Rust prevention

[desmobob]

My two favorites are also my least favorite, odor-wise: Corrosion-X and Eezox. Stinky but great rust prevention!

I used to spend a lot of time messing around with R/C airplanes and boats.
Many were powered by brushless electric motors. The electronic speed control units for these type motors were quite expensive and extremely sensitive to water; one tiny drop and they were fried. By giving them an overnight soak in Corrosion-X and then allowing them to drain off, they became so water resistant they could still function when completely submerged, and one treatment was practically permanent. The stuff is impressive.

 

[glowe]

For long term storage, you need low volatility oil. High volatility oils like light oil and aerosol have short life on metal. No matter how high the quality, they basically evaporate over time. If anyone has ever spread out parts on a newspaper and used a spray oil, check the paper after a couple days. It will look like nothing was ever sprayed on it.

The test noted above was very good, but the longest test was done for only 6 months and all but a couple samples rusted. It also lacked one important gun protection system. The RIG used in the test was an aerosol spray, nothing more. All aerosols have to use very light oils that are highly volatile. RIG is the heaviest of all materials used as protection for gun storage. I have used it for years and can reach in the back of the safe for a gun I have not seen for years and it will still be coated with RIG grease with the same consistency as when applied. RIG is wiped on with a sheepskin applicator and will leave a clear coating on everything. When going out to shoot, a quick wipe down with a dry rag and you are ready to go.

Military used a heavy coating called cosmoline, which offered similar protection as RIG on guns and would protect them for years, sometimes decades. Problem with cosmoline is it hardens over time, making it very difficult to remove while RIG does not. Try it once for storage instead of spraying on some material that will not last very long.

 

[Marksman]

For long term storage I like RIG, for rust prevention in short term I use Birchwood Casey Sheath now known as Barricade.

 

[bdGreen]

RIG on the outside.

CorrosionX on the moving parts and the insides.

bdGreen

 

[dmar]

I use Corrosion X to clean/wipe down, and store the guns that I use often. Works great and never an issue with rust.

For long term storage, Rig grease and (believe it or not) Frog Lube (liquid) work excellent. I don’t use Frog Lube to clean, but for rust prevention it works great. I had seen some test results from someone online, tried it myself, and it works well.

Everyone seems to love Renaissance Was, I’ve used it for years with wood working and with guns, but I don’t trust it for long term storage. I’ve experienced light surface rust on a couple of blued guns that were stored longer-term. I got it in time, and didn’t have any noticeable, lasting affect, but it happened. I do not rely on it for long term storage. I know this is counter to most people’s thoughts, but I mention it because it happened.

Generally speaking, most any quality gun oil that is designed for preservation will work okay if you’re faithful about periodically going in and wiping the gun down. It’s when you let them sit for longer periods of time that you want a product that forms a film, or layer of protection on the gun. For me, after many years, it’s Corrosion X, Rigs, and yes, Frog Lube.

 

[MHF]

I was suprised no one mentioned a silicon wipe? Never had a problem with guns wiped when putting away