just to let you guys know...(and above all this is VERY unscientific!...i damn sure am no scientist).
some other guy from another forum did this test so it is not originally mine...i just like testing various oils/lubes to see if they are as good/tough as they say.
over the period of the last few months i've tested the corrosion resistant/heat/gum up properties of various lubes/oils.
i collected sea water from the atlantic side of florida, and then purchased a set of nails from home depot.
all of the nails were sanded w/ fine grit paper, washed (fresh tap water), dried and exposed to the same lubes for approx. the same time.
the heat tests were done upon a pressure cooker, who knows what the temp was but it was damn hot!
overall, my findings:
1) break-free (bottled lube better is than spray)
overall the best, withstood immersion in sea water for a period of 72 hrs. w/o much harm, pressure cooker test showed that it remained flowing...great for overall use, very easy to find.
2) eezox
probably THE best for corrosion protection, needs to be applied VERY lightly, if a heavy film is left it could gum up, i would use care if using it for internal weapon lubrication, pretty hard to find.
3) militec 1
i expected great things from this product but was very disappointed.
all guidelines were followed re: treatment, etc.
rust protection is almost non-existent...may be a great lube but affords no rust prevention.
mail order i think.
4) fp-10
much like break-free...just about 25% less in corrosion resistance, still a good solid lube.
can be found as shooter's choice locally.
5) ballistol (sportsman's oil)
problems..not a good rust preventative and due to (i'm assuming) the high mineral oil content it turned to literal carmel on the pressure cooker. this is one that could really cause a high heat weapon to malfunction, no question. may be available.
6) mobil 1 synthetic
not really meant to be in the same class as the others, it rusts readily upon long-term exposure to sea water. check any auto supply.
7) rem-oil spray
better than nothing for sure, but seriously out-classed by break-free, etc....good point is that it seems to dry very quickly. easy to find.
8) wd-40
no comment needed.
9) corrosionX
superb corrosion resistance, at least as good as break-free, not sure about it's lube capabilities but i would think that it is great for knives...hard to find.
fyi..i did notice that when i was at the pits during the gatornationals many of the the crews were using a product called pj1...don't know anything about it.
have not tested boesheild (sic?) either.
regarding the toxicity of all of the above...hey, use your own judgement.
i am very interested in any of the tests you guys have done, or if you disagree w/ me in any way about the above products. all criticism will be considered constructive.
as i've found them in my area i've tried to test them all in my own small way, but as far as the ability/availability goes so far the nod goes to break-free (in the bottle form, not spray).
regards,
pepper
some other guy from another forum did this test so it is not originally mine...i just like testing various oils/lubes to see if they are as good/tough as they say.
over the period of the last few months i've tested the corrosion resistant/heat/gum up properties of various lubes/oils.
i collected sea water from the atlantic side of florida, and then purchased a set of nails from home depot.
all of the nails were sanded w/ fine grit paper, washed (fresh tap water), dried and exposed to the same lubes for approx. the same time.
the heat tests were done upon a pressure cooker, who knows what the temp was but it was damn hot!
overall, my findings:
1) break-free (bottled lube better is than spray)
overall the best, withstood immersion in sea water for a period of 72 hrs. w/o much harm, pressure cooker test showed that it remained flowing...great for overall use, very easy to find.
2) eezox
probably THE best for corrosion protection, needs to be applied VERY lightly, if a heavy film is left it could gum up, i would use care if using it for internal weapon lubrication, pretty hard to find.
3) militec 1
i expected great things from this product but was very disappointed.
all guidelines were followed re: treatment, etc.
rust protection is almost non-existent...may be a great lube but affords no rust prevention.
mail order i think.
4) fp-10
much like break-free...just about 25% less in corrosion resistance, still a good solid lube.
can be found as shooter's choice locally.
5) ballistol (sportsman's oil)
problems..not a good rust preventative and due to (i'm assuming) the high mineral oil content it turned to literal carmel on the pressure cooker. this is one that could really cause a high heat weapon to malfunction, no question. may be available.
6) mobil 1 synthetic
not really meant to be in the same class as the others, it rusts readily upon long-term exposure to sea water. check any auto supply.
7) rem-oil spray
better than nothing for sure, but seriously out-classed by break-free, etc....good point is that it seems to dry very quickly. easy to find.
8) wd-40
no comment needed.
9) corrosionX
superb corrosion resistance, at least as good as break-free, not sure about it's lube capabilities but i would think that it is great for knives...hard to find.
fyi..i did notice that when i was at the pits during the gatornationals many of the the crews were using a product called pj1...don't know anything about it.
have not tested boesheild (sic?) either.
regarding the toxicity of all of the above...hey, use your own judgement.
i am very interested in any of the tests you guys have done, or if you disagree w/ me in any way about the above products. all criticism will be considered constructive.
as i've found them in my area i've tried to test them all in my own small way, but as far as the ability/availability goes so far the nod goes to break-free (in the bottle form, not spray).
regards,
pepper
