Waxing your EDC?

[shootsacanon]

I see a lot of lube/clp discussions that lead to talk of rust prevention. I was reading some threads by the revolver crowd on another site that was discussing the protective properties of wax. I just always figured wax was used to make the safe queens shine, but it got me thinking about it for rust prevention on the EDC, since we're a little warmer and wetter than some regions. Anyone use something like Renaissance or Johnson's on their EDC for this reason? Did it work any better than a clp? Any unforeseen down side?

 

[sniper62]

I can envision a wax build up sneaking in and gumming up the internals. An EDC is going to show wear.

 

[chucklenut]

I can envision a wax build up sneaking in and gumming up the internals. An EDC is going to show wear.

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My varry guns work and that is all. I use them, dont plan on selling them, so wear is of little concern

 

[Buckeye76]

I just wipe mine off weekly with w silicone cloth.

 

[cmshoot]

I wear a handgun for over 24hrs at a time and have never had an issue with rust. Wipe it down periodically with your choice of oil/rust preventative and you shouldn't have any issues.

 

[IMaDad]

royal purple

 

[Gadgetsrfun]

Strike Hold is one of my favorites.

 

[Woof]

Violation of ODT Rules: No tacos option on the poll.

 

[shootsacanon]

I can envision a wax build up sneaking in and gumming up the internals. An EDC is going to show wear.

Definitely something to consider. I was thinking more along the lines of a very light coat, just on slide, sights, externals. I wouldn't think it would get in applied like that, but I wouldn't want to find out the hard way either.

 

[shootsacanon]

I wear a handgun for over 24hrs at a time and have never had an issue with rust. Wipe it down periodically with your choice of oil/rusty preventative and you shouldn't have any issues.

I must sweat acid. I do this with my Shield and I'm getting a spot on the slide. How often is periodically for you?