Does the Mothers leave a protective coating? Did you strip that off before applying the other products?

 

It may.....I did not specifically strip it off before applying the wax

As for the Eezox,it`s spec-ed for cleaning....so technically,the portion that got Eezox-ed was stripped

I'm gonna guess here but what about an automotive clear gloss lacquer spray can type. Polish, remove residue,spray.

If neither of these stop the oxidation,I may have to do that....my goal is to maintain a mirror finish and I`m not sure the lacquer would do that....I`ll try spraying some lacquer on a clean glass pane...unless someone has already done this and can offer their findings

 

It will be an interesting test. My vote is for the wax over a long haul (6 months), but Eezox for the short term should do a great job.

 

I'm gonna guess here but what about an automotive clear gloss lacquer spray can type. Polish, remove residue,spray.

 

"I`ll handle this pistol several times over the course of a month...never wipe it down...then update my findings"<<<<< Like I could wait an entire month to do anything

I charged this pistol with CO2 yesterday, found some leaks

I disassembled/reassembled it several times before I got it air-tight

In the process, the frame was subjected to grease, oil and extensive handling

It was too much of a mess to ignore…..so I wiped the frame down with clean cotton

The back strap seems to be oxidizing at approx equal rates on both target areas.

I'll begin the 1 month, no-wipe, trial again…. and try to be more patient this time….:sad::Blasting_
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ALSO…..a Dark Horse Candidate emerges

Noremf has spread the word thru these forums, that silicone can be very detrimental to finished wood…..as a result of these warnings, I've got a heap of silicone impregnated sleeves that are currently under-employed

On a whim, I tried wiping down the barrel with one of these sleeves.

It made an amazing transformation…..so much so, that I`m hoping this treatment is the end-all for polished pot metal maintenance…..I`l let you know

 

ONE WEEK IN

It`s been a week and a day now....... since this trial has (re)started

This is how the backstrap looks today

And the barrel….as much as possible, I held the same angle, and used the same camera settings on the comparison picture…..shot minutes apart in the same relative position to the natural light source…..on the left, the barrel has been wiped down with my El-cheapo SG silicone pistol sleeve

And…oxidation thru both RW and Eezox / as compared to periodic silicone wipes

 

TWO WEEKS IN

Another 8 days have passed…..15 days in total

From what I can see, there is no discernable difference in the oxidation protection of either product that was applied to the backstrap

Renaissance wax on the top half….Eezox on the bottom half

I have continued to use my silicone wipe on the barrel and it`s holding up well

This thread is turning out to be boring (even to me)…..So, unless something unusual occurs, I won't be making any more updates here

Conclusion: for oxidation protection on pot metal::

My clear choice of technique is MMW, followed by periodic wipes with a silicone impregnated pistol sleeve

OK…..where do I pick up my check?

 

Little legs perhaps to a good thread.
Nu-Finish is my #1 long lasting finish protection on my land and water vehicles. Easy on, powered, and really easy off by hand wo buffing. Just did my boat hull yesterday after a 4 yr hiatus. :bthumb: http://www.nufinish.com/products/car-polish
In 2003 I did a side by side comparison test of carnuba wax, Nu-Finish and some other synthetic car 'wax'. I couldn't tell any difference on a green thirsty finish but the ease of application and long term lasting of the NF made a customer since out of me. If I wasn't a metal oiler by habit I would use it on gun metalwork.

 

There is also a spray you can out on it to protect it. I have used this on polished brass so we don't have to keep polishing it. It's called bare metal sealer. It works good too. When you want to remove it, you pretty much have to peel it off, which is tough

Also I like Nu Finish too. They call it the once a year polish for a good reason!!!!

 

I wouldn't use Silicone at all........it can reek havoc with wood finishes; especially if you re-finish the wood.