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EVER USE A RIG RAG
Unread 06-26-2019, 04:37 PM   #1
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How many folks on this site have used rig grease and a rig rag to wipe down guns , just wondered if the petroleum base would harm wood, Gary
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I would not use it on wood, that's why I use Clenxoilto wipe down my guns as it won't hurt the wood or finish.
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Have used it for 30 years (in fact, just finished wiping down the DHE I just posted a question about). I love the stuff, and have had no bad experiences, altho I don't use it to wipe down the wood
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Presently I use Pre-Serv oil but will runout next year, they don't make it any more, gary
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I suspect the issue is not "which", but "when". Any reasonable product will work if applied conscientiously.
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no petroleum on the wood

that is a big factor in the failure of old gun stocks
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Renaissance Wax, is what I use. It is a microcrystalline wax polish used in antique restoration and museum conservation.
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I have used RIG for 40 years. Great stuff. The lambswool "rag" seems to apply just the right amount. I don't use it on wood.
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I use RIG strictly on the sides of the barrel lug, on the barrel hook and on the knuckle articulating surfaces. It is a superior product for these applications.





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I use RIG to wipe down the metal for a lot of outdoor-use equipment and have for decades. It has proven to be great at rust prevention and it does well as a lubricating grease too. I do not intentionally use it on wood, although some will inadvertently end up on adjoining wood surfaces. I've never seen it damage any sort of wood finish in any way.
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