Thread: Gun oil vs WD-40

Originally Posted by paco664

wd-40 is NOT a lube......... repeat that 40 times.....

it stands for "water displacement formula #40".........

please don't coat anything you love with this stuff.......

you CAN however use breakfree CLP....

+1
Yes what he said...

It does displace water in the pivot and
on the surface of the steel. That can
help especially when followed by a
people safe oil...

This is a topic where a lot of people
have history with this product and
know from personal experience if it
is suitable for their environment and uses.

The WD-40 FAQ is interesting
note the "additional applications"
bit.... this implies (to me) that long term
storage needs help.

WD-40 Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How long does WD-40 last after application?
A: While this may vary depending on the application, WD-40 remains effective even after
it appears to dry. The corrosion and rust protection ingredients remain adhered to the
surface. External conditions may, of course, require additional applications of WD-40 for
maximum protection.

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Read more about "breakfree CLP"
Break-Free®

I hope I said that WD-40 needs help for
long term storage... CLP is one good
choice to evaluate.

PaulKidd,

If specialist preservatives are hard to come by in Tonga, you could try using motor oil as as a preservative; it contains detergents, corrosion inhibitors etc, and can do a fine job and is usually very available

Have fun !

Best regards

Russ

WD-40 has some harsh chemicals in it that I would not trust on some scales like bone or whatever. The best single step application thus far is Corrosion-X. It displaces water, bonds with metal and gives a protective barrier against rust. It is not toxic and food grade. Take a look at it on line. I have been using this stuff for guns and other fine pieces of steel for over a decade and it performs excellently. There are different thicknesses that you can obtain and for long time storage I would get the thick stuff. Just as a side note do not use on a new gun like an automatic because it will not break in, it lubes that well.

Take Care,
Richard

Ballistol or rig, either is well reommended. I learned about rig when I was in the Marine Corps. It is a splended product, but you might not like the smell. Some of the guys here use ballistol, I have purchased a razor which had been covered with it and I like this product very much. Besides being a great protectant, no petroleum smell.

Originally Posted by riooso

WD-40 has some harsh chemicals in it that I would not trust on some scales like bone or whatever. The best single step application thus far is Corrosion-X.

+1 good product.

Always read the vendors data sheets:
http://www.corrosionx.com/msds/corrosionx-data.pdf
CorrosionX

For example:
Rubber: No visible effect on Buna-N, Viton or Neoprene products. Slight swelling and/or softening of
butyl rubber items.

Originally Posted by PhatMan

PaulKidd,

If specialist preservatives are hard to come by in Tonga, you could try using motor oil as as a preservative; it contains detergents, corrosion inhibitors etc, and can do a fine job and is usually very available

Have fun !

Best regards

Russ

he makes great sense..... do this if you can find nothing better.....