Renaissance Wax review!

[akdude]

OK! Nowhere does it say before use to "De-Grease" item, which could actually harm/hurt items!

The instructions say it refreshes and imparts a "Sheen", which it did not do, except on 2 guns which had a Enamel baked on finish!

I wiped/cleaned all guns and applied Wax as instructed and it dulled the following finishes Blued, Parked, Polycoated etc.. and I did this 2x same results.

All the finishes looked dull and no Sheen except the Enamel ones.

I always keep guns wiped & oiled with CLP and for a quick smooth even layer I use a KIWI silicone treated Shoe sponge which is the same as the silicone treated gun wipes, but far cheaper and lasts much longer as well as easier!

 

[vmumford]

I think we should just rip the bandaid of this conversation and move on.

 

[rog8732]

I think we should just rip the bandaid of this conversation and move on.

Or,...keep spouting an opinion that nobody agrees with; until somebody finally does.....or not.

 

[Arisin Wind]

If it doesn't work for you don't use it.

 

[hkcavalier]

I've had nothing but good experiences with Ren wax. Much better solution than my old one, using a silicone cloth which of course shows every fingerprint and does dry eventually.

 

[MetalMan]

I probably have the fewest number of Smith's on the forum....'6'

Of these, 2 are blue (36ND, 19-5) and 4 stainless (66-4, 60-15, 2x60ND). All snubbies, 2-1/2" to 3".

All are in my carry rotation, season dependent, but I tend to baby the blued guns a bit more.

Before placing any of these back in the safe, each gets a thorough cleaning - I usually use RemOil and/or Ballistol. After cleaning, my only surface preparation is a good wipe-down with a clean cotton rag.

Then, "wax on / wax off" with the RenWax.

Except under the grips....I apply wax to both the inside of the grips - wood and rubber - and to the grip frame. Allow wax to dry and replace the grips.

This process hasn't failed me yet and I am very pleased with the surface shine imparted by the RenWax.

Count me in as a very satisfied customer.

YMMV......

 

[CajunBass]

A few of mine after RenWax.







I'm not sure what kind of problem the OP is experiencing, but I'd say it's not typical.

 

[Bakebfr480]

User error!!!

 

[vytoland]

if your unhappy with the product.....contact the manufacturer.....

 

[JH1951]

Who knows if this applies or not, but food for thought; silicone contamination can be a real problem when trying to paint or apply other surfaces to metal that has been in contact with silicone. I have found that it takes some nasty corrosives to rid a contaminated surface of silicone, none of which you want near a nice gun. some metal coatings 'fish-eye' the coating when it goes on preventing a nice finish (and prolonging the coating process until the situation can be fixed).
Now, I am not bashing silicone as a surface prep! But from problems I encountered in other industrial applications, my guns typically see only good oils or Johnsons Paste Wax (have not tried Ren Wax yet because I have good results with Johnsons.)
Can anyoue here lend insight to silicone contamination as it may relate to this subject?

 

[akdude]

MidwayUSA Silicone Impregnated Gun Cleaning Cloth - MPN: G1415

They all just about contain Silicone even the small wipes, these are great clean lube and shine and on top protect!

 

[akdude]

https://www.walmart.com/ip/KIWI-Shi...75035&wl11=online&wl12=25289316&wl13=&veh=sem


Much better than any wipe and much easier to apply and sponge wont dry for yrs. unlike the wipes & cloths which dry out soon!

 

[akdude]

https://www.walmart.com/ip/KIWI-Shi...75035&wl11=online&wl12=25289316&wl13=&veh=sem

These work better than any cloth or wipes and last for yrs. shines, lubricates and protects wood, metal, leather & vinyl etc..

 

[BE Mike]

https://www.walmart.com/ip/KIWI-Shi...75035&wl11=online&wl12=25289316&wl13=&veh=sem

These work better than any cloth or wipes and last for yrs. shines, lubricates and protects wood, metal, leather & vinyl etc..

I think I'll use other products for my guns. Thank you very much! Say uncle, when you finally have had enough!

 

[29aholic]

Personally I like Johnson's Paste Wax

 

[Laketime]

MidwayUSA Silicone Impregnated Gun Cleaning Cloth - MPN: G1415

They all just about contain Silicone even the small wipes, these are great clean lube and shine and on top protect!

These are meant for guns.Kiwi products are designed to stay on shoes which would indicate there are other ingredients to help it stick more onto a shoe.Always best to use a product designed for guns,and not find a close substitute.I still believe the Kiwi is the route of the problem you are experiencing.

 

[BruceM]

As stated in 1st post I did wipe any & all CLP from all of the guns, but did not and never do use any degreaser on anything!

Ding! Ding! Ding!

We have a winner here: Operator Error.

Don't bother to follow the instructions, just do it your way and when you don't get a favorable result, blame the product which you applied incorrectly.

Bruce

P.S. You will never get a phosphate finish to look shiny because it is intentionally porous in order to hold an old school rust preventer-oil. I cannot speak to any spray-on finish.

 

[Jim NNN]

I have applied Ren wax with lesser results on some guns, but most guns look better after I use it. I think I put too much on my Colt Diamondback, and didn't get the oil residue off that I should've. You can use mineral spirits to get old Ren wax off, but try it on an inconspicuous part of the gun (take off the grips, for example) and use it on a small area to make sure it won't hurt the bluing.

I personally took the wax off my Colt with successive apps of #9, and the gun looks fine. I might try the wax again in a year or two. I also haven't tried Ren wax on non-bright blue S&W finishes, and I don't know what the effect would be.

Tho OP shouldn't throw away that wax. You'll definitely find some guns it will look good on.

 

[jmr986]

I like it.



Even used it on my 53 year old guitar! Slapped a coat on my new 627 PC, made it look a little nicer.

 

[MichiganScott]

The OP, akdude, trolls up this post and then posts on another thread how great Renwax is.
Definite schizoid posting.

Renaissance Wax advice needed!