REN wax

[barrya]

Thanks guys for all the tips and secrets. I do truly appreciate it. Barry

 

[H47]

Okay, now next question: Anybody have any experience or info on whether this stuff works as a release agent for epoxy bedding? I use Kiwi clear shoe polish and I've also heard of using Johnson's paste wax. I know Ren Wax is more expensive and maybe no actual advantage there, so the question is just if it will work...

 

[barrya]

Well fellas, you can color me impressed. My least pristine Smith is a 1959 model 14. It has some holster wear at the end of the barrel on the sides. The bluing everywhere else is in pretty nice shape. After applying the REN wax the bluing looks so lush and deep. Does the wax protect against rust? Does it work on nickel and stainless finishes? Have any folks used REN on model 27's? Am somewhat concerned getting it in the checkered top strap. Thanks. Barry

 

[loeman]

I like Johnson's Paste Wax too. The result looks as good or on some things even better than Ren Wax. However, Rennaisance Wax makes the claim to work at the molecular structure of the material to which it is applied. I guess that's why it says Micro-Crystalline on the can. Therefore, supposedly protecting far "deeper" than ordinary wax. If the British Museum thinks Ren Wax is good for their historical documents and coats of armor then its gotta be good for my cardboard boxes and guns. You'll never find me without either product.

 

[DWFAN]

Don't like it for wood at all. I'll stick to my Johnsons Paste Wax thank you. As far as polish goes for my pistols I use Maas.

DW

 

[Ronbo]

After reading the thread bought 4 oz little jar on e-bay it does really make the blued guns shine

My oldest handgun is this Colt Army Special 32-20 made in 1923 same birth year as my mother who will turn 95 in February, gave it two coats of the Ren wax looks pretty good the grip area has turned brown but the barrel and sides are still in good shape for the most part