Using car wax on guns?

[Wordupmybrotha]

Thanks for the links. I ordered the wax for wood and metal. Curious you see how it does.

You're welcome. Mine should arrive tomorrow; we should post our results after we use it.

[Fjold]

Started using Corrosion-X on my Saltwater fishing reels & gear and it basically ended any problems with corrosion. Figured if it worked that well on my fishing gear, why not try it on my blued firearms.



Trust me and try it - I don't think there's a better product out there for keeping corrosion at bay.

I use it on reels also but do yourself a favor, only apply it outside. It will stink up your house with a harsh chemical smell until it dries.

[wjc]

I actually prefer non-petroleum based floor wax....Johnson.

We also have a citrus based wax that imparts a nice orangy smell.

I also use these on my wood bows (archery).

[L84CABO]

You're welcome. Mine should arrive tomorrow; we should post our results after we use it.

Yea yea! Please post pics!

[bigbearbear]

Ok so the Renaissance wax from Amazon.com arrived and I put it on both my Benelli Supersport and my wife's Benelli M2. Applied it on both the receiver and the barrel. I'm not sure if it is suppose to show any difference or not but both shotguns looked pretty much the same. It might be due to the coating on the shotgun, the wax doesn't really show up, which is good since the 2 Benelli shotguns are good looking.

However, I can feel the difference, the wax gives the metal a slightly different feel to it, pretty nice actually. I think I'll put it on my handguns too.

Got a question now that I have the wax on the shotgunw, how often do I need to reapply it? Both mine and wife's shotgun are used almost every week, usually on Sat and Sun for trap shooting. So they are fairly heavily used like most clay shooting shotguns whose owners are into the sport. Do I need to reapply once a month or once every few months?

[Merc1138]

Unless you were putting it on dry wood or something, you shouldn't be able to see a difference.

As far as when to reapply, I've only done it when I clean the exterior of the gun(I only use it on a couple, not everything).

[BigPimping]

Interesting.....I had no idea.

[Wordupmybrotha]

Yea yea! Please post pics!

Ok, I got around to using the boiled linseed oil and the Renaissance wax this past weekend. Here are my write-up and before and after pictures. Let me know what you all think.

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?p=17531613#post17531613

[johnthomas]

A lot of guys will put a coat of Johnson's Paste wax on their guns before going hunting in rainy areas.

This is what I use. Years ago, I worked at Military cleaners at Fort Ord. They had steel rails that ran overhead around the whole place. One of my jobs was to wax the rails every other night. The metal clothes hangers had to run smoothly because they were pushed along the rails. We never had rusty rails. I use it on wood stocks, furniture, anything I want to keep clean, dry or free of rust.

[Beelzy]

I use Pledge spray wax. It Rocks.

[Wrangler John]

I remember that the Colt manual for my Trooper (an original, not the Mark III) recommended a coat of paste wax be used on all exterior surfaces. Worked well in 1968, ought to work today.

These days I use any auto wax as a release agent for epoxy bedding, a can of Turtle Wax has lasted me years for this purpose. I noted how nice the barrels and actions appeared, especially those blued finishes, so that's what I use after cleaning. No sticky oil or grease to collect dust and dirt.

[blasterp7]

Ok so the Renaissance wax from Amazon.com arrived and I put it on both my Benelli Supersport and my wife's Benelli M2. Applied it on both the receiver and the barrel. I'm not sure if it is suppose to show any difference or not but both shotguns looked pretty much the same. It might be due to the coating on the shotgun, the wax doesn't really show up, which is good since the 2 Benelli shotguns are good looking.

However, I can feel the difference, the wax gives the metal a slightly different feel to it, pretty nice actually. I think I'll put it on my handguns too.

Got a question now that I have the wax on the shotgunw, how often do I need to reapply it? Both mine and wife's shotgun are used almost every week, usually on Sat and Sun for trap shooting. So they are fairly heavily used like most clay shooting shotguns whose owners are into the sport. Do I need to reapply once a month or once every few months?

I use it on all of my firearms, including all stocks (including exotics) . I personally reapply every time I use the weapon (it does not take much). If just left in the safe, I feel no need to reapply and any particular interval...

[pokute]

If you actually shoot your guns, I'd recommend using Staples Paste Wax - http://www.amazon.com/Staples-211-Ca.../dp/B001OBT0XM

It gives a little bit of grip (think surfboard wax) without producing the dried white debris that you get with JPW. Renaissance makes the gun look great, but it's slippery. I use Ren for storage.

[FeuerFrei]

I have used Johnson paste wax on tools etc.. $5/lb @Home Depot (iirc)
Buy one and done.
I use the Renaissance wax on wood stocked rifles/shotguns that stay in the safe and the hunting rifles too. Metal/wood no problems for me.
You can use either type for leather holsters/slings too. Sweat/rain proof.