Restoration wax on my rifle ?

[M70375!]

I was told by my rifle builder to put renaissance wax on the metal and wood of my rifle for my upcoming trip to the Alaska Peninsula bear hunt to protect it from the salt spray. Has anyone ever used this stuff on a rifle before?

 

[318AE]

Renaissance restoration wax? I literally just finished putting it on my 375 and 450/400 ahead of going to Tanzania on Monday. I think it’s safe on just about anything, used by museums etc. Will it hold up to the Alaska weather? That’s not my area of experience, but I know it won’t hurt. Bring some with you so that you can reapply if you go that route.

 

[Russ16]

I use it on all my guns when storing them and they get a fresh coat before any hunt.

The national firearms museum at nra headquarters uses it in all the guns there.

 

[ftothfadd]

Can someone tell a little bit more about this wax for me? You just rub it on and keep it on over the course of the hunt? Just keep it on the outside of metallic surfaces, like the action in the barrel? Can anybody show a picture with a firearm after it is being applied I am intrigued by this proposition and never heard of it before.

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

 

[Russ16]

Can someone tell a little bit more about this wax for me? You just rub it on and keep it on over the course of the hunt? Just keep it on the outside of metallic surfaces, like the action in the barrel? Can anybody show a picture with a firearm after it is being applied I am intrigued by this proposition and never heard of it before.

Can’t really tell it is on there once applied so a picture won’t show much.

Like car wax. Put a healthy coat on. Give it 30 minutes to dry and wipe the excess off.

I put it on all wood and metal surfaces. At least once a year I pulled the barreled action out of the stock and treat the whole thing including inletted part of the stock and underside of action and bottom metal etc.

 

[Rare Breed]

I was told by my rifle builder to put renaissance wax on the metal and wood of my rifle for my upcoming trip to the Alaska Peninsula bear hunt to protect it from the salt spray. Has anyone ever used this stuff on a rifle before?

Every single hunt. It is used in the Smithsonian so it’s good enough for me. I goes on all my rifles metal and wood

 

[mdwest]

I used to use renaissance wax, but now use a blend of food grade mineral oil and pure bees wax… the blend has the consistency of petroleum jelly… I find that it penetrates the wood exceptionally well and also polishes up really nicely on the firearm… it’s also great on the steel and helps remove dirt and grind really well..

 

[WAB]

I use renaissance wax on my oil finished stocks. It is the best I have found for protecting an oil finished stocks.

 

[fourfive8]

I use renaissance wax on any valuable wood and metal antique. Most museums use it. It’s kinda of a “do no harm” thing that offers some protection. Simple to use.

 

[SaintPanzer]

Wilkinson Sword (back when they actually made swords) included a tub of it with my Mameluke Sword, so they certainly have a high opinion of it. I've used it on swords, guns, and to wax the beds of my jointer and planer. It's worth it.

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

I will try to get it here.

 

[Levubu]

Are you guys talking about this one? If not, how does it look like?

 

[mdwest]

That’s the correct wax.

A little bit goes a long way… the big jar (200g I think) will last you many many years if you’re only applying to a few rifles..

 

[Aaron N]

I used to use renaissance wax, but now use a blend of food grade mineral oil and pure bees wax… the blend has the consistency of petroleum jelly… I find that it penetrates the wood exceptionally well and also polishes up really nicely on the firearm… it’s also great on the steel and helps remove dirt and grind really well..

What’s your ratio?

 

[mdwest]

Depends on how you like it… to get closer to the consistency of a paste wax go 1 part oil to 1 part wax..

I prefer more of a petroleum jelly consistency.. so I go 2 parts oil to 1 part wax…

A lot of guys got 3:1 or even 4:1

Anything more than 4:1 will give you a runny mess though.. so stay at 4:1 or lower ratio..

the higher the wax content the better the short term waterproofing… but the higher the oil content the deeper the penetration is and the better long term waterproofing (but it will take more applications and time)... I find a higher oil content makes it easier to polish and really helps the contrasting colors in a stock to pop too…

There are numerous videos on YouTube showing you how to make it.. and different people have different blends they prefer… but basically all you need is a crock pot or a double boiler.. throw in the mineral oil.. bring it up to a medium heat in the crockpot… and then throw in the wax… mix it really well… then put it in a container and wait for it to come down to room temp and solidify..

Super easy process

 

[KEC]

Maybe a little off subject but regarding protection. I have gone to Fluid Film on for my needs of rustproofing and firearm protection. The shop I managed had issues with rust from people handling our firearms. At that time, I had a good customer recommend fluid film applied with a paint brush on the metal and the wood, after doing this our rust problems went away. Since then, 10 yrs ago, I have been using it on my personal firearms with zero rust issues, including 7 trips to soggy Newfoundland and hunting in our damp weather in the Northeast. I also undercoat our trucks with it.

 

[Daisy]

I echo everyone else. Use it on the metal and wood. Love it.

 

[Doug3006]

Great stuff. I’ve used it for years. Works great on furniture too.

 

[Hedge774]

Wow. First time hearing of this. To Amazon!