REN Wax

[Resolve]

Got some Ren Wax and tried it on a couple stocks; seemed to work pretty good. After checking out previous threads I'm getting the impression many folks use it on their barrels to protect against rust. Am I understanding this correctly?

Thanks,
R

 

[ppg1949]

I’m glad you mentioned Ren Wax because it is new to me and I will check it out. I use Turtlewax car paste wax on my barrels. On the full stock rifles I use it on the part of the barrel in the barrel channel.

 

[deerstalkert]

Ren waxed from butt plate to muzzle. reapplied around vent and breech after a shooting session .
does it detour rust? i think it does, but am not going to stop using it to see! one thing about Ren Wax, they are proud of it at the cash register!

 

[Resolve]

Thanks guys. From butt to muzzle it is!
R

 

[deerstalkert]

Thanks guys. From butt to muzzle it is!
R

if one applies it like a coat of say tru-oil, very small amount spread across a large area, that little pot will last a long time.

 

[tenngun]

What do you find as a difference between ren wax and other paste wax like Johnson’s floor/furniture wax?

 

[Resolve]

I really don't know as this is the first time I ever applied wax to any of my firearms. I'm happy with the Ren Wax but kind of wished I had tried the Johnsons first. As Deerstalker says Ren is pricey. Back in 65 my parents had an oak hardwood floor put in the living room. The finish carpenter that lived up the road aways did it for us. To save money my parents put the wax finish on themselves. They used a hard wax made for wood floors called Butchers wax. They rubbed it in and buffed it by hand. A lot of hard work but it wore like iron. I'll bet that would work also.

R

 

[Brokennock]

What do you find as a difference between ren wax and other paste wax like Johnson’s floor/furniture wax?

It's still in production.

Butcher's wax is long gone and I've heard that Johnson's Paste Wax is soon to be discontinued as well, if it hasn't been already.

 

[tenngun]

Ouch, I had better pick up some, after ten years my can of paste wax is about half empty, don’t want to be caught without in a few years

 

[rchas]

Johnson's has been discontinued, and the price for an unopened can is hitting 80 bucks on various websites. The next best option is probably Minwax Paste Wax.

 

[hanshi]

I have a can of Johnsons paste wax I bought years ago and it should last another 25 years.

 

[Resolve]

Yeah, I saw the prices on Johnsons. I don't need to buy the Johnson name that bad. I think BWC still makes "Bowling Alley Wax" and "Boston Wax". Not sure if either will work; need to look into it.

 

[ZUG]

I like Johnson Paste Wax for most paste wax use but if has been discontinued then I'll find something else. It does last a long time if you don't slop it on heavy. I do have one full can and about 1/4 of another can on hand I also have a 3/4 tin of Renaissance wax and Briwax on hand also.

 

[Flint62Smoothie]

FWIW the guys over on the Bladesmith Forums are also complaining about the high price of Renaissance Wax. More than a few chimed in and said they're using Butchers Bowling Alley Wax as a viable alternative ... nevermind it's only $16 for a 1-pound tub!

 

[Old Grunt]

I didn't know Johnson past wax had been discontinued,there's a little old school 5 and dime store in town that just might still have some left,I'll check next time I'm in town and hopefully pick up a can of two.I use it sometimes in bullet lube concoction for unmentionables.

 

[Spillikins]

Do you have Briwax in the US? It’s a carnauba formulation and is a very good product.

 

[Coot]

Do you have Briwax in the US? It’s a carnauba formulation and is a very good product.

Yes we do and yes it is.

 

[oldwood]

Been using Minwax , Special Dark furniture wax as the maintenance , and finish preservation coat over stock , and barrel. I use the dark wax , as it doesn't turn white , and ooze out , in hot weather.

 

[Sooty Scot]

Rennaisance Wax is wonderful!! I got my first tin at a collector's show, nearly 5 yrs ago,. I'm finally finishing it & need to restock.
I use it on gun wood & metal. Never had a problem w/ rust or corrosion w/it. Good pastw wax (except for cars or basic wood wax seems a memory.
I recommend trying it, if you haven't.

 

[ColonialRifleSmith]

I use Brea Wax. Same thing. All natural bee's wax/carnauba oil mix. Yes, I use it on the metal parts also. Semper Fi.