raylan007
Member
Just a heads up to the use of Renaissance Waxes (Pre Lim) product. I wanted to wax my Smith revolvers with a non abrasive polish or wax in this case that would not leave it with a nickle like shine but would enhance the finish, make it easier to clean, and eliminate finger prints. After a lot of research both here and elsewhere I elected to go with Ren Wax. I also purchased a small amount of a product they endorse for preparation prior to applying the Ren Wax as a final top coat. The Pre Lin is suppose to remove any grease or oils to lay a good foundation for the Ren Wax.
All sounded good so I went with both and applyed it to a SS revolver with no issues and just finished with my first blued revolver. Here is the problem which you can clearly see and in retrospect I should have seen. The Pre Lin being a tan color fills every etched piece on the revolver thus requiring you to clean it out with some type of solvent which as you can see I have yet to due so I could illustrate my point. I am sure the solvent will break down the wax in the process so I don't understand how this is suppose to work unless you stay away from every etched part of the revolver , not an option for me. So for me the Pre Lim experiment is over and the conclusion is to discontinue it's use. As far as the Ren Wax which is clear but drys to a white powder like surface I see the same potential problem.
If anyone out there can give me some tips I would appreciate it. It my well be by using just the Ren Wax it will not cause the dramatic painted like appearance in the etching. Thanks for the help in advance.
As you can see not much of an issue on the stainless M66-4 but on the M15-2 I was lucky enough to have just purchased I am more than a little disappointed.
All sounded good so I went with both and applyed it to a SS revolver with no issues and just finished with my first blued revolver. Here is the problem which you can clearly see and in retrospect I should have seen. The Pre Lin being a tan color fills every etched piece on the revolver thus requiring you to clean it out with some type of solvent which as you can see I have yet to due so I could illustrate my point. I am sure the solvent will break down the wax in the process so I don't understand how this is suppose to work unless you stay away from every etched part of the revolver , not an option for me. So for me the Pre Lim experiment is over and the conclusion is to discontinue it's use. As far as the Ren Wax which is clear but drys to a white powder like surface I see the same potential problem.
If anyone out there can give me some tips I would appreciate it. It my well be by using just the Ren Wax it will not cause the dramatic painted like appearance in the etching. Thanks for the help in advance.
As you can see not much of an issue on the stainless M66-4 but on the M15-2 I was lucky enough to have just purchased I am more than a little disappointed.
Pre-Lim will Lift off the super fine rust particles not seen with the naked eye, leaving behind a nice deep Luster to the gun's bluing surface. 
The Trick to getting it out of the revolver's stamped lettering is using a Good Micro Polishing cloth, and applying some good old fashioned elbow grease while doing so, in the same fashion it takes to get the Wax off properly.
