CLP

[GnarlsR2]

Appreciate all the comments myself. Been using CLP for quite a while for lubricant. Heard there are better products for lead removal from bores like Hoppes perhaps so still using that for powder lead removal after shooting Trap with my 1100. Like Rem-Oil myself also.

It took me about 4 years to use up 4 ozs. of Hoppe's No. 9 Gun Bore Cleaner. I just bought a new bottle that's 5 ozs. for $5.25. I should be good on that to about 2030. Several years ago I made the mistake of buying a 12 ozs. can of Hoppe's No. 9 Foaming Bore Cleaner. I don't use it because it leaves 4" of foam in the dispenser tube, I have to clean the little 1/4" diameter tube with a small Q-tip so it doesn't smell.

 

[Bald1]

I’d fill up an old school oil can with flexible wand for garage and some syringe type dispensers for guns. When you have that much you’ll start using it for lots of things….. maybe even salad dressing ?

 

[AJ]

It took me about 4 years to use up 4 ozs. of Hoppe's No. 9 Gun Bore Cleaner. I just bought a new bottle that's 5 ozs. for $5.25. I should be good on that to about 2030. Several years ago I made the mistake of buying a 12 ozs. can of Hoppe's No. 9 Foaming Bore Cleaner. I don't use it because it leaves 4" of foam in the dispenser tube, I have to clean the little 1/4" diameter tube with a small Q-tip so it doesn't smell.

I collect gun oil cans and bore cleaner bottles. Since most have been opened I use them. Especially the Hoppe's bottles. This one is a 32 Oz. bottle and is about 3/4 full, will take a while to finish it off.

Don't like the smell of Hoppe's? To most gun guys that is a aftershave or perfume!

 

[mike4sigs]

I also use CLP. and i also use Rem Oil.
I have an old t-shirt soaked in Rem oil, CLP maybe outers oil and probably other gun oils i use it to wipe my guns down after i handle them.is this a good idea or not?

 

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

I also use CLP. and i also use Rem Oil.
I have an old t-shirt soaked in Rem oil, CLP maybe outers oil and probably other gun oils i use it to wipe my guns down after i handle them.is this a good idea or not?

Yes, it probably is, but I am not an expert. There are probably a few posting here. Maybe you can identify them.

BTW, a good friend of mine who was an LGS owner for many years came into possession of a large jug of Breakfree CLP, and split it into smaller containers. However, he did this before reading the "Shake before using" instruction on the jug. I'm sure that the remaining oil was just fine by itself, but does anyone here know what that white stuff at the bottom was? I'm pretty sure that it was part of the L in CLP, but I don't actually know.

Anyone here know the answer? I am posting primarily to warn anyone else who may have occasion to split a bottle of Breakfree CLP.

TIA.

 

[BKLooney]

I don't believe I have come even close to using that much CLP in my lifetime! Heck of a deal though at $0.66/ounce an ounce!

I gotta say, the stuff you have in your house and garage is going to be very well lubricated after a while!

 

[444 Magnum]

BTW, a good friend of mine who was an LGS owner for many years came into possession of a large jug of Breakfree CLP, and split it into smaller containers. However, he did this before reading the "Shake before using" instruction on the jug. I'm sure that the remaining oil was just fine by itself, but does anyone here know what that white stuff at the bottom was? I'm pretty sure that it was part of the L in CLP, but I don't actually know.

Anyone here know the answer? I am posting primarily to warn anyone else who may have occasion to split a bottle of Breakfree CLP.

TIA.

I think you will be OK splitting it up if its well shaken at the time of the split...but good point.

 

[444 Magnum]

I also use CLP. and i also use Rem Oil.
I have an old t-shirt soaked in Rem oil, CLP maybe outers oil and probably other gun oils i use it to wipe my guns down after i handle them.is this a good idea or not?

I have saturated rags for just that purpose.
Concerning Remoil, if you oil the action of a firearm that isn't used regularly and the action seems stiff the next time you get it out, that's my experience with Remoil. Breakfree CLP won't do that.

 

[smoothshooter]

I’d fill up an old school oil can with flexible wand for garage and some syringe type dispensers for guns. When you have that much you’ll start using it for lots of things….. maybe even salad dressing ?

Ballistol would be safe to use for salad dressing from what I have read.

 

[SVT-THUNDER]

I’ve been using CLP Break-free since around the time it came out I guess. Zero complaints. Makes for a quick and easy wipe down for simply keeping my CCW clean in between deep cleanings.

 

[PatriotX]

I also use CLP. and i also use Rem Oil.
I have an old t-shirt soaked in Rem oil, CLP maybe outers oil and probably other gun oils i use it to wipe my guns down after i handle them.is this a good idea or not?

I see more actions gummed up and crusty from Remoil than dirt.

I have since migrated away from the product completely, replaced with Ballistol.

Remoil is not welcome on this bench.

 

[stang1911]

I see more actions gummed up and crusty from Remoil than dirt.

I have since migrated away from the product completely, replaced with Ballistol.

Remoil is not welcome on this bench.

Both products contain mainly mineral oil just saying.

 

[AJ]

Back when I was in the service, our shop got a whole case of this in. We really had no use for it on the aircraft. It was going to be pitched in the trash, so I rescued it. IIRC there were 48 bottles in the case. I have used some and given some away, this is the last of the Mohicans. On the label is a MFG DATE of 5-87 and a TEST DATE of 5-90. It still works, how long is this stuff good for?

 

[youngolddude]

I have G96 in spray cans I got in a bulk purchase years ago. The first one has yet to run out.

 

[Model29-26.5]

I think you got a great deal.
If you don’t use it, someone else will.
I have some and I’m now on a Ballistol kick.

 

[cndrdk]

I’ve been using CLP Break-free since around the time it came out I guess. Zero complaints. Makes for a quick and easy wipe down for simply keeping my CCW clean in between deep cleanings.

Same here and when it first came out, it had an odd smell to it. Back then we called it "banana oil" because of the smell.

 

[zonker5]

BTW, a good friend of mine who was an LGS owner for many years came into possession of a large jug of Breakfree CLP, and split it into smaller containers. However, he did this before reading the "Shake before using" instruction on the jug. I'm sure that the remaining oil was just fine by itself, but does anyone here know what that white stuff at the bottom was? I'm pretty sure that it was part of the L in CLP, but I don't actually know.

I have been told that it's Teflon that the liquid carries into places as a lube. Don't know if that's true or not, I'm not a chemist.

 

[chief38]

Breakfree CLP is great stuff - I still use it but I have been slowly replacing it with G96 Synthetic in the yellow bottle. I find that it is equal to the BF as a rust preventative and in lubrication qualities, but I find it cleans a little better than the BF does. I havre now been buying the G96 in bulk and refilling the small convenient bottles.

Probably one of the very best products on the market is Ballistol. I have tried to use it on several occasions and just can not get past the horrible smell! Because of that I have given my supply away. I only wish it smelled a little better as I know i is a good safe and effective product.

When youy have tough leading, fouling and powder residue to clean, nothing beats Hoppes 9. I still have a few bottles of the original formula in stock and only use it when nothing else will cut it. I have not had to buy the new version yet but understand while it still woks well it is not nearly as good as the old stuff that contains Benzene. Used with rubber gloves and outdoors (or in the garage with the door opened and a fan going) is the way to go for me. I love the smell - but am aware it is not the best for breathing in. As much as I love it, Mrs. Chief38 is not much of a fan.

 

[PatriotX]

Both products contain mainly mineral oil just saying.

And I have yet to see any of the varnishing that occurs regularly with RemOil.

There are many excellent products available for cleaning and lubrication of firearms. My opinion, born of my limited experience, is that RemOil is not one of these.

 

[max503]

You could fill small bottles from your gallon jug of CLP and give it to friends. I'm sure they would appreciate it.

Is there any reason not to use low viscosity synthetic motor oil in place of CLP? I mean, us Ed's Red aficionados have been successfully using ATF for decades.