Wood cleaning suggestions

[Jeff S]

I have a couple of stocks that I would like to "clean". Let me more specific, they have been stored in a less than ideal environment for the last year or two and there's a little mold developing on the checkering. All of the metal surfaces were well oiled, but he stocks need a little attention. Any suggestions on the best cleaning process? Jeff

[Jeff S]

I found some Birchwood stock conditioner in my cabinet and that helped. If anyone has favorite remedy let me know.

[Silvers]

I like buffing the wood with Clenzoil on a cloth, and on a toothbrush/M16 brush in the checkering.

Clenzoil has a green color, put some on a while cotton cloth and you'll be surprised how brown it gets while doing a vintage stock that's been neglected.

frank

[Jeff S]

Thanks Frank. Next step is a gun safe with a dehumidifier.

[vaturkey]

Goldenrod in the gun safe is your best friend. PS. Some folks swear by diluted Murphy's oil soap wood cleaner, but I've never tried it on a vintage gun.

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[Jeff S]

Thanks Tom

[Kimber06]

Jeff, I second Frank's recommendation. I have been using Clenzoil for years and never had a problem. Great stuff, but getting hard to find. I need to find a new supplier for it as I am about out and none of the sporting goods stores in my area sell it.

[Silvers]

Clenzoil is currently $14.99 for an 8 ounce bottle on Amazon. Free shipping if you're signed up with Prime. I like the bottle with the flip over spout, not the built-in sprayer. Clenzoil has a pleasant and distinctive odor but it dissipates over time

Just a suggestion for Jeff and anyone considering using a product on gun stocks. Search for that product's MSDS and see what's in it. And while I know many are rusty on high school chemistry you might think about avoiding products that include silicone and/or harsh solvents that can actually dissolve the surface finish. Especially on vintage Foxes.

frank

[Fox20obsessed]

Any of you guys finish up with Renaissance wax? I found this product a couple years ago and like it very much for “final polish” after a thorough cleaning. It is a microcrystalline wax that both cleans and protects. It is used by museums worldwide to clean,protect, and restore finishes of high value. Not saying to use this instead of the clenzoil because that is great stuff and what I use for this task also, but it does finish things off nicely. I promise I’m not a sales rep for them, just think it is great stuff.
-Matt

[vaturkey]

Any of you guys finish up with Renaissance wax? I found this product a couple years ago and like it very much for “final polish” after a thorough cleaning. It is a microcrystalline wax that both cleans and protects. It is used by museums worldwide to clean,protect, and restore finishes of high value. Not saying to use this instead of the clenzoil because that is great stuff and what I use for this task also, but it does finish things off nicely. I promise I’m not a sales rep for them, just think it is great stuff.
-Matt

I've used it post cleaning. Very good stuff indeed.