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@ 03:04 am (GMT) |
Paul LevermanWas browsing through the Nylon 66 group on FB, and found a convo about rust-proofing firearms. These guys use a product called "Renaissance Micro-crystalline Wax Polish". It's available on eBay for various prices and sizes of jars. Apparently, it's main use is to prevent fingerprint damage to fine firearms in museums. |
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@ 03:18 am (GMT) |
Paul LevermanRe: Rust ProofingRenaissance wax polish - 200ml size can "THE PERFECT WAX” Picreator’s Renaissance Micro Crystalline Wax is the First choice of many museums and professionals Antique specialists worldwide. Used for the preserving of valuable Antiques It creates a transparent, protective coating that will not discolor or degrade. Used on metals, gems, glass, bone, mother-of-pearl, stone and lots of other materials. Prevents tarnish and corrosion Ideal for long term storage. Doesn’t stain evaporate or leave any marks. About Picreator History & uses Renaissance wax polish was originally formulated in the British Museum research laboratories in the early 1950's, in response to a discussion amongst museum technicians at an international conference on fine-art conservation. In accelerated ageing tests, the British Museum scientist found that all current commercial waxes based on the usual natural waxes (beeswax and carnauba wax) contained acids which, in time, could spoil original finishes on national historic collections of furniture. He rejected them all and investigated the new so-called 'fossil' or microcrystalline waxes being refined out of crude oil. With their distinct characteristics depending on their geographical origins, the new 'man-made' waxes could be accurately blended to meet the needs of many industries, from cosmetics and pharmaceuticals to heavy engineering. Thus, the waxes combined Nature's best qualities with the advantages of modern technology. The blend which emerged from that research was 'designed' for long term protection of all classes of museum exhibits. At last museum technicians and others caring for important collections could use wax polish that neither caused future conservation problems nor detracted from the intrinsic values of their treasures. Commercial production and distribution of the polish was ultimately undertaken in 1968 by the London-based company Picreator Enterprises Ltd. under its trade name 'Renaissance'. The product was quickly accepted in the international museum world and has become a universally respected standard conservation material - probably the most widely specified - because of its almost unlimited uses. |
@ 05:48 am (GMT) |
mark korteRe: Rust ProofingBut does it contain fluoride? |
@ 07:06 am (GMT) |
Nathan FosterRe: Rust ProofingHi Paul, this has similar qualities to CRC SP-400 (see Accurizing book) which is a petroleum wax. The aerosol delivery is good in that it creates an even film as opposed to wiping. But it does create a rather tacky surface. That is the one negative. It certainly bonds well to steel. |
@ 12:16 am (GMT) |
Trace JacobyRe: Rust ProofingI have an old Craftsman table saw from the late 1930’s that has about 99% of the paint missing. It was covered with surface rust, so I scrubbed it with 9% vinegar to neutralize the rust, then worked Johnson’s furniture wax onto the table top surface and sprayed all of the lower metal with CRC SP-400. I was a little concerned that it would leave a tacky surface that would collect sawdust, but after applying 3 coats and letting dry for a day, it really turned out nice. The CRC dried “soft” but not tacky. The sawdust is easily removed with compressed air.The furniture wax on top both protects the metal and keeps it somewhat slick to aid feeding wood through the saw. I was really happy with the way the CRC preserved that antique look while keeping it functional. Trace |
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@ 12:33 am (GMT) |
Trace JacobyRe: Rust ProofingI should add that where the CRC SP-400 was sprayed over lighter colored metal (aluminum) it left a yellowish appearance, not completely clear. But over iron it looks good.Trace |
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