Trewax

 

I've used both. For me the Renaissance Wax is worth the difference. I use it on metal and wood.....does a good job.

 

Both are good, but George would tell you the Renaissance wax is much more durable. Hence, if you don't mind reapplying wax more often you can stick with the good ol JPW.

 

I got the same advice. Wax protects by sloughing off when detritus gets caught in it. Renaissance Wax lasts longer. I have used both. Both work pretty well. I like that you can use it on both wood and metal and that water, sweat etc. bead up and don't contact the firearm's surface.

 

I have both as well and have used Renaissance on some of my rifles and JPW on others. I should probably dedicate a day to doing all of them with Renaissance -- and it would take most of a day too. Sigh...

Doug

 

I have been using Renaissance because, like George said, it doesn't show fingerprints and other marks as easily as other products do. Plus, if it's good enough for Royal artifacts, it must be good enough for my guns! I have grown to love the stuff since I started using it. I also use it on my vintage leather rifle slings, makes them look like new again and makes them pliable and comfortable to carry. The small tub goes a long ways. :bthumb:

 

I started out with Johnson's, then changed to Renaissance on George's recommendation. It breaks a lot easier making putting a couple coats down a snap. I still use Johnson's, mostly as a mold release for bedding.

 

I have no idea if it's better than Johnson's. I started using Johnson's in the sixties and it's always done what I wanted it to do so have seen no need to change horses at this late date. I use it on wood and metal and have been known to apply it to leather. I also use it for a release agent when glass bedding and on the tables of my saws and big drill press. I have had no rust on anything I've used it on.

You can't build up coats of wax but I always apply it twice, especially when using it as a release agent, just to make sure I didn't miss a spot.

 

I have very good results using Min Wax paste finishing wax. I suspect it is very similar to Johnsons wax.

 

I have been using Trewax for a number of years with good results. I find Johnsons too thin and too much of a harsh petroleum smell. I have also used a clear or neutral Saphir wax, a French brand marketed as shoe polish. It is a mixture of beeswax and carnauba, using turpentine for a solvent, smells rather good. I have read so much about Renaissance lately that I decided to give it a try and just got some in and gave it a quick application and am very pleased.

I just tried a comparison with my Saphir mirror gloss wax, and results are very close. the Renaissance buffed out a bit easier, but it was on different stocks with different oil finishes, so not a perfect comparison. Cost of the two waxes are similar as the Saphir is a premium product also.

I may have to give the Renaissance a try on my shoes.

 

I may have to give the Renaissance a try on my shoes.

Oh the horrors!!

 

Well, ya just never know till you try. So, I bit the bullet and bought a tub of Ren Wax. Shined 3 gun stocks an LL Bean walnut walking stick from back in the day and...(drumroll please Mr. audio engineer) I'm not impressed. No better than Johnson Paste Wax.

Not complaining or crying just one of those things you've got to try. Ya pays yer money and takes yer chances. Not knocking Ren Wax at all just don't see any improvement over SC Johnson Paste Wax. And oh no the Ren Wax won't go to waste lots of stuff to shine and protect around here.

jim

 

You may be right as I am no chemist, but it lasts a lot longer than JPW for me. I routinely polish the brass handrail and foot rail in my home bar and with JPW it would last about 2-3 months before I had to polish again. With Ren Wax I have found the shine lasts almost a year and is a lot easier to polish. Granted this is nothing scientific but I sure believe it is a longer lasting wax.

 

I have been working out of the same can of Johnson's for 60 years(!). It goes on easily enough but takes forever to rub out, so I typically reach for something else. Maybe they've changed the formula since the mid-fifties and I'm missing the boat.

I bought a can of Renaissance within the last year and have to say it goes on easily and buffs easily. None of my stuff gets handled hard or is exposed to enough harshness for me to say it offers superior protection, but I will have to vouch for its ease of use.

 

Don't forget Briwax:

https://www.amazon.com/Briwax-Furniture-Polish-Cleans-polishes/dp/B000PSVTAM/ref=sr_1_cc_2?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1536616584&sr=1-2-catcorr&keywords=briwax

I'd put it on the list w/Johnson's. I think what you want is something that has Carnuba. Check your product's MSDS. Johnson's is is Carnuba and parafin, Britewax has carnuba and touline (wear gloves), which should gas off, right?

 

I have Johnson's Paste Wax, Briwax, and Renaissance Wax and have extensively used all three. The Renaissance Wax cleans off and leaves a good surface less prone to showing smears and lasts longer. Nothing I have tried makes the blued surface of a rifle look so good. I have it on guns I use regularly that have gone for half a year without reapplication - and yes, I wipe the gun down after each use with a clean dry cloth and keep a close eye on things. It's very good stuff.



Noremf, a long time RFC member though sadly recently deceased was a wood finishing and preserving expert and readily shared his knowledge here. He was a big fan of Renaissance Wax as a little research here in the forum will show. See stickies above with his name.

 

Did a little test of Renaissance Wax vs an automotive wax, with ceramic, the other day on a painted part.

Sprayed some denatured alcohol on a rag and wiped it on the cured paint. The area where the auto wax with ceramic was discolored and the alcohol removed paint. The area with the Renaissance Wax was untouched.

The auto wax gave the paint a darker, wet, tone, the Renaissance Wax did not change the tone.

I was a bit surprised at the difference, and was thinking the auto wax with ceramic would have done better.

I'll stick to Renaissance Wax from now on.