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I’d like to display some of my (all original) model 92’s in some local events and eventually some collector shows.
I notice that at gun shows, most of these old guns have a clean, shiny, almost wet appearance. Can anyone tell me what is commonly used to get this ‘spruced up’ appearance.
I’m definitely not wanting to refinish, remove patina, etc. I just want them to look their best in their current condition.
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Nevada Paul
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Paul, The wet look is greasy and messy. You can add a shine that lasts and can be cleanly handled without worry of dirty handlers buy using wax. Some people use museum wax, I use SC Johnson paste wax in the yellow and red tin can. It’s a amber colored heavy paste wax, I apply, let it dry for 30 minutes and buff with a micro fiber rag. If it gets handled and smudged, just wipe it with the micro fiber rag. Do not use waxes that leave a white residue. You can use it on metal and wood, any wax left in screws or cracks will not be noticeable. T/R
TR said
Paul, The wet look is greasy and messy. You can add a shine that lasts and can be cleanly handled without worry of dirty handlers buy using wax.
Greasy and messy, but worse, a dust magnet; dust that becomes an abrasive when wiped off with a dirty rag as I’ve seen the big dealers do a thousand times. From that standpoint, wax is much better, but a “shiny” gun is not attractive or natural looking to me. Guns in a display are not subject to being handled, as those on a dealer’s table are; they’re using oil, I’m assuming, not so much to make them shine, but to prevent rust caused by sweaty hands.
I’ve been told that the metal should be thoroughly degreased with a strong solvent like lacquer thinner before applying wax, but don’t know how important that really is.
Scott’s Liquid Gold. Spray lightly on a clean microfiber cloth and wipe on all wood and metal finishes. Gives them a nice clean look, without the greasy feeling.
I also use Scott’s Liquid Gold on my modern high condition guns like model 70s. It covers minor wood nicks and brings out the blueing. I’ve been told not to use the lemon oil one, just original Liquid Gold. T/R
My gun dealer friends use Breakfree CLP and apply it with a shaving brush. Renaissance wax is what the museums use.
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