The Marine TUF-CLOTH by Sentry Solutions
The Marine TUF-CLOTH is designed to clean, lubricate, and protect metal surfaces that come in contact with water frequently from rust/corrosion, but unlike convential oils or silicone lubricants/protectants it accually repels dirt, dust, and grime!
The concept is a fairly simple one dirt and grime won't stick to a dry film coating and metal surfaces protected by a dry micro-bonded shield will not corrode.
The Marine TUF-CLOTH is a 12x12 inch (30x30cm) lint free and low snag cloth that you wipe your metal items down with. It goes on in a wet layer, but dries right before your eyes almost instantly leaving a micro-bonded crystal barrier that won't allow dirt and grime to stick.
So what do you use it on? It can be used on any metal surface and it won't harm it. You can even wipe down wood and most plastics as well. Ideal for anything that you use on a daily basis that may rust or just get a build up of dirt and grime. This is the MARINE version which is ideal for use on boats and equipment which come in contact with water frequently. (Fishing, boating, rafting, canoeing, diving, snorkling and so on)
NOTE: The information below applies to the standard TUF-CLOTH. The MARINE version (offered in this listing) is formulated to use on equipment which comes in contact with water on a frequent basis. It acts just like the standard Tuf-Cloth, just gives that added bit of protection in constant wet enviroments
So who uses it? Its been adopted by most military soldiers either by personal use or issued by the unit. It's widely used within the law enforcement realms as well. The Royal Marines in Poole (SBS Unit) have found the TUF-CLOTH to be a valuable item in their everyday kit when dealing with the dry conditions they are facing in Afghanistan where they are under constant threat and rely on their rifles not fouling and jamming due to sand and grit. It cuts down on cleaning time greatly also, allowing for valuable time to be used elsewhere, as they can simply brush away topical dust and grit with a nylon brush and then wipe the rifle back down afterwards.
TUF-CLOTH is used by knife makers both on a individual and professional level. It's a staple item for most knife collectors and at shows where knives are constantly picked up and finger prints can rust virtually over night on some metals due to the acid found in our sweat (O-1, D-2 and Damascus are nortorious for this).
Campers/Bushcrafters and Hikers often keep a TUF-CLOTH their packs to wipe down equipment after use or in between trips. After all it ways virtually nothing and takes up hardly any room in a pack.
Golfers use the TUF-CLOTH to wipe down the heads of the their prized clubs.
It's used in everyday home and out in the tool shed or garage use... the TUF-CLOTH truly is a multifunctional bit of kit suitable for virtually everyone.
How do I use it? Simply clean away any lubricants from the surface of the material that you are going to protect. You can use solvent removers or simple isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) to remove any residue. make sure that you have cleaned the area well removing any surface grime and rust. Then simply wipe the item down. Fold the cloth back up and drop it back into the foiled lined gripseal bag and you're done!
How often do I use it? It's recommended after every use as you'll naturally wear the bonded coating away. The good thing is it only takes a minute to wipe it back down, focussing mainly on hot spots where you handle it or there is wear.
How long will the coating last? It has a long life, the more your wipe the thicker the protectant will be. You'll be safe to wipe it down, store the item, and come back a year later and find it in the same condition that you left it. Unlike VCI's (volatile corrosion inhibitor) products that evaporate/dissipate over time and have to be replaced or the item has to stay in a sealed or very near to the VCI in order to be effective. This will outlast a oil wipedown as well. Oil doesn't bond with the surface and over time oil by nature will simply be pulled downward by gravity leaving a bare metal surface. This is often fown with people storing items in safes thinking they will be safe, only to find the top surfaces rusted when they check on the item months down the road.
How long will the TUF-CLOTH itself last? What happens if it dries out? The TUF-CLOTH uses white spirits (mineral spirits) which you can purchase at most any DIY shop. Simply add a bit of this to the cloth to rejuvinate it or add a teaspoon full of Tuf-Glide. However you will eventually have to replace the Tuf-Cloth as the bonding agent will run out within it. So you can then use the Tuf-Cloth as a buffing/polishing cloth or use it to wipe away any residue left behind when you start using a fresh Tuf-Cloth. TIP: TUF-CLOTH is user adjustable; the wetter the cloth, the thicker the coating. Need a thin coating, then let it dry out a bit... then top it up afterwards before storing it again.
Still didn't tell me excatly how long it would last 
