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I just picked up a new Kimber M84L in "06. The stock is very nice but I would prefer to fill in the pores and maybe put just a tiny amount of shean on it. What would you suggest?
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I have always used Johnson's Paste Wax. Seems to do a good job, but am looking forward to seeing some better answers.
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A wax with a high percentage of carnauba wax works better. Carnauba is harder and has a higher melting point so is more durable. It's also more expensive. I like the R. Gale Lock Co. Carnauba Gun Wax, paste type (Brownells for one). Micro-crystalline waxes can be good as they are engineered for specific purposes though I have no experience with them on wood. Stay away from auto waxes which generally contain silicone.
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Which explains a lot.
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Don't wax it if you really want to fill the pores. That will take additional finish that won't stick to wax.
Not sure what Kimber uses but I am guessing it is a poly finish. Tru-Oil should stick to this and is glossy. Scuff the stock with a fine abrasive so it sticks better use a light grey scotch pad or 600 or finer wt dry paper.
Test it and if it works put at least 3-5 thin coats then after it has cured rub down with rotten stone. Then wax and buff if you want more shine.
BriWax is good and has a fair amount of carnauba and Renaissance for a micro wax.
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The only wax that I have ever put on rifle stocks is Renaissance Wax.
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BriWax is excellent for wood!
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Howards feed and wax! very best winpoor
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Birchwood Casey makes a stock sheen and conditioner which works very well.
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BriWax, Ren Wax, Butcher's, etc.- not a heckuva lot of difference. Pick one and go forth and prosper.
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