing. Ren was will probably work on most anything.

Use Flitz lightly on blued guns. I`ve been using it since 1982.It works wonders,never had a problem

 

[JH1951]

Has anyone tried gun wax? If so, what was your experience and would you recommend? Thoughts?

As previously mentioned, for a vintage piece consider a very light once-over with Flitz followed by a good coat of Ren Wax. I did this K-22 today, and was amazed by the brownish deposits the Flitz took off of this previously well cleaned 70+ year old finish. The improvement to an already very nice finish was somewhat remarkable.

 

[CH4]

Just ordered my first jar of Ren Wax last night. You folks are very convincing.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I also use Renaissance gun wax and it works very well for me. It protects the finish and the wood too. Great for Blued guns.

 

[JayFramer]

Round these parts we use "Johnny butter" (paste's was) and don't need no renasance no how ! !