I know I'm late to the party, but I got a good deal on some of that Renaissance Wax Polish. I was looking for something to protect my stainless revolver a bit from the "elements". I wasn't concerned with scratches because I carry it. I've applied it per instructions twice now. On everything exposed on the outside, including grip inserts. A little dab l do ya. The instructions say " repeated use of the wax deepens the luster, reflecting more light from surfaces and making them more "lively". I don't know about you, but at my age I can use al the "lively" I can get. After 2 polishing's, it does seem to have a bit deeper shine. I'll polish it again in a couple of days, and keep up a regimen for a while, and I'll see if there is any difference. So far, it does make the metal smoother, and gives it a shine. You hardly need any, and if I used it for just my firearm, it would last many years. It also does not show fingerprints...……………………………………….