gazbev Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 I bought a Silver Pigeon 1 a few years ago and although the gun is fine the stock wasn't the best after all it is bottom of the range. When I take it out in the rain the stock goes dull,more so in the more open grained areas.I have tried the walnut oils,palming it in with a warm hand and it still happens. I am thinking of using a beeswax and wondered what people thought.Trade secrets GP stock wax is popular but it's only beeswax and I can buy that anywhere. Are there any disadvantages to waxing? I'm pretty sure I won't be able to oil it what the wax is put on but it will defiantly weatherproof it. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 I wax all my gun stock keeps them in top condition I use trade Secret wax as well I wax all my gun stock keeps them in top condition I use trade Secret wax as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shropshire_Lad Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 Welshwarrior, I have a Beretta that has a stunning stock. It has a nice matt oil finish that I would like to keep, gone down the high gloss route before. Is the trade secret wax the way to go ? atvb Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 Yes if you use light layers you don't need loads it will still be Matt but protected as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazbev Posted January 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 A bloke I know said buy beeswax fur nature Polish it's the same and you get lots more for your money,you can do all your leather with it as well,will have to check the ingredients. If I can't find the ingredients I will buy trade secret,bit late it's going to tip it down tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 I use waxwing wax on my stocks and its great for keeping the rain off as most waxes are, you could use leather genie it's a bees wax and jojoba oil blend its great for leather and wood. The Phillips walnut oil preparation has worked great on my Yildiz matt finish stock and that regularly gets drenched as its my game gun and looks fine with no white blooming of the finish. Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazbev Posted January 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 So is an oil or a wax best for a matte oiled stock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsonicnat Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 if you overdo it, it will get dirty on the surface, and become gritty with dust, always wipe with damp rag then wax it, or you will rub it into the wood. But would use wax on all my guns, including the barrels, stops the rust, on marsh`s and rainy weather. All over in other words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browning123 Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 (edited) I removed all the stock & fore-end finish on my new Silver Pigeon 1 - and re-oiled it with Trade Secret products - What an improvement! I have used Trade Secret for years and highly recommend the finish. Edited January 4, 2014 by browning123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 I use wax on Matt and gloss finishes. Remove all grit and dirty, apply it with a soft cloth leave it to one side, I then clean the rest of my gun, then buff the wax up. Don't get it in the chequering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazbev Posted January 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Cheers,I'm wondering whether to re finish the stick now lol will buy the wax if. I can find it in a shop,delivery charges are too much on the net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 A tip I was given to seal the chequering is a cotton bid dipped in teak oil and pressed against the chequering it runs in and seals the wood a treat without build up and gumming. Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browning123 Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 A tip I was given to seal the chequering is a cotton bid dipped in teak oil and pressed against the chequering it runs in and seals the wood a treat without build up and gumming. Figgy Good tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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