Can I Use Pledge to Shine a rifle?

[Daniel Cary]

Can I use just a tiny bit of "Pledge" furniture polish on the exterior of bespoke rifles?
just a tiny bit on wood & metal?

Thank You, Regards.

 

[Red Leg]

I am confused. Is a "bespoke" rifle maintained differently than a limited production, or mass production rifle? The best wax for firearms is "Renaissance." It protects wood and metal, and is used by virtually every museum in the developed world. I don't use pledge on my firearms - bespoke or otherwise.

https://www.amazon.com/Renaissance-Wax-Polish-200-ml/dp/B0012S1XBO/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Renaissance%2BWax&qid=1643993195&sr=8-2&th=1

 

[Daniel Cary]

I am confused. Is a "bespoke" rifle maintained differently than a limited production, or mass production rifle? The best wax for firearms is "Renaissance." It protects wood and metal, and is used by virtually every museum in the developed world. I don't use pledge on my firearms - bespoke or otherwise.

https://www.amazon.com/Renaissance-Wax-Polish-200-ml/dp/B0012S1XBO/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Renaissance%2BWax&qid=1643993195&sr=8-2&th=1

Thank You, bespoke may have been the wrong wording/perspective ..
Any rifle, I've been told regular furniture polish is suffice for a quick shine. .. Rem Oil wipes, or just mild soap & water.


Thank you for the link Red Leg!

 

[Red Leg]

Thank You, bespoke may have been the wrong wording/perspective ..
Any rifle, I've been told regular furniture polish is suffice for a quick shine. .. Rem Oil wipes, or just mild soap & water.


Thank you for the link Red Leg!

A bespoke rifle is one made especially for the buyer and to his or her exact measurements. It will have wood, engraving, weight, barrel length, etc, etc as requested by the client. Many true custom rifles from the better custom builders in this country would fall into that category as do the 150K+ masterpieces built by the better houses of the UK and Europe for clients ordering a bespoke rifle or shotgun.

 

[Daniel Cary]

The Ruger had been in a Hard Case for well over 20 years.
The stock had turned almost chalk in appearance. I furniture polished the hell out of it to somehow restore it?

It's still of great importance, bespoke or not. though it's composite, .. glad we "Spoke"

 

[Woodcarver]

The Ruger had been in a Hard Case for well over 20 years.
The stock had turned almost chalk in appearance. I furniture polished the hell out of it to somehow restore it?

It's still of great importance, bespoke or not. though it's composite, .. glad we "Spoke"

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Sorry, had to chuckle about this one. Yes, you will not harm that rifle using Pledge on it. Just don't get any on the scope lens....

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

@Daniel Cary : The Ruger "Boat Paddle" stock is indestructable. Might try ArmorAll.

 

[NE 7x57]

Long ago I used furniture polish on a rifle and screwed up the finish to the point of having to redo it. Something in the polish reacted badly with the rifle's finish. I'd use a wax.

 

[IvW]

Like useing a wrench as a hammer.....
Specific products for specific applications is the way I would go.....furniture is something you sit on or around.....

 

[Woodcarver]

Of the furniture polishes out there, Pledge is one that won't harm an oil finish as it is wax based without any solvents that will degrade an oil finish. I have used it on a lot of turnings and other woodwork as a quick way to brighten the finish. As it is a common item in a lot of households, and too many don't really understand how to properly apply and buff a wax like Renaissance, Pledge at least does no harm.
For proper protection, and better, longer wearing finish, use a good carnuba/beeswax wax. Renaissance is considered the best by most in the business of protecting fine furniture, and guns.

 

[Red Leg]

ArmorAll would be a good suggestion for the old Ruger rubbermaid type synthetic stocks. I certainly wouldn't use either renaissance or a furniture oil on one as a first choice.

 

[chashardy]

Thanks to Red Leg for the recommendation. Just ordered a jar of Renaissance Wax.

 

[Kelly G]

I love my Ruger 77 - Boat Paddle Stock - 7mm Rem Mag.
First Gun I bought when I turned 18.
Purchased for $383.00 - White Elephant, Spokane, WA

Also, makes a good pry bar if the truck is stuck. Indestructible

 

[Daniel Cary]

I love my Ruger 77 - Boat Paddle Stock - 7mm Rem Mag.
First Gun I bought when I turned 18.
Purchased for $383.00 - White Elephant, Spokane, WA

Also, makes a good pry bar if the truck is stuck. Indestructible


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Likewise, Glad to hear Kelly!,

 

[Wyatt Smith]

@Red Leg how is Johnson paste wax? I have used it lately, metal and wood and seem to like it, but I could be persuaded.

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

Whichever wax product one chooses, proper application is the important thing to remember.

 

[Daniel Cary]

Whichever wax product one chooses, proper application is the important thing to remember.

One of my personal fav's!

 

[Daniel Cary]

Ruger Composite aside, I didn't want to get too carried away.
Just something for a quick once over, the Bolts, Krieghoff, etc... I noticed this VC was gleaming! upon delivery. That one I do not want to destroy & more where I was curious on what to use.
I do thank everyone for their response,

 

[Red Leg]

@Red Leg how is Johnson paste wax? I have used it lately, metal and wood and seem to like it, but I could be persuaded.

I have no clue. I use Renaissance. I don't use anything on a synthetic stock, and I do not have any stainless except for a barrel on an AR (the AR doesn't get the wax treatment).

 

[WAB]

Renaissance is the way to go. A tub will last years.