preferred rust inhibitors to protect equipment/tools

[Echo47]

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?
Echo47

 

[Culina]

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.

 

[Model52guy]

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.

 

[6string]

I'd be at least as worried about degradation of primers and powders.
Maybe you should consider a dehumidification approach to the basement itself?

Best wishes,
Jim

 

[Nesmith]

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

 

[max503]

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.

 

[squidsix]

WD-40 SPECIALIST Rust Prevention.
It's in a silver can with a yellow label. The stuff is beyond amazing.

 

[gwpercle]

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.
Gary

 

[ShivasIrons]

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.

 

[Steve912]

WD-40 SPECIALIST Rust Prevention.
It's in a silver can with a yellow label. The stuff is beyond amazing.

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.
Gary

That specific WD-40 product does get good results in the
DIY exposure tests.

 

[Engieman]

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.

 

[BMCM]

Boeshield T9 to treat tools & equipment

Armor Wrap VCI paper to line drawers and storage boxes

Cheers
Bill

 

[ACORN]

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.

 

[nachogrande]

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.

 

[chief38]

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.

 

[tomcatt51]

CorrosionX

 

[ontargetagain]

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
Karl