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Bedding Release Agent

08-11-2024 06:37PM

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minktrapper

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Can anyone tell me if any clear shoe polish will do as a release agent when bedding a rifle action. Kiwi seems to be gone off the market.

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#2 08-11-2024 09:01PM

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yep

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#3 08-11-2024 09:08PM

clivej

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Yes any shoe polish will do fine. Put it on the action everywhere and buff it off

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#4 09-11-2024 09:59PM

JP22

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As Clive says, any shoe polish will do, Kiwi is the best. Most use a clear/light polish as it dosen't stain the surrounding wood/bedding. Put numerous coats on metal before installing action in stock.
A silicon based oil should also work, in theory.

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#5 27-11-2024 11:50AM

jb88

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Vaseline lads, when in doubt 😀

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