How to Use Wax to Protect Your Firearms Presented by Larry Potterfield | MidwayUSA Gunsmithing 

As a Sheriffs Deputy in SC, waxed my entire shotgun that I stored in the trunk. I would reapply a new coat every year and it never rusted.

Larry Potterfield is a blessing to gun owners.

Ive used Turtle paste wax for years on my guns. Yes it's car wax and it is available locally and it works.

I was introduced to Renaissance Wax back in 1991 by Dr. Jack Atwater at the U.S. Army Ordnance museum. it is used on all manner of historically fragile artifacts. a "Soft-type" nylon tooth brush is best for any application.

Used this wax for 25 years in my employment as conservator in large Public Library in England. Before using this, which is meant to impart a protective layer, thorough cleaning/ degreasing is necessary. Yes the wax will remove a certain amount of surface grime but not deep seated gunge. or mineral oil soaked into gunstock. Removing this oil needs lots of time, methylated spirits heat and Vulpex soap. Results are worth time and expense

I bought this wax after watching this video last year. I'll never go without it again. I sanded down a Mosin Nagant stock and then put 3 thin coats of linseed oil and 2 coats of Renaissance Wax. It looks and feels like a totally different rifle. Thanks Larry.

My old Stanley rafter square had rusted terribly in my unheated garage. I wire wheeled off the rust, and applied a coat of Sno-Seal, mixed with a couple drops of oil. Sno Seal is made with bees- wax. It worked great as a rust preventer.

Larry does it again, great video, great idea, and thanks. I like to put shoe polish(the liquid) on any black "plastic" stocks. It covers any scratches that aren't too deep and makes it look better without adding almost any major shine to the mat finish.

this one short video has just taught me how to keep my guns nice for the rest of my life😂 thankyou good vid

I use wax on my hand tools, keeps them from rusting and looking good for ages, I learnt this trick because my father never waxed his tools and they all looked like crap in no time at all..... it bothered me so much as a kid that I took the time to find out how to stop it before I even owned any hand tools of my own!

I've found that 'metal of honour' metal wax is the best all round protectant against corrosion and finger prints and it gives the best finish and durability.

Thanks Larry! You're a national treasure!

The Renaissance wax is outstanding..it really cleans up what a normal wipe down can leave behind . Try it !

Been using wax to protect my firearms for years, found Johnson's past wax pretty good. Larry you must have one heck of a collection of Firearms, each one seems to be a collectors item. Sharps, Winchesters, Foxes had many of them myself years ago. Keep up the Great videos.

I love Larry Potterfield.

Great use for the leftover Mr. Zogs.

I use old English spray furniture polish on all wood and metal. Works good too

I never thought about wax. I have always used oil or a silicone cloth. I will try this

Wax is a remarkable substance. It is very underrated. Ignored really. Except in the auto industry. There, it's the subject of much anguish.

Mind blown... Thank you Mr. Potterfield!

I'VE FOUND A SOFT , SHORT , WIDE ARTIST BRUSH = BEST APPLICATOR .

Now this is one good tip. Thanks!

THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER GREAT INFORMATIVE VIDEO with very useful information that I can use almost immediately, I have numerous older rifles and pistols that can use this treatment all need to do is to find out WHERE to get that particular wax.😯😁🤗👍

I live in Florida and I have been using a thin layer of car wax for a: since I was 18 1/2. Some ppl made fun of me. I WILL BE SHARING THIS WITH THEN. """""THAAAANK"""" """"""'YOUUU""""""

I started this with my first gun. so far no issues.

I've always wondered about waxing metal on a gun. I've seen steel rifles polished to a mirror finish with just wax put on them, but I always wondered how that would work out in the long run.

Renaissance wax is a must for gun owners.

I use this same wax to protect my 100 year old 1911; also makes the finish look great.

😳He didn’t say and that’s the way it is!

Thanks for this demonstration! Going to get this "renaissance" wax now!

I use Renaissance wax on my old coins and relics from metal detecting. I never expected to see if for this use.

Thank you Larry this was very informative

great video thankyou Midway and Mr.Potterfield 6/26/2018

Parabéns, gosto muito de assistir seus vídeos, sempre restaurando armas e as deixando como novas, ganhou mais um inscrito.

You deserve way more subscribers.

great video on the waxing I was wondering if you could do a video on a 22 Marlin 60 I'm having problems with a double feed and I jamming

Is that your actual carry gun or just an example? Great video as always

when do you apply the gun oil days before the wax or do you wax it right after you coat it with oil and just wipe it over

Good tip!

Thanks for the video. I want to remove the old layer of wax from a Sako Finnbear 7mm deer rifle and also a Winchester Model 88 308 deer rifle. I then want to clean and re-wax. What’s the best way to remove an old coating of wax?

I just bought a brand new springfield m1a with walnut stock. My question is; should I use wax first or boiled linseed oil first and then follow up with the other?

I have a 1893 Marlin takedown that I want to preserve the stock without damaging. I'm considering a light coat of tung oil applied with an exceptional wax from Gilboys, a restorer of antique furniture from England over it that seems to be very good. Could you find time to tell me if what I want to do would damage this firearm. Much appreciated for any response. Tom

Does the Renaissance also wax work well as a release agent for epoxy bedding, or is Kiwi Neutral shoe polish better?

Will this wax darken a lite colored stock? My Sako is and I don't want to make it any darker.

For the "oil + wax" combo, does the oil need to be worked into the wood first before applying the wax? Or are you supposed to work the wax into the wood first, followed up by an oil polishing?

Larry great video, one question I use Ballistol to clean my old ww2 era rifles would it be a good idea to wax them after? Both the metal and wood? I am a new collector learning. Thank You

I like to use hand fulls of cosmoline

Looks like some good stuff, but how does it holds up on the barrel when it heats up? Will the wax melt?

That stuff works great!

can I use wax on a new gun stock to make it glossier?

Here's a dumb question for anyone. I just bought a jar of Renaissance wax and was going to apply it to my rifle's stock this weekend, but now I'm wondering how that will affect any future applications of boiled linseed oil? Will this wax create a barrier that will prevent the linseed oil from soaking into the wood?

Mr Miyagi of gun business! Wax on wax off Daniel San !

“side ba side” wow you ARE from missouri arent you?

How often should we wax again?

very informative vid

Wow... I've really been looking to shine up my Grandpa's old .22 magnum (I have a video of it on my channel). But I didn't want to do any kind of polyurethane. This might just be the ticket! :)

can this be used on laminate rifle stocks such as the Marlin 336 if not what is the proper way to care for a laminate stock it's going to be used for hunting in all weather conditions

Does this work too with natural beeswax ?

Great tips, thanks.

What kind of wax?

Renaissance wax not a classical natural wax as is a petroleum-based product excellent if pricing.

I’m going to stump the great Larry Potterfield. (Help, Larry) How do you get 110 years of lead buildup out of a Winchester 1906 “Gallery Gun”? (An actual gallery gun with probably 100,000 + rds) So bad that half the barrel you can’t even see the rifling. All standard techniques are powerless against it!

An you use beeswax?

Does the barrel warming from shooting, or even sitting out in the sun, affect the wax? Should it be re applied after use?

hello larry have a 20_gauge shotgun is very olg but i model 583.22 jc higgins sears roebuk im look on the internet and was manufactured in 1945 bolt acction can you tell me how to paint the butt thanks

Nice vid

What about adding furniture oil

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Can you put a disassemble on a Steven savage model 77?

Would this be good on a hunting rifle used daily?

How long will the waxed wood stock be hold outside before it can be moved indoor? I heard this wax contains Benzene and need to be applied outdoor or a highly ventilated area.

Is it wise or even recommended to wax polymer?

I’m a new gun owner, I was wondering, can I still use the gun at the range after waxing? Or will this cause extra build up since wax is pretty thick? Thank you guys

I still use Dem Bart because that is what I got.

The trouble with this situation is 95% of all guns come from the factory with wood finished in spray lacquer with is tougher than just about anything else. Wax, oils and other finishting products simply lay on top of lacquer. This video only pertains to the few guns which are not finished with lacquer from the factory. Maybe some older military rifles from back in the old BLO days. Even the custom hand finished stocks will have something better than wax. The wax is however great for metal.

I check a lot of woodworking handbooks. These one from woodprix are the best.

can i use beeswax?

So could I use something like birch wood caseys stock wax on the stock and use hoppes oil on the metal parts of my gun? Or can the two not work together, also how often would I was the stock? Every time I shoot or only a few times a year? Looking to get my first gun a mosin nagant and want to take care of it properly

I find it surprising that the oil was better than the wax in the water test.

I think you can learn more about it on woodprix website.

And anyone who wants to argue with me it literally says on the jar not to use it on bluing

Is it okay to use wax on stainless steel guns?

The fudd is strong with this one.

Can this wax protect polymer too ?

Renaissance wax wasn’t specifically designed for guns. It was designed for museums on everything.

what wax would you recommend for a mosin nagant?

Wax ? What’s it made from ? Bee’s ,petroleum? Plants?

Would a modern firearm such as a Glock benefit from wax?

@Happier Man No. Leave polymers alone.

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OMG... I NEED WAX.

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What type of oil does he mean. Hoppes 9Hoppes 9 lubricating oilBallistol Clp break freeOr something else...

Yea dont use this on bluing you'll cry this primarily for wood does wonders on wood but they even say do not use on blued guns

Bad practice @33 seconds putting the firearm in the safe for "long term storage" with bare hands, fingerprints over time will rust the metal work.

I saw this on 556files.net

Wix Wax🤣🤣🤣

I bought instruction from WoodPrix and I build it very very cheap.

What the hell are we going to do when all these guys are gone, this information is gone, and 99% of the population can't figure out what sex they are?

I made it myself thanks to WoodPrix website.