Best Stock Wax

[james]

I have several benchrest rifles with walnut and laminated wood stocks. Would appreciate suggestions on best product to wax them with. Purpose being to protect them, improve appearance and allow them to ride well in leather bags.

Thanks much!!

 

[rjtfroggy]

If they are finished with an automotive clear I would use a good auto wax. If not then I would try a couple of coats of Butchers Wax.

 

[TrapperBR549]

An old friend of my Dad's was an avid bird hunter. He hunted with Winchester 21's and always gave them a coat of Johnson's Paste wax at the beginning of the season. It protected the wood and metal and he just wiped it off at the end of the season.

 

[RKS]

I have several benchrest rifles with walnut and laminated wood stocks. Would appreciate suggestions on best product to wax them with. Purpose being to protect them, improve appearance and allow them to ride well in leather bags.

Thanks much!!

Spray a little on a microfiber cloth, wipe on the clear finish. Once a year, maybe twice where the rifle rides in the bags. Very slick and very easy. Never needed stock tape.

 

[BLEE]

Johnson's paste wax was good, but is no longer manufactured. Minwax has the same properties as Johnson's that I can tell. I use it just the same, on blue steel and wood. Buff lightly for a tacky, dull finish, or polish to a smooth high shine.

 

[Prose]

I use beeswax. Never considered whether or not it was smart or economical, but it works.

 

[TrapperBR549]

Johnson's paste wax was good, but is no longer manufactured. Minwax has the same properties as Johnson's that I can tell. I use it just the same, on blue steel and wood. Buff lightly for a tacky, dull finish, or polish to a smooth high shine.

Luckily I have several lifetimes worth but out of curiosity I checked and amazon still has the Johnson's. Not sure if it is the same thing though.

Amazon.com

Edit: I should have looked closer. Apparently you can order it from Amazon, for $70/lb!

 

[Mark W]

I’ve used regular old Johnson’s Paste Wax which I think has been discontinued with no complaints. Currently Im using Renaissance Wax.

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restorationproduct.com

 

[Schippergreg]

Spray a little on a microfiber cloth, wipe on the clear finish. Once a year, maybe twice where the rifle rides in the bags. Very slick and very easy. Never needed stock tape.

This is what I use on my benchrest rifles. It making them slick and shiny.

 

[JFrank]

The ceramic wax is very good, first I wipe the stock down with alcohol to get all the sweat and grime off then if needed I’ll add a touch of ceramic .

 

[newbieshooter]

more references:

Painted stock sealer/wax?

Does anyone here wax their clear coated/painted stocks? Not for performance in the bags, but as a protectant/sealer and to keep them looking nice?

forum.accurateshooter.com

 

[Ranger188]

I use this stuff.
Put it on every 3-4th outing.
Slick stuff. Doesn't take much.

Amazon.com

 

[james]

Thanks for all the comments!

 

[Bc'z]

Spray a little on a microfiber cloth, wipe on the clear finish. Once a year, maybe twice where the rifle rides in the bags. Very slick and very easy. Never needed stock tape.

I use this stuff.
Put it on every 3-4th outing.
Slick stuff. Doesn't take much.

Amazon.com

The ceramic wax is very good, first I wipe the stock down with alcohol to get all the sweat and grime off then if needed I’ll add a touch of ceramic .

Thanks guys!! I suggested it to you, you tried it and reporting great results.

 

[JFrank]

Thanks guys!! I suggested it to you, you tried it and reporting great results.

That’s exactly right. At first I was using a bit too much and one day the stock felt sticky and started to loose that nice break away.
After call to Brett I’m squared away and cleaning with alcohol on a shop towel prior to wax.
Thx again bro
J

 

[Bc'z]

That’s exactly right. At first I was using a bit too much and one day the stock felt sticky and started to loose that nice break away.
After call to Brett I’m squared away and cleaning with alcohol on a shop towel prior to wax.
Thx again bro
J

We owe our thanks to Jerry White @jvw2008 he used mothers ceramic on a LRB I painted and polished the rails and rudder on.
To quote Jerry...
"It's almost too slick in the bags. "

 

[Ruger15151]

The stuff works great. Thanks for the suggestion Bret! However, I have yet to remove the stock tape.
For those that have, are you seeing any wear or scratching from the bags