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Offline frogwalking

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Stock Wax
« on: August 23, 2013, 02:45:12 AM »
Do you folks put any kind of stock wax on after the finish is dry?  How long do you wait, and what do you use? 

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Frog
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Offline Joe Schell

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Re: Stock Wax
« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2013, 02:49:57 AM »
I use Johnson's paste wax after the finish has dried in the sun for a couple days.
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Offline wattlebuster

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Re: Stock Wax
« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2013, 02:52:17 AM »
+1 for johnsons paste wax.  Good stuff ;D
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Re: Stock Wax
« Reply #3 on: August 23, 2013, 02:57:39 AM »
Johnson's.  Use it on wood and metal.
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« Reply #4 on: August 23, 2013, 05:16:27 AM »
BriWax.
Not sure its any better than Johnsons, except you can get it
in colors ( like dark brown) which will make any slight gaps you
may have virtually invisible.  But i know none of us have any gaps... ;D
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Re: Stock Wax
« Reply #5 on: August 23, 2013, 05:39:05 AM »

Quote from: frogwalking on August 23, 2013, 02:45:12 AM
Do you folks put any kind of stock wax on after the finish is dry?  How long do you wait, and what do you use? 

Thanks,

Frog

Only if I think I might get glue on the finish.

Dan
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Offline Dave R

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Re: Stock Wax
« Reply #6 on: August 23, 2013, 06:30:11 AM »
If wax is applied after the finish is dry is it possible 2 or 3 years later to apply an additional coat of finish without it beading up ?
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Offline rsells

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Re: Stock Wax
« Reply #7 on: August 23, 2013, 07:52:16 AM »
Johnson's paste wax for me.
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Offline Mark Elliott

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Re: Stock Wax
« Reply #8 on: August 23, 2013, 08:28:27 AM »
I use Renaissance Wax on contemporary and antique firearms because it is clear and doesn't affect the color.   You can strip most any wax with mineral spirits or denatured alcohol.   However,  it will wear off fairly quickly when handled.    Also, the Ballistol I use for cleaning my guns after shooting will strip the wax because it basically is wax.   It is medical grade paraffin.  I have never had trouble adding more finish.   
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« Reply #9 on: August 23, 2013, 11:04:30 PM »
Johnson's on while stock is still hot from the sun! If there's any open cells they will be filled up. Think waterproof. If you have the patience and don't mind the hard work, :P rub it in hard with the heel of your hand, or a piece of fine canvas or denim. You will be pleasantly surprised at the results! :o  8)
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« Reply #10 on: August 25, 2013, 04:00:25 PM »
I use Howards Paste Wax. I get the Walnut color & it leaves no white lines in the carvings & etc.  Also works good in sealing the barrel channel & misc places you want to keep water out if hunting in the rain.  Renaissance Wax  is a good wax & what allot of museums use on their firearms.

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Re: Stock Wax
« Reply #11 on: August 25, 2013, 08:48:55 PM »
Howard also makes a "Feed-N-Wax" "Wood Preserver" made with Beeswax and Orange Oil that is great for using on any type of wood. Also smells good! Most Lowe's and Home Depot's sell it.
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Re: Stock Wax
« Reply #12 on: August 26, 2013, 01:35:58 AM »
You might laugh me out of towne, but I used a German auto wax,veg based on a rifle that the finish lifted after being out in the rain.It's called Zymol. No probs in the rain now!
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Re: Stock Wax
« Reply #13 on: August 26, 2013, 01:59:18 AM »
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German auto wax
Oh no :( That is only for use on Jäger rifles ;D
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Re: Stock Wax
« Reply #14 on: August 26, 2013, 10:55:35 AM »
 Den,is a Virginian close enough? lol! ;D
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« Reply #15 on: August 26, 2013, 06:06:08 PM »
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Den,is a Virginian close enough? lol! Grin
Should be since many of the early Virginian's were German, self included!
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Re: Stock Wax
« Reply #16 on: August 28, 2013, 04:07:01 PM »
I have a can of Laurel Forge gunstock wax.  Previously, I used it on a freshly finished stock that had dried for over a month.  The wax damaged the finish on the stock, or so it appeared.  Has anyone successfully used this product?  Maybe I did something wrong. 
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