Good post. For those not inclined to click and read...
WOOD - "Use paste waxes only. I prefer carnauba-based furniture waxes such as Kiwi Bois, Mohawk or Behlen, or Black Bison on wood stocks. [xi] I also recommend using pigmented paste waxes. “Clear” waxes can collect in pores and appear as white specks against a dark wood background. · Avoid wax mixtures which include a high percentage of bee’s wax. They are not especially harmful, but are relatively soft (fingerprint easily) and can be slightly acidic."
[I didn't know linseed oil eventually turns into linoleum. John]
METAL - "5. Coating Metals (this advice is strictly for guns which have been “retired” from use and will never be fired.) · Avoid using oils. They are not the best material for long-term protection of collection pieces as they trap dust and dirt, eventually break down and have to be periodically replaced. A high-quality light oil is fine for maintaining a gun you still shoot, though. · Use a microcrystalline wax, such as Renaissance Wax[xii] as a protective coating. They are practically inert, remaining stable for a very long time. Apply and buff out with a soft cloth or brush. I coat all parts this way – inside and out.[xiii]
[No surprise about the Renaissance Wax. John]
