Bedding release agent

[Xippper]

So... What's the procedure for using paste wax?

Do you apply a thin coat and leave it on?
Or apply a generous coat and then wipe/polish it off? How many coats?

 

[B_noser]

One light coat being careful to get complete coverage. Don't let it build up in corners and don't buff.

 

[Magellann]

^^^ This, just be thorough that you covered all the nooks and crannies as described, and it will seperate easily.

 

[AikiNut]

Any rifles I've bedded I used Devcon epoxy steel and mold release paste wax.

 

[BigUglyMan]

Diaper rash cream always worked for me.

 

[B_noser]

Ha!!!
I am way past the young'uns stage and not quite to that other diaper rash stage

 

[MRP]

I've used Snow-seal boot water proofing.

 

[Quiet]

Another tip using paste wax release agent: Even if you think there is no way you will accidentally get epoxy on some parts of the action or barrel, a quick wipe of wax on everything is valuable insurance that costs almost nothing.

 

[thegunnut]

Just a word of advice......
If your release agent (wax) contains silicone, do NOT allow it near unfinished wood, ie stocks.
Getting a proper finish on silicone contaminated wood is virtually impossible.

 

[B_noser]

Just a word of advice......
If your release agent (wax) contains silicone, do NOT allow it near unfinished wood, ie stocks.
Getting a proper finish on silicone contaminated wood is virtually impossible.

a VERY good point to remember!

 

[nowarningshot]

Shoe polish from a garage sale.

 

[Trashblaster]

Kiwi neutral shoe polish.

 

[Why not?]

So... What's the procedure for using paste wax?

Do you apply a thin coat and leave it on?
Or apply a generous coat and then wipe/polish it off? How many coats?

One light coat being careful to get complete coverage. Don't let it build up in corners and don't buff.

^^^ This, just be thorough that you covered all the nooks and crannies as described, and it will seperate easily.

I have been using one can of Johnson's Paste Wax this way for at least thirty years. Have given 35mm film canisters of it away to guys, and there is still lots in there.

Never had a failure to release easily, but the best tip is this one.

Another tip using paste wax release agent: Even if you think there is no way you will accidentally get epoxy on some parts of the action or barrel, a quick wipe of wax on everything is valuable insurance that costs almost nothing.

I don't even bother taping the stock all up with masking tape any more. Any excess that just peels off after it has hardened.

Best of all, there is no sticky stuff left on the stock from the tape. Several times I had tape residue actually damage the finish. The wax, on the other hand, buffs up beautifully.

Ted