I know that some of the members use Renaissance Wax too protect and maintain razors. Could You tell me how You use it? Applying, when to re apply and so on.
Thanks, Amund.
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I know that some of the members use Renaissance Wax too protect and maintain razors. Could You tell me how You use it? Applying, when to re apply and so on.
Thanks, Amund.
I have had more luck putting it on the metal, then the wood....it always gets dull and fingerrinty on my scales...buy i am probably doing it wrong?
I've used it for wooden products, namely string instruments and antique furniture. Can I ask what you exactly you want to do with it? Shine, polish, protect? Personally I agree with the above poster - I find it shows up fingerprints easily, and doesn't feel great to the touch. But it all depends on what you want it to do.
PS, are you out of the hospital and feeling better? Good for you.
I pretty much use it on wood scales that are natural, no finish & don't use it much on the blades that are shave ready. I rub it on with a fingertip and take a SOFT cotton cloth to polish/buff it easily. I usually use 3-5 coats. I just went by the directions on the can...there may be more "tricks" to it.
Mainly the use on the steel I'm after. Yes I have been out of the hospital for two weeks now after the initial and toughest treatment. The bone marrow test I took yesterday showed that the treatment have been sucsessful so i have the first of four maintanence treatments comming up next wednesday :)
Amund.
Glad to hear things are looking up Amund. I use a Q-tip and spread it around on the blade or the scales. I polish with a paper towel. Bill Ellis recommended it on wooden scales to protect them from water. I don't get my scales wet as a rule anyhow but an ounce of prevention and all of that. I have a friend who had the flat surface or his vise get rust on it. He used some scotch brite pads to get the rust off and applied the wax to the surface. Six months later there was no rust so it is pretty good stuff.
nightbreed,
I apply it with to the blade (stopping short of the edge) and scales with a paper tissue. I then rub some on the tissue, and strop the razor across to coat the blades' edge.
Have fun !
Best regards
Russ
I use renaissance wax on all sorts of things including most of my knife collection.
I only have one straight razor at the moment so I have not needed to use it on that.
The main thing to remember with this stuff is "a little dab'll do ya". If you are finding it cloudy and fingerprinty then chances are you put on too much. Just a VERY light coat and then buff. It should be more glossy than the blade itself and invisible. It only needs to be microscopically thin to protect surfaces from the air.
Put the Renaissance Wax on in a very thin/light coat, wait around 30 seconds and wipe off. Repeat several times. It dries very fast and you will not be able to smooth it out after it dries.
Amund, I've been wondering how you were doing. I'm glad to hear you're out of the hospital and that the treatment is working. Namaste, Morty -_-
Where can you get the stuff? I would prefer to buy it in a local store if at all possible.
I purchased mine at a Woodcraft store nearby. You can use the site's store locator to see if you have one near you.Quote:
Originally Posted by bknesal
I think I just googled mine and found the more affordable site & ordered it up. Get the smaller tub...