After hearing many good things I have finally ordered some. My question is, over the years I have used Kroil, Flitz, CLP, and probably others I can't remember, should I just start using it or do something to try and remove whatever is already on the gun? I was thinking about wiping them down with alcohol. Any suggestions?
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Renaissance wax
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KeeperOath
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Renaissance Wax:
If I am going to put my firearm away for the season, I'll clean the outside with my regular cleaner and then apply three coats of Renaissance Wax on wood, plastic, leather and steel. If it's good enough for England's Royal Museum it is good enough for me.
I also use the wax on the firearms that I keep out to handle them periodically. I don't use the wax on my everyday carry firearm, but you can if you want.
If I am going to put my firearm away for the season, I'll clean the outside with my regular cleaner and then apply three coats of Renaissance Wax on wood, plastic, leather and steel. If it's good enough for England's Royal Museum it is good enough for me.
I also use the wax on the firearms that I keep out to handle them periodically. I don't use the wax on my everyday carry firearm, but you can if you want.
8MM Mauser
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I have a replica sword that I use the stuff on. I have never put it on a Gun but I suppose it would be great for long term storage. I applied it to that sword about 4 years ago and you can hardly tell a day has gone by.
Renaissance wax or Johnson's wax will work wonders, but it's a lot of work to put on. Great if you only have a few, but too much if you have lots. A wipedown with a dry cloth should be enough prep, gunscrubber will remove any residual oil if you want to be extra thorough.
I just took a collection of guns out of a five year storage that had been wiped down with Breakfree Collector and stored in VCI Poly bags. Not a speck of rust on any of them.
I just took a collection of guns out of a five year storage that had been wiped down with Breakfree Collector and stored in VCI Poly bags. Not a speck of rust on any of them.
Actually when I've used Ren Wax I've found the opposite to be true. Goes on and off somewhat easily I've found.Renaissance wax or Johnson's wax will work wonders, but it's a lot of work to put on.
Actually when I've used Ren Wax I've found the opposite to be true. Goes on and off somewhat easily I've found.
It's not hard if you only have a couple of guns. But you have to wipe it on, let it dry, buff it off. If you are dealing with a lot of guns that's too many steps. I had this exact choice to make when I put a large collection into long term storage a few years ago and just being able to wipe on Collector oil and then put the gun in the bag made a big difference.
It all depends on your circumstances. There's more than one good way to prevent rust.