Wax and Oil for a Blued Finish?

[Rick O'Shea]

Howdy folks,

I have a pretty little blued K-22 revolver, and was thinking about shining up the finish with some Renaissance Wax or non-abrasive carnauba auto wax.

How will the wax and normal maintenance oil work together?
Do I need to degrease the exterior of the gun before applying the wax?
If I wipe the waxed surface with an oily rag after shooting, will the oil cloud or otherwise disturb the wax finish?
If I change my mind, can the wax be removed with normal degreasing methods (that won't harm the blue)?

Sorry if these are foolish questions; just wanted my ducks in a row before playing with my baby's finish.

Thanks all,
Rick

 

[1 old 0311]

Use the carnuba paste wax. Lasts a long time, and helps resist fingerprints. I use it on all my blued firearms.

 

[NVMM]

I've been using carnuba paste wax for over 40 years on all my guns. No rust problems and they always look great. I put it on my stocks also.

 

[Rick O'Shea]

No oil issues, then?

 

[NVMM]

Do I need to degrease the exterior of the gun before applying the wax?
Yes


If I wipe the waxed surface with an oily rag after shooting, will the oil cloud or otherwise disturb the wax finish?
Most likely you will loose the wax

If I change my mind, can the wax be removed with normal degreasing methods (that won't harm the blue)?
Yes

 

[Rick O'Shea]

Thank you, NVMM.