Waxing your guns?

[WhiteKnight]

I've heard that some people use car wax to give their outdoor guns a rainproof (resistant) finish while hunting. I'm tempted to try this, but am concerned that if I had to fire a number of shots in succession (checking the zero, etc.). that the barrel heat could melt the wax and leave me with a goopy mess. Should this be a concern?

Thanks!

 

[jwr_747]

don't know if it's right or wrong,but I've been doing it for lots of years.usually do a heavy under wood coat,and a regular coat on exposed metal.never had a problem with over heated barrels.usually do a once a year total strip down,clean,and recoat of all my mil-surp weapons. jwr

 

[Slugless]

When I wax my, er, firearm, the wipedown leaves a real thin coat of wax.

I suppose it's thicker than a coat of oil but I would think that if the oil doesn't run down & make a mess the wax wouldn't either.

Good question, though. I'd like to hear from those who've waxed longer than I have. (does that mean they've waned?)

 

[nwilliams]

You can use Johnson's Paste Wax, it will protect the metal plus its acid free.

The best stuff to use and what I've been using for years and years is called Renaissance Wax, I use it on all my western swords and some of my guns, the only thing I would never apply any wax to is Japanese blades. If you want some good information about Renaissance Wax check out the link below. Its not cheap but its just about the best thing out there and its worth the cost.
www.restorationproduct.com/

 

[asknight]

Ever laid your hand down on the hood of your car during midday in the summertime? Most good waxes won't melt off, as they'll burn before they are able to change forms.

 

[CajunBass]

You're supposed to buff it off after it dries.

 

[Larenegade]

Don't know about car wax on a gun but what I use does a great job of protecting the entire weapon and is put on just like wax. It repells dirt and water, etc., like a wax job. I use it on all my guns that might be used in bad weather on the entire gun, metal and wood and the rain beads off just like a wax. Try out the Blue Wonder Armadillo. It is a polymer protectant and really works great. Recommend putting your firearm in an area next to a heat source to warm the weapon, not cold steel. This I found ensures the Armadillo is spread easily and also use a warm cloth. I have switched to all their products and they are available from many different suppliers now. It doesn't attract & collect dirt like some oily, non-dry lubricants. http://www.bluewonder.us/Products.html

 

[novaDAK]

I tried Johnson Paste wax on one of my handguns a few months ago. Works pretty darn good, haven't had to "rewax" it since the first application, haven't shot it yet but it won't melt off, just like the wax on your car won't melt in the hot sun.

I'm going to wax a few more of my guns sometime when I get the chance.

 

[30 cal slob]

took my pink AR in for a brazilian once.

never heard an AR scream before that.

 

[Ala Dan]

Waxing Your Outdoor Guns

Why not apply a coat of Blue Wonder Armadillo, instead of car wax? I have
found that using the BWA on the slide of my KEL-TEC P3AT serves too
protect its delicate finish, while inside of my rear pants pocket.

It rides in an Uncle Mikes #2 pocket holster, where every day where its open
top is exposed to moisture, as well as other elements; but thus far has shown
NO signs of rust, nicks, dings, or scratches.

 

[Khornet]

It's a common practice

among bird hunters with nice old doubles. I apply a coat each season. We tend to thrash about in nasty places.

 

[jimmyraythomason]

Does car wax have an odor that would spook wary game animals?

 

[dakotasin]

jimmy- no.

for wax, i always wax under the scope bases before i put them on. aside from that, i don't get too worked up about it. never had a problem w/ rust or w/ wax melting off.