Good wax for firearms?

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HomicidalSloth

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Well, I just got my Colt 1911 .45 today, and it has a blued finish, so I was searching around to see what people use to protect it from corrosion. Turns out, a lot of guys use a high quality car wax (usually carnuba) and thought "Perfect!" - right up my alley.



So, do any of you guys use car waxes to protect your blued finishes? Do you use carnuba only, or have you tried synthetics?



Just got finished with a coat of Natty's blue on mine. Looks real nice! Haven't even shot the thing yet, but I've waxed it! :chuckle:
 
GearHead_1 said:
Gun oils/coat only for this kid.
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I second that. I've never heard of wax and I know lots of gun owners who use their guns frequently for hunting and such. I always oil mine down before locking them in the case. Honestly the best thing is just a thorough cleaning after each use and don't put it away dirty. It will last multiple lifetimes that way.
 
Tasty said:
I've never heard of wax and I know lots of gun owners who use their guns frequently for hunting and such.
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http://www.flitz.com/



RIFLE & GUN WAX

Flitz Rifle and Gun Wax is a White Carnauba and Beeswax Formula that provides Exceptional Results on Gun Bluing, Polished or Hand-rubbed Stocks, Stainless and Nickel Firearms.



Removes and Protects Against: Rust, Fingerprints, Water Stains, Powder Residue, Tree Sap, Blood, Salt Deposits, Lime Deposits and More! Safe on the Interior and Exterior of the Bore.Will not Attract Dust or Wash Off in Rain. Water-based. Contains no Solvents. UV and Acid Rain Protection. Easy to Apply and Buff Off. Protects up to 6 Months.
 

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Yeah, use a proper gun oil. We've been using ClenzOil ("for lock, stock, and barrel") ever since my Dad's buddy (Ellis Lenz) invented it way back in the day.



BTW & IMO the best look for blued "work" 1911s is the "finish worn off from lots of use look" ;) Even with hardly any bluing left, my primary "user" doesn't have a spec of corrosion on it. It's not that tough to keep 'em rust free.
 
I always use an oil on all metal surfaces. I like to store firearms with a thin coating of Sheath from Birchwood Casey.



But.... what could you use on glossy wood stocks, such as those on a browning shotgun??? I've wondered this for awhile, and have used the Birchwood Casey stock wax, but am wondering if there's something better???



Thanks!
 
I've heard of gun waxing before, but I'm not sold on it. Plain old Hoppes #9 and a good oil is my personal choice. Considering there are rifles and pistols from the late 1800s still looking good today using products like these, I see no reason to mess with a good thing.
 
I bet a lot of our personal preferences with regard to gun oil choices go back to our childhoods. Hoppes, Shooter's Choice, ClenzOil...some products take ya right back just like the smell of some detailing products. And yeah, plenty of *old* firearms with little or no remaining finish have held up fine for literally centuries.
 
I carry a Glock so i don't really concern myself with corrosion and such, but as far as corrosion resistance goes, nothing protects from rust like Eezox. It's also a dry lube as well so no attracting dust. Best CLP on the market.



If your gun is a safe queen, a carnuba wax will really deepen the bluing and make it look nice, I know a lot of collectors that use it. however, if you actually shoot it, that carnuba protection is going bye-bye quick. Put a couple mags through quick and you'll burn it right off.
 
victory said:
as far as corrosion resistance goes, nothing protects from rust like Eezox. It's also a dry lube as well so no attracting dust. Best CLP on the market.
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^2nd the Eezox. After letting it sit on the HE finish of my HK USP's for a bit and then wiping it down, you can't even leave fingerprints on the surface anymore. The stuff is magical.
 
Eezox is probably one of the few actual gun cleaning products i use. I'm actually a big fan of dish soap, warm water and an old toothbrush for cleaning. I clean my glocks completely that way, all the smaller parts from my ar-15 and AK-47 (bolt & carrier) get that too then are dried with a hairdryer or compressed air. Then everything gets a shot of eezox.



Trust me, you're guns have never been so clean.
 
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