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preferred rust inhibitors to protect equipment/tools
I have my reloading equipment set up in a room in the basement of my home and try to minimize potential humidity buildup with a dehumidifier.
I wipe down my tools and reloading equipment with gun oils to prevent rust formation; sometimes the products work, sometimes not.
What is the concensus of the Forum members on the preferred rust inhibitors to use and in which format: liquid sprays, treated wipes, or liquids applied with cotton patches?
I'm leaning toward heavier oil-type liquids or greases that won't quickly dissipate/evaporate and wipe off the excess before re-use.
Comments? BirchwoodCasey Barricade vs. RemOil vs. RIG #2 oil vs. Hoppe's Benchrest Lube with Weatherguard vs. gun grease?
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08-18-2018, 05:45 PM
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Lately I have been using SeaFoam Deep Creep, I get it at the local auto parts store. It leaves a nice thick film and also loosens up any gunk for when you eventually want to wipe the part or surface clean.
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08-18-2018, 06:05 PM
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For long term storage, I use a heavy product like sea foam. For short term rust prevention, I like Birchwood Casey Barricade. It is a very light oil with rust inhibitors. Easy to put on and doesn’t leave a sticky residue. Wipe down my guns with Barricade between trips to the range.
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08-18-2018, 07:02 PM
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I'd be at least as worried about degradation of primers and powders.
Maybe you should consider a dehumidification approach to the basement itself?
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08-18-2018, 07:06 PM
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Comparison of 46 products
I came across this a while back and found it interesting if not useful.
http://www.dayattherange.com/?page_id=3667
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08-18-2018, 07:33 PM
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We run a dehumidifier in the basement. That's where my work bench is. I wipe down with WD-40, CLP, or Ed's Red. Don't got no rust problems. Components are stored in ammo cans.
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08-18-2018, 08:00 PM
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WD-40 SPECIALIST Rust Prevention.
It's in a silver can with a yellow label. The stuff is beyond amazing.
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08-18-2018, 08:10 PM
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Birchwood Casey Barricade works well in the Heat and humidity we experience in Louisiana, it's designed to stay on the metal. It leaves a protecting dry film on metal and does not evaporate or rub off....good stuff!
Another good product I want to try is WD-40 Specialist Long Term Corrosion Inhibitor (product number #300035) this stuff scored #1 on a long term corrosion test but I haven't found it at our local big box stores yet.
This stuff actually out performed Barricade . But I have been using Barricade for 20 years with no rust problems.
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08-18-2018, 08:25 PM
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When I was out of the country, I used Birchwood Casey Sheath. Worked Great. I have been told that Barricade is essentially the same stuff.
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08-18-2018, 09:10 PM
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WD-40 SPECIALIST Rust Prevention.
It's in a silver can with a yellow label. The stuff is beyond amazing.
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Another good product I want to try is WD-40 Specialist Long Term Corrosion Inhibitor (product number #300035) this stuff scored #1 on a long term corrosion test but I haven't found it at our local big box stores yet.
This stuff actually out performed Barricade . But I have been using Barricade for 20 years with no rust problems.
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That specific WD-40 product does get good results in the
DIY exposure tests.
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I have recently been using Corrosion X for guns. I really like it; and based on tests it seems to be a top performer. Admittedly I am not a good one to consult.....I go overboard in caring for my guns, knives and tools. From a young age my Father taught me to ‘never go to bed until I had fed the dog and cleaned my gun.’ Lived in the country so hunting was a regular occurrence and we shot 4 to 5 times a week as a kid, have always followed his advice for sixty plus years.
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Boeshield T9 to treat tools & equipment
Armor Wrap VCI paper to line drawers and storage boxes
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For loooooong term storage I’d use Berkibile PFC. it’s similar to Fluid Film in that it’s lanolin based. I have customers that have used both and prefer PFC. Not putting Fluid Film down, it’s just what I have access to.
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I'VE TRIED MANY, CERTAINLY NOT ALL.
FIRST off, in a basement & in MI with it's heat/humidity you may want to try an A/C (if able) VS a dehumidifier. Both will lower the humidity, the A/C makes it cooler, where the dehumidifier throws heat. The A/C may also use less electricity. As for oils/lubes, I bought some ballistol app 6-9 months ago & have been using that more on knives/tools than on guns. It stays put pretty long & doesn't seem to dry out, SO FAR it's a big thumbs up for me.
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My standard Gun Lube/Protectant for 35+ years now has been Rig #2 Oil. For long term storage (more than a year) I use RIG Universal Grease. Never had any issues.
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If you look up 'tackle box tray rust inhibitors' you will see a few choices that can help with storage of tools and reloading dies such as Zerust etc
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