Procedure for waxing (my revolver)?

[NoahFN]

How do those of you who use wax to protect your guns from rust go about applying the wax? I just got some renaissance wax for this purpose. Right now most of my guns are protected by a light coating of CLP, but I've heard good things about wax and would prefer a "dry" protectant. I assume I should degrease first....how?

 

[JCM298]

I just dab it on with my finger and let it dry for about 10 minutes, When it's dry,I wipe it with an old T-shirt.

I don't use oil, lube, etc, on the exterior. For "de-greasing", I use brake parts cleaner followed by a lube of critical interior parts.

John

 

[Old Fuff]

You will have to remove any CLP from the exterior before applying the wax. Any good degreaser will work, but avoid getting any of it on plastic parts or wood. I often use lacquer thinner on a paper towel when doing handguns after removing the grips or stocks; but go outside or to a well ventilated area when doing this. Apply the wax according to the instructions on the container.

There is no reason to not wax wood or plastic parts, but you may need a old toothbrush to polish out checkered or matt-finished areas.

 

[Arc-Lite]

wax will work, just keep in mind YOUR conditions, Ohio and Arizona...have a big difference in humidities...and weather...

 

[Preacherman]

It helps to remove the hair first, unlike some other uses for wax...

 

[Old Fuff]

Arc-Lite:

During the summer along the U.S./Mexican border we have what's called the Monsoon Season. It rains almost every afternoon, and the humidity goes up to 95 to 98% while the temperatures remain in the high 80's and 90's.

I also spend some time in the mid-west during the summer, with the kind of weather you mentioned in Ohio. However in both environments I have yet to have a blued, but waxed handgun rust ... and this over a period covering some 25 years.

 

[rwc]

When I saw the subject line... well, I thought, hmmmm. Perhaps this was a euphamism I wasn't familiar with?!?

 

[Arc-Lite]

Old Fuff...thats about as good as you can get it....25 years no finish problems...speaks for itself. I love the Monsoons of the desert... the lightning on the desert, is like no other. How do you protect the insides of your weapons?

 

[NoahFN]

Agreed, it sounds like you know what you are talking about Old Fuff. Would you share your procedure for firearm cleaning/rust protecting inside and out.

 

[CletusFudd]

BoShield

I used a produst called Boshield (sp?) for years. It was developed for Boeing aircraft for use on planes and is a spray which leaves a coating of micro-crystaline wax on the surface. Works very well.

 

[TarpleyG]

That Boshield is some good stuff. I carry a can in my gear bag for sailing when I encounter those stiff cars or other contact points. Never thought of using it on my guns. I'll have to try that out.

Greg

 

[Black Majik]

wax on, wax off