Proper use of RENAISSANCE Wax

[MR .44 Spl]

After reading so many good things on this site about Renissance wax, I decided to order a small container of it.
So what's the proper use for it?
Is it only for safe queens? What are the down sides of using it?
Should it only be used on firearms with glossy blue finishes, or can I use it on anything like matte blue or brushed stainless.
What else can I use it for?

I know, I know, a lot of questions for a simple product, but I figure others may wonder the same things.

Thanks

 

[Rule3]

After reading so many good things on this site about Renissance wax, I decided to order a small container of it.
So what's the proper use for it?
Is it only for safe queens? What are the down sides of using it?
Should it only be used on firearms with glossy blue finishes, or can I use it on anything like matte blue or brushed stainless.
What else can I use it for?

I know, I know, a lot of questions for a simple product, but I figure others may wonder the same things.

Thanks

Oh God, the Seecampers love that stuff and Ezzox. Yes, I have a LWS 32 and never waxed it. I find that Ezzox or CLP provides a great protection. For a real shine I use Flitz . I must be honest, I hear great things about the wax but have never used it

http://www.restorationproduct.com/renwaxinfo.html

 

[ditrina]

Ren wax maybe used on almost anything.. A little goes a long way... apply with your finger tip ( think spit shine ) sparingly let dry.. and buff with a very soft cloth.. ( Microfiber works well ) metal, blue or stainless.. any sort of wood grips.. it's the last thing that should be used.. Note..do not oil the weapon surface as it needs to be applied to a clean dry surface.. there is nothing like it..
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[SIZE=-1]RENAISSANCE WAX[/SIZE][SIZE=-1] [/SIZE][SIZE=-1]is used in the following places in the U.S. - The Smithsonian Institute, Colonial Williamsburg Conservatory, Abraham Lincoln Residence, Vicksburg Military Park and Museum, Henry Ford Museum, Academy of Arts, Metropolitan Museum of Art, NRA Museum, Rockefeller Restorations, Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, Hilton Hotels, BYU Museum of Art, National Ornamental Metals Museum, as well as other museums, government agencies, craftsmen, collectors both professional and amature alike.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]In the United Kingdom it is used in the British Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, Buckingham Palace, Military Museums at Aldershot, H.M. the Queens Royal Armourer, The National Museum of Antiquities - Scotland, Royal Armories (London & Leeds), The Imperial War Museum, Windsor Castle, and The Tower of London.[/SIZE]

*http://www.epi.com/pages/renaissance-wax-renwax**

 

[NCTexan]

I have used Renaissance on my K38 and it made a transformational improvement. I've also used it on some of my stainless weapons to remove some baked on stains.

Apply a very small amount and polish off with a clean cloth... and later buff for a high luster.

After the guns, I used it on my USMC officer's sword with great results as well.

Finally (HERE'S THE DOWNSIDE TO THE STUFF)... My wife was so impressed that she got me to polish the brass banister on the stairs with it. The brass had tarnished but came out like new... a lot of elbow grease on this project. The good news is that it's left protection that has lasted for eight months now.

 

[Rule3]

For "shooter" guns I do not think it would be practical to use. As in the cleaning process and solvents used would remove the wax same as car wax. For storage or show pieces should be great.

 

[Andy Griffith]

Oh God, the Seecampers love that stuff

I always wanted to know how to camp on water.
How do you do it?

Are they like the ocean going version of the Boy Scouts?

 

[Rule3]

I always wanted to know how to camp on water.
How do you do it?

Are they like the ocean going version of the Boy Scouts?

Well I see you are from Georgia so I'll be kind

Boats my man Boats with little shiney Stainless Steel 32's and 380's for the "real men"

 

[vrichard]

renaissance

I use it on all my guns and rifles,I allso use it to wax my Harley,a little bit goes a long ways.

Dick

 

[socal s&w]

I have used the wax and the cleaner, both on the expensive side, but hey if it works........and it sure seems to, I like it a lot!

Used the cleaner to de-soil the guns, both blue and stainless, this actually gets a lot of any oils that are remaining in prep for the wax. Almost like a degreaser, but not as rowdy. Only thing is, I'm not 100% sure that the cleaner/preliminary is not slightly abrasive. I haven't used it enough times for anything to show yet, but I'm watching. I apply it to the frame under the stock to test.

I then use the wax of course, a little as stated earlier, goes a long way. I usually use a cleaning patch to apply in small circles, just like car wax........wax on, wax off. Let it dry, buff out. It really does shine up an old blued gun and will not leave fingerprints.

The only oil that I use now is to lube the normal wear spots, but not coat the entire gun as I used to.

As far as I'm concerned, there are no down sides as yet.

 

[Nygma]

Oh God, the Seecampers love that stuff and Ezzox. Yes, I have a LWS 32 and never waxed it.

You mean not everyone waxes their Seecamp?

 

[oldRoger]

I use it on leather, especially good on carved leather, doesn’t seem to leave films in hard to buff areas.
I don’t think it ever leaves a really “just shined” look. That is, it doesn’t lend it self to the overdone look.

 

[BarbC]

Do you think you could use it on sterling or silverplate?

 

[socal s&w]

Barb -

It is used by museums for anything from guns to paper, it won't leave residue on paper, quite a feat, to protect it.

I would assume that silver would be just fine. Just remember that a little goes a long way, it has some sort of molecular structure that allows it to spread, it's quite remarkable really.

There is a decent description for some of the things that it can perform on the paper that comes with it.

Perhaps try Gooling it and see if there is a better description?

 

[Andy Griffith]

I have never put Renaissance Wax on the few stainless pieces I have.
Flitz or Semichrome is all I have ever used on stainless, and sometimes use the Flitz on the blue guns too to shine them and get rid of hardly noticeable "surface rust" prior to using the wax.

I have always thought to polish stainless, not wax it. After all, Flitz and Semichrome both leave a protective covering after using. Other than a drop of grease on places that need to be lubed, what else is there to do?

 

[Rule3]

You mean not everyone waxes their Seecamp?

No not eveyone.

 

[n4zov]

For "shooter" guns I do not think it would be practical to use. As in the cleaning process and solvents used would remove the wax same as car wax. For storage or show pieces should be great.

Does the wax have to be reapplied every time the gun is cleaned? If so I don't see much advantage over just wiping a blued gun down with a conventional oil.

 

[boykinlp]

Does the wax have to be reapplied every time the gun is cleaned? If so I don't see much advantage over just wiping a blued gun down with a conventional oil.

Was wondering the same thing.

 

[H Richard]

Barb: It works fine on silver, but don't use on silverware you intend to use with food products. On the outside of a display Tea Set it works well. I do polish first with silver polish, then coat with Ren.

 

[JohnK]

I use Break-Free to clean the exterior of my guns, and it seems it does NOT remove the wax.

The instructions said somewhere that kerosene based cleaners will remove it, don't know what else.

It is a God send for field guns. It can rain all over them, and it just beads off.

It improves the appearance of blued guns by a full 10% rating, at least. No finger prints, lint, dust, etc., sticking on the guns.

Do NOT wait a long time for it to dry, it'll be harder than a witch's heart. If it dries that way, simply reapply a small amount, and it softens immediately, then you can buff.

I've used it on so many things, my family dog looks at me suspiciously, as he thinks I may try it on him.

 

[ladder13]

No not eveyone.

Nice 32, but time for a tree 80.