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What is the name of the WS40 product that is a rust inhibitor you've mentioned here on site. I checked with a local vendor but everything they have is lube this or clean that in big cans for about 6 bucks and I know the product you mentioned is in a smaller can and about 12-13 bucks. Just can't recall the name and of course I'm too stupid to write it down. Thanks in advance.
 
WD40 Specialist Long Term Corrosion Inhibitor
https://www.wd40.com/products/corrosion-inhibitor/
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Thank you. I have a note now. I'll run to home depot a bit later. Thanks again.
 
Home Depot's website said they had five cans. I got the only one there. Must be good stuff.
 
I have blued guns as well as stainless. I live in an area [SE Minnesota} where we can get super high humidity....like this last few days. While I haven't seen any rust or corrosion on any of my guns I plan to use this lightly on the surfaces and very lightly in cleaned bores. I run several alcohol patches thru all of my guns before popping a couple primers and loading so anything IN the for rust/corrosion prevention is totally removed. The area where the guns are stored is not being de-humidified so I'm just being careful to err on the side of caution. After reading up on this product I am super impressed with the information given.

There were studies done regarding several brands of products that displace/repel water and this product came in number 2 out of all of them including the regular WD-40. During the hunting season here I can expect conditions anywhere from hot and arid to hot and monsoon-like to very cold [well below zero] and dry to heavy wet snow. Seen it all. On my guns my concern is water or vapor under the forearm that I don't see until I do a super cleaning after the season ends. As per usual, I do the same cleaning before the season and after so I know that there's some moisture protection where I can't get to it right away. This product showed some amazing traits in water displacement and repellency as well as rust prevention so its getting the nod.
 
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Since its not synthetic as far as i know i would just be careful about using it on stuff like triggers. That is one part i DO use Remoil on just because i have it and ive had no issues with it. Specialist seems to also be fine for bolt internals Spray it on and wipe off excess after a minute or two. I use a tiny dab of moly paste on the heavy contact points.

Sofar i have not had Specialist gum up like regular WD40 can but i havent used it on anything for a really really long term yet either. Sofar it been fine in stuff like lock assemblies and padlocks pretty long term. I had one really old padlock that was gummed up. I used the Specialist to get it working smooth again. After about a year its still great and that lock is exposed to the elements but not pouring rain. No problem yet in car door locks either.

As long as you are swabbing out storage oils/CLPs before firing, i cant see any reason its not just fine for rifle bores.
 
At 12 bucks its spendy considering the much smaller can, but I see it as an investment and have no plans to use this on anything but the muzzies and a couple padlocks. Should be here a long time. I certainly thank you GM for bringing the product to light.
 
I think it was Encore50 that originally posted the link to the test several years ago?....I had never heard of it before then.

Hard to claim its worth the cost when you can get a good synthetic for the same $$$s but at least its another available option.
 
http://www.dayattherange.com/?page_id=3667
But yeah Eezox is good stuff too. Its a better lubricant and synthetic so its probably a better choice for some parts. IIRC Hornady One Shot did great on corrosion tests but i think it was Ron that had issues with it getting gummy long term?
 
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I saw that but I'm not a 3-1 fan so I went with the WD product.
 
For a CLP i use SENT CLP. They supply NATO and when new specs are established like Rev E vs Rev D you can buy old stock cheap at gun shows. A gallon cost me like $20-25. Compared to something like Break Free thats a bargain. Ive used it for years to clean BH209 bores. Not a single issue with it. A gallon lasts forever :p

https://sentinelcanada.com/weapons-lubricant/mil-prf-63460e-e/
 
I have used most all of the products mentioned above except the WD 40 Corrosion. The base on standard WD-40 is fish oil with a petroleum carrier. I Don't use it on my guns.
I have used a mil surplus, LSA Mil spec l-46000 C, ( Lubricant Small Arms ) It is a surplus item you can buy in 1 us qt. Have had no issues with it for over 40 years. I first used it in Viet Nam and have been using ever since. NATO countries have also used it.
I also like the EEzox according to directions as well as kroil .
The best thing for a lock mechanism is powdered graphite. Auto parts store.
3in1 can work in a pinch but can get gummy if used in some applications.
RIG is good for long term storage 1-10 years or more, have used it on my antique guns with no problems It will eventually dry to a complete vapor barrier after a year or so.
 

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