Renaissance wax woes

[Tom Flanigan]

Originally Posted by Terry Hobson

I had always used CCL stock refinishing oil on my guns, but my 15 year old supply seemed like it was getting so it would not dry. So it tried Renaissance wax. Made my stocks shiny but I discovered that It performed poorly in rainy weather.
I have since reordered CCL oil and a small tin of CCL stock wax. I have used the wax over the oil finish. My understanding is if I now want to use the oil on the stocks I have waxed I would remove the wax with mineral spirits? Would this be correct?
I also had the stock on my Fox refinished by CSMC, they used a tru-oil finish. So now I have another type of finish to consider when the time comes for end of season maintenance. Gets interesting.

I don’t think Renaissance Wax or any wax provides much protection from the elements. Renaissance Wax began life as a museum wax, not a protectant for outdoor use. I used Renaissance Wax to bring back some sheen to hard hunted stocks, not to protect them. I still use it from time to time on collection guns that are seldom used. But the TruOil method I now use on hunting stocks is far superior to any wax. I have used this method over formerly waxed stocks without any issues. I think Brian was talking about stocks with little finish that were to be totally refinished.

[Richard Flanders]

If you're going to wax guns, use IBIZ wax. It's the only pure carnuba wax I've ever heard of and it contains no abrasives - none, which is important. I use it on all of my damascus barrels and have no issues at all. Google it; I think it's still made in Florida.

[Andy]

I think I'm moving on from my waxing days. I'll probably just use it on my knives and carry holsters.