Renassaince Wax?? Have you tried it?

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I have settled down to a two step process for shine and protection. Flitz polish applied by hand and then a coating of Flitz gun wax. I have heard some good comments on the Renassaince Wax but no clue where to get it, nor any idea of its' quality.

Anyone tried it?
 
BLM4L said:
I have settled down to a two step process for shine and protection. Flitz polish applied by hand and then a coating of Flitz gun wax. I have heard some good comments on the Renassaince Wax but no clue where to get it, nor any idea of its' quality.

Anyone tried it?
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Great stuff!!!
So is any fine furnature wax with carnuba
 
I've used a small container of it and I'll probably not buy any more. It's excellent wax and I suppose if I were an antique dealer, museum curator, or a woodworker making the very highest caliber furniture, I'd be tempted to spend the money it takes to get it. I'll stick with Minwax or a homemade brew of flakes and mineral spirits.

If you want it, you can get it at The Woodworker's Store, Constantine's, or Woodworker's Supply (I think they carry it).... and a variety of other places.
 
It's easy to apply and provides a mild shine.

For me, does virtually nothing for stains/rust and seems to come off fairly easily (i.e. on the first cut).

Smells nice though.

-j
 
I guess it's OK on metal. I used it to restore the leather on a wallet and it did an amazing job. I removed a bad dye job with alcohol pads, stripped it down to the pores, and the Ren Wax put a nice color and a shine that didn't fade even with a lot of use.
 
Esav Benyamin said:
I guess it's OK on metal. I used it to restore the leather on a wallet and it did an amazing job. I removed a bad dye job with alcohol pads, stripped it down to the pores, and the Ren Wax put a nice color and a shine that didn't fade even with a lot of use.
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Oh ho. I'll have to try that.

Learn something new every day.

Thanks, Esav. :)

-j
 
Renaissance does make a great wax. However I found one about a year ago that I even like just a bit better. Flitz the company that makes an excellent metal polish I discovered also makes a really good wax for metal. I have been using the Flitz wax with amazing results. I have even used it on Carbon steel blades with decent results.
 
I always thought Renaissance Wax was for storing steel...not polishing it? On the sword forums everyone suggest you coat the blade in Ren Wax before storing it for long periods of time, it protects the steel.
 
HMMM...
I've never liked Ren Wax for steel--like damascus, etc.
It seems like a pretty soft wax and can alter the contrast of a carbon damascus blade.
It's nice on antiques that could use some light cleaning while you're waxing, but I think Cape Cod cloths are better for that anyway.

For what it's worth, I like Bri-Wax. It's a hard wax from England. It works nicely on steel/damascus and provide superior protection IMO compared with Ren, but I do have a jar of Renwax and use it for certain things upon occasion.

Lots of guys love the stuff. You should get some and try it for yourself!:thumbup:
 
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