Renaissance Wax - Frequency?

[bubbajoe45]

So, how often do you re-apply the wax? If say you haven't shot your safe queen in a while, do you just keep polishing it? I recall reading that several coats aren't a bad thing - is this true? I know, I know I need to go shoot the thing (I plan to later this month, but meanwhile . . . ).

 

[The Shadow]

Renaissance .....

bubbaJoe - Renaissance wax, in my opinion, can be applied after each session of shooting 50 rounds or more. A nice compliment to the Renaissance product, which is less time consuming to use, is the Selvyt Jewelry Cleaning Cloth (JC) which is already inpregnated w/ jewelers rouge, and their Pro Polishing (washable) Buffing Cloth (PR), it's non-abrasive and can also be used to buff off the Renaissance Wax. I also purchased a pair of non-abrasive cotton gloves from them, that I wear when cleaning. Check out their web sit at: selvytusa.com. To purchase, you need to check out their US distributor: starstruckllc.com. Once connected, type in "selvyt" in the search box to order, approx. $12. for both cloths + shipping, and I believe $3. for the gloves. Good luck!
JR (Shadow SD)

 

[01shm]

I had similar thoughts BubbaJoe, I just had this 29-3 re-blued by S&W and wanted to put a coat of Ren Wax on it. Think it will be ok?

 

[au2183]

I apply it after every cleaning, which may be after a trip to the range or just a periodic inspection.
A coat of wax is the best thing you can do for a new gun or a newly re-blued gun!

 

[srsmyth]

Do the members that use wax degrease the revolver before waxing? I have never waxed a blued gun, only nickel. I'm wondering about a rust issue on a blue gun without oil on it.
Steve

 

[blastfact]

I use this stuff. RejeX

It's wonderful!!!

 

[gunlovingirl]

Do the members that use wax degrease the revolver before waxing? I have never waxed a blued gun, only nickel. I'm wondering about a rust issue on a blue gun without oil on it.
Steve

By degreasing, I assume you mean to remove the old wax. I don't. If you've shot it, clean it. But if it hasn't been shot since the last wax, I don't see any need to degrease it. As far as rust on a blued gun that has been waxed, nope. I use Ren. Wax, and have never had any rust on a waxed gun.

 

[ray45]

I use Johnson's Paste Wax. Found it at Ace Hardware.

 

[Blue19]

I have been using Johnson's paste wax for about 6 months. I try to wax the firearm every week that it is used. I don't take any special steps to remove the old wax ... just a good wipe down with a clean microfiber cloth. Working good so far.

 

[29aholic]

Johnson's Paste Wax

I used to use JPW before a friend of mine sent me a can of Renaissance wax, and I found the results very satisfactory. I will say the Ren wax is a little harder finish and does not show finger prints as easy. JPW is a LOT cheaper.

 

[Pilgrim]

I use Butcher's Bowling Alley Wax.

I think any paste wax will work well.

 

[cjw3]

How is the durability of the various waxes discussed, i.e. on a gun that is regularly carried in a holster?

 

[BruceM]

Any paste wax which is non-abrasive will work. The thing is that Renaissance Wax is a non-yellowing, non-oxidizing museum grade product. This may or may not affect your intended use of the product.



Bruce

 

[dlbx2]

Three Coates Each

I was introduced to RenWax by a fellow Forum member. These two have three coats each.

 

[ray45]

I was introduced to RenWax by a fellow Forum member. These two have three coats each.[/QUOTE
Boy!, that RenWax sure make those revolvers look dull.

JUST KIDDING!

 

[boykinlp]

I was introduced to RenWax by a fellow Forum member. These two have three coats each.

WOW, that nickeled 29 looks almost liquid.

 

[SaberOne]

bubbaJoe - Renaissance wax, in my opinion, can be applied after each session of shooting 50 rounds or more. A nice compliment to the Renaissance product, which is less time consuming to use, is the Selvyt Jewelry Cleaning Cloth (JC) which is already inpregnated w/ jewelers rouge, and their Pro Polishing (buffing) Cloth (PR), it's non-abrasive and can also be used to buff off the Renaissance Wax. Check out their web sit at: selvytusa.com. To purchase, you need to check out their US distributor: starstruckllc.com. Once connected, type in "selvyt" in the search box to order, approx. $12. for both + shipping. Good luck!
JR (Shadow of Kalee)

I don't follow. Do you wax with Ren and then follow with selvyt or the other way around? Also, which selvyt cloth are you using in combination with Ren.? I have the Ren wax I use on my Italian marble lamp, and leather furniture, etc. Never considered it for my 'bright polished' stainless.

 

[ditrina]

Ren Wax... anytime.............
Anything......................................

Before..

AFTER Saddlesoap and RENWAX,,

 

[Buddy G]

And, where is the best place to get Renwax? TIA

Buddy

 

[ditrina]

Brownell's has it..and most time somebody at a local Gun Show is selling it.. a little goes a looong way
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