I have a Kimber 84l classic 06 that is my main hunting rifle, meaning it gets carried a lot around the mountains, I've noticed that the oil finish and sheen on the stock has largely worn off in the last few years and i would like to find a stock treatment that will restore the sheen and impart a little more water resistance without removing the darkening of the wood that shows the character and time I have enjoyed with the rifle.
It has a very nicely figured stock for a classic so i would prefer something that will not detract from that or something that may enhance it. to be clear I'm not looking for a high gloss treatment ala 700bdl, just a nice matte sheen like these rifles typically have factory ala kimber/cooper.
so what do the experts think? wax, oil? both? methods?
A good coat of hard wax (NEVER use car wax!) should do everything you ask for the looks and improve water resistance significantly. Bri-Wax is my favorite in the original formula.
Car waxes contain silicone which will mess with any repairs or touch-ups you try to do later.
