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Gary Carmichael Sr
06-26-2019, 03:37 PM
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

Eric Eis
06-26-2019, 03:47 PM
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.

John Dallas
06-26-2019, 03:52 PM
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

Gary Carmichael Sr
06-26-2019, 03:54 PM
Presently I use Pre-Serv oil but will runout next year, they don't make it any more, gary

John Dallas
06-26-2019, 04:26 PM
I suspect the issue is not "which", but "when". Any reasonable product will work if applied conscientiously.

Rick Losey
06-26-2019, 04:29 PM
no petroleum on the wood

that is a big factor in the failure of old gun stocks

Brett Hoop
06-26-2019, 04:49 PM
Renaissance Wax, is what I use. It is a microcrystalline wax polish used in antique restoration and museum conservation.

Joe Dreisch
06-26-2019, 05:14 PM
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.

Dean Romig
06-26-2019, 05:55 PM
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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Ted Hicks
06-27-2019, 09:23 AM
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.

Eric Grims
06-27-2019, 09:58 AM
If I am taking the gun out on a rainy or wet day I try and wipe it down first with RIG. Been doing this a long time.

Paul Ehlers
06-27-2019, 10:08 AM
I've been using Rig for a long time. I probably have at least 10 rig rags stashed round between the house, garage, vehicles & shooting bags. I only use it on the metal surfaces & have never had a problem with rust. I keep a rig-rag in the door pocket of my hunting truck so I can wipe my gun down as soon as I get back to the truck after I've been in the field.

I also use it on my better tools to keep them in top shape.

Jay Gardner
06-27-2019, 12:29 PM
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.


Same. I do like Clenzoil though.

Eric Eis
06-27-2019, 05:00 PM
I will use Rig on the metal, but I'm like Jay I like Clenzoil for everything,Rig is great for metal in the rain.