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Turkey Calls => Box Calls => Topic started by: pinebark on May 30, 2021, 04:19:00 PM

Title: Call Wax
Post by: pinebark on May 30, 2021, 04:19:00 PM

Anyone have suggestions on a good quality wax for calls besides Renaissance? I have a box or 2 that I would like to put a quality shine on.

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Title: Re: Call Wax
Post by: DocHolliday on May 30, 2021, 04:46:36 PM

Johnson’s paste wax.

That said, I use Renaissance.

Title: Re: Call Wax
Post by: nitro on May 30, 2021, 04:58:08 PM

Renaissance is all I use on my turkey calls. Never found it lacking in any area.

Title: Call Wax
Post by: Terry on May 30, 2021, 07:53:37 PM

Quote from: nitro on May 30, 2021, 04:58:08 PM

Renaissance is all I use on my turkey calls. Never found it lacking in any area.

Same here.

Can I ask why you don’t like Renaissance?

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Title: Re: Call Wax
Post by: pinebark on May 31, 2021, 10:16:54 PM

I do like Renaissance. I use it on alot of my trumpets. I'm just experimenting on a couple boxes that I take with me in the woods and looking for a good paste wax that leaves brings out the grain as well as provides a good layer of protection.

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Title: Re: Call Wax
Post by: Greg Massey on June 02, 2021, 12:25:37 AM

Interesting post, I've never seen the need to wax any of my calls .. good post...

Title: Re: Call Wax
Post by: Zobo on June 04, 2021, 07:58:11 PM

Is there a benefit to waxing a box call or is it just for looks?

Title: Re: Call Wax
Post by: Zobo on June 04, 2021, 08:01:54 PM

I'd be scared to get it on the rails or bottom of lid accidentally

Title: Re: Call Wax
Post by: Chris O on July 20, 2021, 08:13:44 PM

I use a pipe wax and can’t remember the name. I can look when I get home.Jeff Erb recommend it to me and I like it

Title: Re: Call Wax
Post by: Rzrbac on July 20, 2021, 09:57:42 PM

Minwax paste wax works well.

Title: Re: Call Wax
Post by: WV Ridge Reaper on July 20, 2021, 11:09:37 PM

After seeming this thread when it first started I pick up some of the recommended wax and done my calls that I carry all the time…Rain or shine they are with me…I couldn’t believe how much that wax brought them back to life.

I will forever do this now

Title: Re: Call Wax
Post by: pinebark on July 21, 2021, 03:47:54 AM

Quote from: WV Ridge Reaper on July 20, 2021, 11:09:37 PM

After seeming this thread when it first started I pick up some of the recommended wax and done my calls that I carry all the time…Rain or shine they are with me…I couldn’t believe how much that wax brought them back to life.

I will forever do this now

Good deal. After trying 3 different paste wax brands on calls, I find that Old Masters paste wax works best for the box calls that I'm putting them on. I am applying it to turpin style boxes that have smooth sides and lids. It really helps make the grain stand out.

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Title: Re: Call Wax
Post by: Crghss on July 28, 2021, 09:51:11 PM

Quote from: Greg Massey on June 02, 2021, 12:25:37 AM

Interesting post, I've never seen the need to wax any of my calls .. good post...

Me neither, never heard of it. Guess that’s why we tune into OG.

Title: Re: Call Wax
Post by: Tarheel on December 13, 2021, 11:40:11 AM

 Renaissance is good insurance...it works and protects...what's not to like.