RenaissanceWax Polish 65ml

I am a clockmaker and clock repairman so I work with 300-year-old clocks and clocks I have just created with my bare hands. This works great to keep brass and steel from tarnishing for a good amount of time. Other forms of protection are lacquer and electroplating, the former often goes wrong and is impossible to touch up, and the latter is extremely expensive. microcrystalline wax is by far the best option for the work I do. It will protect from tarnishing for several months up to a few years and you can just touch it up as time goes on, its very easy to apply, I recommend a microfiber cloth, a little goes a long way

I bought this product in an effort to preserve my '30s vintage Victor jack plane. I had been using paste wax to keep the rust away up till now, and have been mostly successful. The problem is, I use that plane frequently, averaging several times a week. I simply wear the wax off the tool in use. I applied the Renaissance Wax ( and I believe the polish is a misprint, this wax has no abrasive action that I can detect ) and was met with several surprises. First, the Ren Wax lifted the paste wax from the wooden handles. I had to constantly move my finger in the application rag because my fingertip would get clogged with paste wax that was being removed. Once the paste wax was removed, and the new Ren Wax applied, the buff rewarded me with nearly new looking handles. I was astonished at how beautiful the handles were, especially since I've owned the plane for years and never noticed. With the handles looking new, I moved on to the base. Again, the application of Ren Wax would remove the paste wax that was embedded in the cast iron body. After some time working a spot, the metal would be visibly cleaner and brighter than the surrounding metal. It took some time to wax the body, but in the end, the tool looks almost new. Inspired by success, I disassembled the plane completely, cleaned and waxed everything, including the screws ( the brass screws in the handles are particularly stunning now ). I simply cannot believe it's the same tool. I then waxed all my wood chisels, power tools, and workbench top. Sawdust no longer sticks to the tools now, and the finish appears to be much more durable than the paste wax ever was. I'll get around to waxing the table saw top, but that will be an all day project.In summary, I have tested this product on the following materials with outstanding results:Finished and unfinished woodCast ironTool steelSteelStainless steelChrome platingBrassAluminumPlasticRubberLeatherPainted surfaces ( probably enamel )I have found no issues with the product. Some complain about the scent, I found it to be much less invasive than paste wax, although I was in the garage with the doors open. It is true that you need to use the tiniest speck of wax you can get. I found that you wrap you application rag around your finger, and merely touch the surface of the wax, that's plenty. Two of those doses is enough to get complete coverage on a 2.75 inch by 12 inch plane base. The majority of time spent was cleaning the old wax/oil/grease from the tools. The time required for the application of wax and buff were insignificant overall. Other waxes "haze" but this one doesn't appear to work that way. It seems that you simply apply the wax, grab your buff rag and buff it. No waiting. To be honest, I was skeptical about the marketing hype, about how this product can be used on "everything" with no drawbacks. However, in practice, it appears to work exactly that way. I couldn't find anything that didn't benefit from a coat of Ren Wax.

It came in quick and work as they should.

The polish goes on easily and looks good after it has been buffed. It does have a strong smell at first, but the smell goes away after a day or two. I used it on a wooden tabletop and a leather shoulder bag.

Seems like this product works for a variety of things and surfaces. I've used it on finished metal, stainless steel, and leather so far. Easy to apply and easy to buff.

I use this inside metal pens to keep all the parts from rubbing and wearing out!Works great! Doesn't attract dirt like oils!

This was easy to apply with a microfiber cloth. The petroleum smell isn't that strong. This is a huge sculpture and I only used about 1/8th of the 65ml smallest container. It's plenty to do the job and it's easy to work with. I would recommend this.

A friend recommend this to me. I use it on an every day carry damascus knife. Believe me, ive tried all kinds of products to try to keep the gulf coast rust off. From petroleum based to all natural. Always disappointed. This stuff is amazing. I just rub a light layer maybe once a month. I haven't had any more corrosion problems.