RENAISSANCE WAX
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Protocall_Design
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Where did you get it? I've never seen any for sale.
Renissance Wax
You can get is thru Amazon
You can get is thru Amazon
Another happy customer!
LittleCooner
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purchased mine from Brownells
Murphy's Law
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What I also like is a small can sure goes a long ways.
Vulcannut
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I purchased mine from Lowe's.
Protocall_Design
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Thanks guys!
Woodcrafters.
Vulcannut, never knew Lowe's carried it.
Looked on Lowe's web site and found what is packaged almost like Renaissance but much less expensive, I placed an order for one since none of the stores within a 30 mile radius carries it in stock. What a find & a deal if it's the real thing, appreciate it Vulcannut
Looked on Lowe's web site and found what is packaged almost like Renaissance but much less expensive, I placed an order for one since none of the stores within a 30 mile radius carries it in stock. What a find & a deal if it's the real thing, appreciate it Vulcannut
How does Imperial compare....
Imperial does a great job for me.
Of course English wex is the best....
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Imperial does a great job for me.
Of course English wex is the best....
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You can purchase it online or at some woodworker supply stores.
FifthWheel
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I use it after every gun cleaning. Customer service is great too. I was using my large 7oz can one day and found an air bubble that was about 2 square inches mid can. Emailed a pic to England and forgot about it. About a month later got a package in the mail, a 2oz can.
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Highly overrated in my opinion! Turtle wax does the same thing!
Arquebus357
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I never buy products like this. I much prefer to make my own formulas from stuff I have in my garage, workshop, shed, basement, pantry, and bathroom.
I'm not even a chemistry major but my concoctions are far better than commercial products. So there !!!
I'm not even a chemistry major but my concoctions are far better than commercial products. So there !!!
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I agree, a good carnauba wax works just as well and last just as long.
Dieseltech56
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I use renaissance wax on my blued guns. I didn't like it at first until I started buffing it with an old cotton T-shirt.
oneounceload
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My wife uses it in her jewelry making sideline as do several museums. It is great stuff, a little goes a long way, and it performs admirably.
The thing about Renaissance Wax is the special chemistry, totally neutral Ph, and will not yellow as many other waxes do, and will not corrode metal finishes as some do. Can be used on metal, wood leather, parchment, just about anything. In addition it makes a blued revolver seem to "glow".
MetalMan
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I love this stuff and use it on all of my handguns and long guns.
After cleaning, I apply a coat after every range session if the firearm goes back into the safe rather than back into EDC service.
For those that don't see any action, I re-apply about every 6 months.
Not sure if this is absolutely necessary but it gives me an excuse to fondle my "toys".
A can goes a very long way.
After cleaning, I apply a coat after every range session if the firearm goes back into the safe rather than back into EDC service.
For those that don't see any action, I re-apply about every 6 months.
Not sure if this is absolutely necessary but it gives me an excuse to fondle my "toys".
A can goes a very long way.
DWalt
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Johnson's Paste Wax works just as well. One can of JPW should last you beyond a lifetime if you are not using it for other things.- and is far less expensive. Could probably say the same thing about using neutral shoe polish and some car waxes.
DWalt
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Nothing special about the chemistry. Typical waxes are all blends of Carnauba wax, synthetic hydrocarbon wax, and a solvent in various proportions. Carnauba wax is a plant extract and causes the "shine." Synthetic, or microcrystalline, wax is derived from petroleum and is, along with mineral spirits, mainly what Renaissance Wax is composed of. All waxes, natural and synthetic, have a neutral pH as they are insoluble in water. Natural waxes are often described as having an "acid number" but that is a measure of the number of carboxylic acid (-COOH) groups on the long-chain wax molecule, and has nothing whatsoever to do with acid pH in the conventional sense (nitric, hydrochloric, sulfuric, etc).
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gman51
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I bought mine on the web. It isn't cheap price but it sure lasts a long time so it really isn't expensive. I have about half of the 200ml can left after a few years use. I have waxed all my guns many times and even waxed my antique furniture with the same can. I really like the end results and the ease of using it. I found just a film of it on my finger tip works better than applying heavily with a cotton ball. It dries to a haze really quick, then buff it off with a microfiber towel. If you see finger prints then you probably used to much. It probably didn't dry out so it left wax still on the surface. I found use less get better results. All you want is a very thin haze on the metal when it is dry. If it doesn't dry to a haze almost immediately then you possibly are applying to much. The more you apply the harder it is to get it to buff to a shine.
Just my opinion that Turtle wax for ease of use and final finish isn't even in the same ball park. I haven't used Johnsons so I can't compare it.
Just my opinion that Turtle wax for ease of use and final finish isn't even in the same ball park. I haven't used Johnsons so I can't compare it.
oneounceload
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Vulcannut
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You're welcome.
It was another forum that turned me on to it. They had mentioned Lowe's then. I am glad to pass it along to someone else.
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raylan007
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The only game in town
I should mention that I live in the high desert with humidity never a factor in how I care for my guns exterior. I also have found with this product that fingerprints, a blued guns enemy are easily wiped off instead of with an oil product embedded on the surface. This might not work for you as your conditions may be totally different but as you can tell has worked well for me. Cheers
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Also works well on wood, leather and even my boxes, read the history on this product it is interesting.
Amazon as stated and after purchasing this size I have used it on over 100 S&W revolvers with total satisfaction. I have learned that a very light application using a gun patch or other cloth applied on a clean surface is all that is required for fantastic results. I use denatured alcohol to clean all oil residue then apply a thin coat, wait a few minutes and the HAND buff for great results. I did initially try their "Pre Lim) product but found it to be unnecessary. I like the idea of a product that fills the pores of the steel and should keep any moisture on the surface. It also helps a little in the removal of lead residue.
I should mention that I live in the high desert with humidity never a factor in how I care for my guns exterior. I also have found with this product that fingerprints, a blued guns enemy are easily wiped off instead of with an oil product embedded on the surface. This might not work for you as your conditions may be totally different but as you can tell has worked well for me. Cheers
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Also works well on wood, leather and even my boxes, read the history on this product it is interesting.
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petewoodland
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Great stuff
I've been using it for years. Have two cans in different areas and haven't come close to finishing up either one. Works well on blued steel and wooden grips. Never had occasion to use it on stainless. Also works on leather. All my natural leather foot wear is polished with Ren wax and they shine like new. Remember, a little goes a long way as you're only applying a very thin coat.
I've been using it for years. Have two cans in different areas and haven't come close to finishing up either one. Works well on blued steel and wooden grips. Never had occasion to use it on stainless. Also works on leather. All my natural leather foot wear is polished with Ren wax and they shine like new. Remember, a little goes a long way as you're only applying a very thin coat.
