sundance Posted October 6, 2016 Share #1 Posted October 6, 2016 Just wondering if Ballistol is safe for use on blue and gilt (sp?) on an old sword. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mruiz Posted December 12, 2016 Share #2 Posted December 12, 2016 Can't hurt it. Now in days wax is king. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted December 12, 2016 Share #3 Posted December 12, 2016 Renaissance Wax is used by many museums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundance Posted December 12, 2016 Author Share #4 Posted December 12, 2016 I have used Renaissance Wax and am happy with it. I guess that's what I'll stick with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted December 12, 2016 Share #5 Posted December 12, 2016 I would be leary of something petroleum based on gilt long term.I have seen people use RIG on guns and bayonet blades. Seen WW2 blades bathed in grease and then left for decades,One Japanese Army dress sword didnt fair well on the plating.The grease had an acidic result and ate through the plating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROBS Posted December 12, 2016 Share #6 Posted December 12, 2016 I use ballistol all the time.. the key is not to leave it on the item but wipe it off. I personally would probably use renaissance wax on a sword. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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