I hear a lot of good tings about Hoppe's 9 as far as rust prevention goes, has anyone used that for long term razor storage?
Are the results good?
Thanks
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I hear a lot of good tings about Hoppe's 9 as far as rust prevention goes, has anyone used that for long term razor storage?
Are the results good?
Thanks
Not razors, but I have slathered (is that a word?) it on several gun parts that have been stripped of the blueing and put up for long term (2+ years) with great results.
The way I was taught, back in the '70s, by a green beret just back from the Nam, you clean your piece with the no. 9 and then get it out with oil. If not it would, he said, do harm to the metal. I don't know if that is correct but I still use it to clean my guns, then follow up with gun oil to wipe out the no.9.
For razors using the semichrome or something similar, and backing that up with Ren wax is my solution to keeping corrosion at bay.
I wonder if anyone makes a Hoppes 9 scented soap. I love the smell of that stuff.
I always thought it was just a solvent, and a pretty strong one at that. Quite a few things that seem like oils evaporate quicker than you'd think. Kerosene is a good example of that.
Huge fan of #9 but would never use it for storage, first thing is that it is a solvent ie: a cleaner it is not even designed for storage, it has never been really a contender in that department.. Way to many better products out there
Warning : Be very careful using Gun cleaning products on razors some of them especially anything that actually works on Copper fouling can be very caustic
Stefan, Google "Rust prevention tests gun oils" you will find a multitude of tests that have been run over the years on these, they are really well tested out there
But it still leaves a film, now maybe being in the safe with limited air flow helps but no real residue to clean off post storage.Quote:
Originally Posted by mdarnton
My time in the military they swore by CLP now don't get me wrong it is a good product but far from the end all be all they made it out to be.
For day to day use and abuse I will take Frog Lube or MiliTec1 any day.
YMMV
Is for cleaning gun barrels,dissolves lead in the lands of barrels when used with a bronze brush,has zero,applications to razors.
Hoppe's can either come in a solvent for the bore or an oil for lubrication.
Jimmy, I believe that Hoppe's solvent preceded the lubricant; thus the statement from your friend holds merit.
(cleaning the bore with solvent, then removing it to lubricate)
Hoppe's lubricant would be fine for long term storage as long as the lubricant did not penetrate scales that might obsorb it over time. IMO
What is your idea of long term storage?
Good point Hoppes has many different products now, I think we all just always think of the old bore cleaner we all love so well that smells so good :)
Thanks for the update on Hoppe's lube John, I wasn't aware of that. I still use no.9 solvent for a bore/cylinder cleaner. I love the smell of it too. For lubing slides and what have you my choice is miltec-1. I tried the CLP but wasn't crazy about it.
Quick war story;
We have a popular gun shop in Miami called Lou's . I was in there(my second home) years ago when my son was 3 years old. I was holding one of his hands as I was talking, I did not notice that his other hand grabbed a large bottle of Hoppe's solvent, glass at the time, bottom shelf. He dropped it on the floor, it busted & Hoppe's filled the floor & the air. The vapors were so strong, that immediately the store(small at the time) had to be cleared.
Dad had to buy a gun to keep the peace. :)
I was taught to take down my dad's model 12 Winchester and clean it with Hoppes No. 9 at age 6 ( 1951 ). That smell has been with me ever since. I love it.....
Jerry
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Glen,Quote:
Originally Posted by gssixgun
don't they make also oil, for lubricating, not the cleaning stuff?
I asked about Hoppe's because of a review I watched on various gun Oils and cleaners.So the guy stated that Ballistoll is a strong solvent(stronger than Hoppe's) and he would never use that on his guns. Then he proceeded to talk about lubricating oils, and said that Shoppe's 9 oil is great suttf.
I have not seen any harm from Ballistol in 2 years now, but thought I'd ask those that have more experience with Hoppe's.
I always use #9 to clean my rifles and then use CLP afterwards.
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Originally Posted by mainaman
Yes as John pointed out already, I think many of us Gun guys see Hoppes #9 and our brain sees only one thing :)
Their Bench Rest Lube might be worth looking at it is getting some good reviews in shooting circles
I do not use Hoppe's 9 but I use this oil for daily treatment razors after use, for two years now ,and I do not have the slightest problem .. But I have razors that are deferred a few months lubricated with this oil,also no problems.
Hoppe's Elite Gun Oil
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Originally Posted by mainaman
I hope Ballistol is ok. Its what I've been using.
i been using it for 2 years no damage to the razors.Quote:
Originally Posted by OCDshaver
But got curious from that video.
A bit off topic, but Hoppe's oil lubricant (not the bore cleaner or solvent, just the oil) is also great for noisy door hinges. Way better than WD-40 which ends up making black gunk, and sometimes even rust.
Cheers.
The longer you leave a metal in storage, the more of a grease you want to use. We've used various off-the-shelf products in the military all of which work well, some better than others, as a daily gun lubricant for pistols, rifles, carbines, and aircraft machine guns; however, you want a grease if you're going to put it away and forget about it for a while.
Hoppes is also not a very good product to have in contact with your skin for long periods and the fumes may smell great but they are not exactly healthy either. It's kind of like old school painters who practically bathed in benzene and turpentine and many of them are no longer of this world.
Years ago, when I was competing and shooting on the pistol team, we were at the NRA Nationals in Yuma, Arizona. At 9 in the morning it was already over 100 degrees and climbing. There were about 25 of us at the 7 yard line, loaded, collecting our thoughts and waiting for the range master to begin the match.
My buddy, who was a nationally ranked shooter, was standing next to me as were several others shooting for national points and the title.
My buddy takes off his hat and says loud enough for half the line to hear, “Damn it is hot.” He wipes his brow dramatically and says, “I Shure wish I had something to drink.” He bends down and starts to rummage through his ammo box. Everyone is watching him, as we all stand, baking in the sweltering sun. He picks up a small 2 ounce bottle of Hoppe’s No. 9 and says, “I wonder what this stuff tastes like?” the line laughs and someone chides, “Drink it and find out”, and the line laughs harder.
He says “The hell with it, I need something to drink” he unscrews the top and drains the bottle, drops it on the dirt, swallows, wipes his mouth and says “ Oh man, that’s terrible, blagh”.The line is slacked jawed, staring in disbelief.
Immediately thereafter the range master says “All Ready on the Starting Line” and the buzzer sounds. Half the line, staring unable to get the image from their minds.
He had emptied and washed the bottle, filling it half way with tequila, waiting for just such an opportunity.
All’s fair in love and war…
Funny, back in the day I shot with the navy team at Moffit field calif.Nothing like a couple shots before a match to steady the hand.
Or aftershave :yQuote:
Originally Posted by luteplayers
Has some caustics in it if you look at the MSDS.
They do make an air freshener smells like No. 9
My garage has always scented of No. 9 solvent. Keep an 8 inch canning type jar with clasp lid and rubber gasket filled with No.9 for soaking gun barrels in. Toss em in and let them soak for a couple of days, then scrub and clean.
When I met my wife, she said she liked the smell of No.9, the first time she walked into the garage. That put a big check mark in the plus column for her. That was over 36 years ago.
Oh, man, I freaking LOVE the smell of Hoppe's...
Every time I get home from the range, I always set about cleaning my toys. Partly because of the smell of the No. 9 and partly because it's pretty much alone time, it always tends to be a Zen like experience.
As it pertains to razors, I dunno how much I'd trust it (the No. 9 solvent anyway, the oil might be okay).
I'd imagine Glen's advice would be pretty sound on this one...
Yep! That's what worked...Quote:
Originally Posted by JimmyHAD