Eezox as a rust preventative, who uses it?

[OLDSTER]

Over on the Seecamp Forum, Eezox is highly touted. Being a Seecamp owner, I have tried it; it's OK and expensive. But all I use for overall lube, protection, etc. on all my guns is Hoppe's. I've used it for many years to satisfaction.

 

[VictorLouis]

My Ballistol goes on thicker, and doesn't run quite as much.
But, Eezox is a decent solvent...and sometimes thick is not good.
You do have to go easy, and let it dry.

 

[ACORN]

Did it flake off right away? The website says safe on 99percent finishes so it's possible

I put 2 coats IIRC and noticed flakes coming off on the second coat.
It only messed up the clear and not the CCH.
I haven't done anything to it since other than keeping it oiled.

 

[Nohi1566]

Thank you for your quick response . I am a new gun owner and like SW revolvers so I get super nervous about this stuff as I don't have a lot experience. Can I ask what do you mean by CCH?

 

[Bro. Dave]

I believe it refers to color case hardening.

 

[444 Magnum]

I put 2 coats IIRC and noticed flakes coming off on the second coat.
It only messed up the clear and not the CCH.
I haven't done anything to it since other than keeping it oiled.

Some of the older guns, like Marlin for instance, put a factory clear coat over the case hardened finish. Renaissance wax is good as a protective coating on case colors. I also use CLP and haven't had any problems.

 

[ACORN]

Some of the older guns, like Marlin for instance, put a factory clear coat over the case hardened finish. Renaissance wax is good as a protective coating on case colors. I also use CLP and haven't had any problems.

I am eventually going to strip the old clear off and rattle can it.
I'm never going to shoot it so it's just going to protect the metal.

 

[Nohi1566]

Thanks Guys, so reading basically it's possible for Eezox to take off the clear coat because it's a solvent but Eezox is very good for rust protection both inside and outside the gun(including bore)? Thanks in advance

 

[dave1918a2]

Never heard of this stuff before. I use Ren wax. Where does one find this stuff?

 

[Nohi1566]

Amazon Walmart ebay. Sounds kind of harsh I think I will stop using it.

 

[dmar]

I used to use it, as I heard it did a great job protecting from rust and I saw that guy's test that was done on the various protectants. Long story short, I noticed one of my long term storage guns had some surface rust on it, so I stopped using Eezox. I had a similar experience with Renaissance wax, but most people seem to swear by it. I won't store my guns with that anymore...

For long term storage, I use Frog Lube, or Riggs grease. I've not had any issues with either of those products. I also use Corrosion X a lot these days to clean (including the bore) and wipe down/protect my guns. I'm really happy with its performance, as well, and have not seen any signs of rust from storage. I found out about from some of the long range rifle shooters at my club.

 

[Racer X]

It is very well liked and respected with rim fires. As a dry lube, it doesn't mud up like wet lubes.