MY TAKE ON THE EVER SO POPULAR REN-WAX

[chief38]

I have Ren-Wax, I use Ren-wax, I like Ren-Wax! It's a terrific product!

The subject of Ren-wax keeps popping up along with questions on its use on firearms, so I figured I'd throw in my two cents.

I truly believe that Ren-Wax is an excellent product, so much so I use it more on household items, vehicles, collectibles, etc. than I do on guns. The reason I don't use it on guns 99% of the time is because I tend to shoot them on a regular basis and properly coating them with the Ren-Wax is a bit tedious to me. After a gun is cleaned, all oils and solvents should be totally removed prior to application of the Ren-Wax. When the gun is fired the next time this process has to be repeated once again.

I do agree that for a gun designated a "Safe Queen, "Wall Hangar", or special needs gun that only gets used on a rare occasion, the process of properly applying the Ren-Wax is worth the trouble - at least to me, however on a regular basis - not so much.

I am at the Range at least once a week, sometimes more and take multiple guns to shoot so doing this whole ritual would be more than I am willing to do - aside from which, Ren-Wax won't protect a firearm any better than a thin coating (wipe down) of a good Gun Oil will, so I don't see the point. To me the Ren -Wax is a great way to enhance the look and offer some protection of a pristine firearm that is not a daily shooter.

After cleaning a gun it takes me all of 20 seconds with an Oil Rag to wipe the gun down for storage. Simple, effective and quick - works for me.

For those here who like to spend the time and effort to remove all the Oil & Solvents and then apply and buff the Ren-Wax - "go for it" and enjoy. What makes this hobby so great is that everyone enjoys a different aspect of the hobby. Some enjoy Reloading, some enjoy cleaning, fiddle - futzing, etc and I am not judging here, just saying what works for me.

And you????

 

[bigwheelzip]

I'm not a fanatical Ren waxer, but I've made a big cut in the time required for gun surface degreasing before Ren application, using a quick spritz of MC25 from Mil Comm.

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[lestert357]

My sentiments exactly chief. Well said.

 

[krsmith58]

all i have or want are shooters. i enjoy seeing the guns posted that look so great. never tried the renwax for reasons you expressed plus i'm a little lazy at times. krs/kenny

 

[Barbarian-CBX]

I use RenWax on safe dwellers only. My shooters don't get to enjoy that luxury.

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[Patrick L]

I tend to agree. Once I discovered Ren wax, I decided I will treat my guns to a once annual coat or so, but for general use the wipe down will suffice.

All my guns get shot, frequently.

 

[CB3]

I just received my first jar of Ren Wax. My intent is to get some of my older guns cleaned up, waxed and then photographed. Other than getting a gun looking spiffy for sale, I doubt I will use it much.

 

[max503]

Thank you for the write-up. I thought about getting some Ren Wax but now I won't. You just saved me $23.

 

[chief38]

I just did not want some new comers to Ren-Wax to think it is a be-all and end-all in the firearms maintenance "game". While it is a good product it wasn't developed specifically for guns and does not replace some good ole' erl.

 

[biku324]

I've used Birchwood Casey Gunstock Wax on blued firearms since '77. It keeps rust off carry weapons and helps with cleanup.

 

[Johnnu2]

I've voiced my opinion every time Ren Wax is mentioned. Despite the fact that I don't wax my guns, if I did, I would never spend that kind of money on WAX. Good old carnuba wax will work just as well in my humble opinion.

J.

 

[PatriotX]

I treat it like Frank's hot sauce.

I put that [stuff] on everything.

 

[JH1951]

I will let a picture do the talking.
Both have been subjected to the evil expensive RenWax....

 

[Narragansett]

I use Kellogg's Professional products ( Sandusky, Ohio) #110 or 105 pure silicone applied with a treated piece of real lambs wool. Why lambs wool? It gets into all the cracks and crevices that a cloth will not get into. I have been using this since 1968, when I was shown this, and none of my +/- 50 guns has ever developed a spot of rust or a freckle.

That being said, even If I were to use another product ( rem oil, Sheath, shooter's choice etc.) I still would treat a 6-7" square of real lambs wool and ditch the cloth. It is not as thorough as the wool

 

[glowe]

My experiences mirror others here and I use is mostly on wood now. I will occasionally, use Renwax before I photograph a gun, but that is about it. After our fearless leader once discussed the virtues of RIG Rags, I bought & used RIG, and I am no longer a huge proponent of Renwax for my guns.

Instead of spray oil or wiping down with light gun oil, I now run a RIG rag over every gun after I clean them. Once the sheepskin is charged with RIG gun grease, it will wipe down a dozen revolvers before more grease is needed. So fast and will take no longer than 60 seconds to apply to the typical revolver. It is thick and seems to last on a gun forever, so if stored for long periods of time, guns are still protected.

 

[Jeff423]

Is it any different from paste wax?

 

[pjpjr]

My experiences mirror others here and I use is mostly on wood now. I will occasionally, use Renwax before I photograph a gun, but that is about it. After our fearless leader once discussed the virtues of RIG Rags, I bought & used RIG, and I am no longer a huge proponent of Renwax for my guns.

Instead of spray oil or wiping down with light gun oil, I now run a RIG rag over every gun after I clean them. Once the sheepskin is charged with RIG gun grease, it will wipe down a dozen revolvers before more grease is needed. So fast and will take no longer than 60 seconds to apply to the typical revolver. It is thick and seems to last on a gun forever, so if stored for long periods of time, guns are still protected.

I've been using RIG and lamb skin wool applicator for years and it works amazingly well! So good I've never had reason to try anything else.

 

[chief38]

Is it any different from paste wax?

Ren-Wax is synthetic and I believe Paste Wax isn't - so how much that matters - who knows! Some use Johnson's and they say it works as well as Ren-Wax does.

 

[chief38]

I've been using RIG and lamb skin wool applicator for years and it works amazingly well! So good I've never had reason to try anything else.

Rig Grease is THE BEST when it comes to preservation and protection - it's my "go-to" and recommendation for long term storage.

For every week shooters, guns that are handled and drooled over often, it's a bit messy. For those a quick wipe with a rag soaked with Breakfree CLP works terrific.

 

[csurp34]

I will let a picture do the talking.
Both have been subjected to the evil expensive RenWax....
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Looking good, John.