Waxoyl

Abulg1972 · Aug 21, 2014

snallygaster said:
I would try a coat of Renaissance Wax.

I could be wrong, but I don't think I want to put a coating of wax over a coating of wax. I will see what I get when it arrives. From the pictures, it looks like the wax will need to come off. I will try some denatured alcohol (someone suggested repeated very light applications of Simple Green) and then oil the stock with tung oil.

AssMan · Aug 21, 2014

My chemistry degree says otherwise. Remember, "like" dissolves "like." I'd try a little bit of that first before putting simple green on the wood.

Abulg1972 · Aug 21, 2014

snallygaster said:
My chemistry degree says otherwise. Remember, "like" dissolves "like." I'd try a little bit of that first before putting simple green on the wood.

Thanks. I guess I can always remove it.

AssMan · Aug 21, 2014

Abulg1972 said:
Thanks. I guess I can always remove it.

Yeah, no guarantees but I'd put the wax on heavy and wet, then immediately wipe it off.

somd_mustangs · Aug 21, 2014

Renaissance Wax is a crystalline wax and designed as a preservative/sealer. I don't think it will "cut" the Waxoyl. It really might be worth finding a beater stock(s) or similar type of wood and soaking it in Waxoyl and then experimenting before messing with Crestie.

Abulg1972 · Aug 21, 2014

somd_mustangs said:
Renaissance Wax is a crystalline wax and designed as a preservative/sealer. I don't think it will "cut" the Waxoyl. It really might be worth finding a beater stock(s) or similar type of wood and soaking it in Waxoyl and then experimenting before messing with Crestie.

I've read some comprehensive furniture restoration literature in which the author stated that a new coating of Renaissance Wax will dissolve and remove a hardened coating of Renaissance Wax that was left on too long before being buffed.

Your idea about testing it on a beater stock is not a bad idea, but finding and buying one, buying waxoyl, etc. may be a lot of hassle/expense. Of course, if I ruin the Crested One, I'll be pissed. I don't think that applying a small amount of mineral spirits on the stock will damage it.

somd_mustangs · Aug 21, 2014

Well, we will all be eagerly awaiting the results of whatever you try

AC MkIII · Aug 22, 2014

I would try eating fried chicken then with your greasy finger rub it on the stock. Then wipe off.
This stuff cuts through anything.

Augie · Aug 22, 2014

I like fried chicken

AC MkIII · Aug 23, 2014

It's a win win

w2kbr · Aug 23, 2014

I know nothing about this product......but going on the premise that heat melts wax, I might try the same procedure used by some to remove Cosmolene....i.e.....

Black plastic trash bag laid flat, old towel on the bottom, remove all wood from the piece, place it in the bag on the towel, and place in the hot Sun. The Heat may melt your problem away????? Cost: nothing.

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Abulg1972 · Aug 26, 2014

I picked her up today and I could not be more wowed. There is not a dent on the stock, and I don't think she's seen a bullet since she left inspection. The rear sight has been upgraded for the S bullet and I believe that the rear sight leaf and spring bear the last two digits of its serial number - 24. I am definitely going to remove the wax from the stock though. I can tell that it will get tacky in the heat. Doubt I will ever shoot this one.

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eddiek2000 · Aug 26, 2014

Very nice. I bet you could oil the stock up a few times and get the waxoyl off.

somd_mustangs · Aug 26, 2014

that's ... beautiful.

Abulg1972 · Aug 27, 2014

Thanks, guys. This is by far the nicest, most beautiful firearm that I own. It is absolutely perfect.

Augie · Aug 27, 2014

That is an absolute beauty, how it escaped being ground I have no idea, mine is just like that one but with a ground crest, you really scored!

Abulg1972 · Aug 27, 2014

Augie said:
That is an absolute beauty, how it escaped being ground I have no idea, mine is just like that one but with a ground crest, you really scored!

Every single portion of the bolt is like a mirror. How it survived without a single scratch (I'm not exaggerating) is beyond me. This was a not a cheap rifle, but I believe that I definitely underpaid.

mgbill · Aug 27, 2014

Maybe I missed this, but how do you know that the stock was treated with the product named "WaxOyl"? it just seems so counterintuitive that someone would use an automotive undercoating product on a firearm as nice as this one.

In scouring the web, I came across something called "Wax Oil". It was sold as a wood floor finishing product, combining the beauty of an oil finish with wax protection. That made me wonder if you are sure about the WaxOYL label.

Abulg1972 · Aug 27, 2014

mgbill said:
Maybe I missed this, but how do you know that the stock was treated with the product named "WaxOyl"? it just seems so counterintuitive that someone would use an automotive undercoating product on a firearm as nice as this one.

In scouring the web, I came across something called "Wax Oil". It was sold as a wood floor finishing product, combining the beauty of an oil finish with wax protection. That made me wonder if you are sure about the WaxOYL label.

Because the seller told me that waxoyl had been applied. He knew exactly what it was - described it as "basically an expensive car wax".

OldSchool1959 · Aug 30, 2014

Was this rifle the specimen you were shooting before you brought out the M1 today? If so, it was spectacular from 15' away. My wife mentioned that her Ethan Allen coffee table didn't look that good.

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