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Originally Posted by Harry Collins
When I refinish Damascus and Twist barrels I wax them. The rational is this: during refinishing the barrels have been in a lot of water and to make sure there is none left under the ribs a heat gun is used to ensure dryness. If any moisture weeps from under the ribs the wax will keep it from ruining the finish. The wax on the barrels is then buffed.
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That's what Dale Edmonds told me as well. The wax step is a nice insurance policy for surprise rib leaks. I use Renaissance Wax. Dale like clear Briwax.