Bedding release agent

Anything works, you'll laugh but what I use now is light olive oil.

No need to go out an buy something specific , odds are you have something around already that will work.

What doesn't glue to stick too pretty much sums it up on what to use.
 
I've used just about everything at one time or another. Nothing has worked better than paste wax, and I'm not sure anything has ever came close. It's has a lot going for it, easy application, almost no clean-up, and if you put it on the masking tape and outside of the stock those inevitable migrating gobs of goo don't matter.

The best part though, is that when it's time to take it apart it'll come out of there faster than spilled whiskey.
 
Most any thing will work. Grease, oil but I prefer kiwi neutral shoe polish. It works well, you can see if it is coating were you need it, you can see if there is any left behind after cleaning. Or just leave it on, good water barrier for going in the woods.
 
Lead hammer said:
I have some JB weld here, what makes a good release agent?
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Don't fool around and end up in trouble and get a proper release from any where that sells fiber glass products in spray or paint on. Tens bucks will last you a life time. The fiberglass boat builders don't use shoe polish or sheep fat.
 
I've done a bunch of rifles using acraglass, devcon and jb weld and paste wax has given me the best results for release and cleanup, plus it makes wood stocks really shine.
 
https://ww w.amazon.ca/MG-Chemicals-Non-Silicone-Release-Aerosol/dp/B005T6GTGO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1517683049&sr=8-1&keywords=epoxy+mold+release

I've been using this for the last couple years.

Hands down, bar-none, the BEST thing I've ever used for a release agent....

Aerosol based, so it applies very quickly and easily. The aerosol agent is kind harmful and extremely flamible (so use in a well ventilated space). The actual release agent (that is being aerosolized) is mineral oil, so clean-up is a breeze.

Minimum 3 coats 10-20 min apart to ensure a good even coat. Allow 20 min to flash-over before applying epoxy (or whatever it is you don't want to stick).

John
 
I've used paste wax a lot, lately I've been using every day common paraffin or candle wax. I heat the part up with a heat gun and when the temp is just right the wax will flow thinly, cover every surface and crack. When I'm done I reheat the part and wipe it off with a paper towel. The trolls will no doubt chime in but I've actually done it, and it actually does work.
 
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