I've bee steadily working my way through our collection, applying Renaissance Wax to the hard surfaced objects where it seemed appropriate, and the results are indeed good. It's a very highly regarded product, not least because the coating it gives is both attractive and durable. I'm still unwilling to use it on leather, despite being informed that it's safe to do so, but it's excellent for metal and wood, from what I can gather.
The etching of the metal is indeed troubling. The sword displayed in the first picture was treated with Pre-Lim polish after being treated with the de-corroder, which may go some way to explaining its better finish than the tested area of the jezail barrel, but I remain cautious. Perhaps, if I am to use this at all, I shall have to apply it to each spot of rust individually (which will mean taking about 6 months to get it off); or perhaps there's just nothing more to be done for this barrel, much as I'm very sad to admit it.
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