Long term metal protection experiment follow up

[Northaways]

I have guns in my safe that are seldom used. I'm looking for a spray on product that will offer corrosion protection but won't be greasy and require clearing if I want to use or handle a gun. Any recommendations?

At this point I'd recommend Ballistol, but let's see how the tests go.

Would also strongly recommend silicon treated gun socks for all your guns! Silicon will absorb the moisture and sock will prevent bumps, bruises and scratches when moving them in/out of your gun safe and allow you to get more in there without damage concerns.

[IPPA162]

Hi
If you're still open to trial products, and since I went away from WD40 years ago to Jig-A-Loo, any chance of trying Jig-A-Loo? Crown rust proofing also sells their product by the can, but it is somewhat messy.

Very interesting trial, thank you for doing it. I'll get my brother in the machinery fabrication and steel business to read it and see what they use.

[wildphil24]

I'd like to see Daubrite 10 in the test.
Brownells sells it to prevent rust in a sealed container. As it's vapor emited it must be more effective to reach hidden corners and every surface.

[s3xspert11]

+1 for frog lube if ya can get your hands on some.

[Gypsytrain]

I'd like to see a sample comparison done with any brand of motor oil in a 5W-30. If possible.

[Better Red]

On the list using 4mil stretch film and Unocal (formerly Union76, it was late) RedTac grease because a) I have some and b) the stuff is a super sticky high adhesive NLGI (wheel bearing rated) with awesome characteristics that is also very common and easy to get.

Thanks for doing this! (Turning into a full time job now lol)

[FALover]

How about a household paste wax? I have used Howard Citrus-Shield (from Home Hardware) with good results.

[Rayleigh_Scattering]

be neat to try saran-wrap and grease, that be the most commonly available and easy thing to do (especially for those long rifles.) would you give that a go??

And that got me googling Saran Wrap.

It's PVC.

That is officially the last time I use it in a food contact application.

[VancouverS4]

If you have room please try Eezox/ Claims to be a penetrating film lubricant and preserver. Like frog lube but nastier synthetic

[devolut]

If you have room please try Eezox/ Claims to be a penetrating film lubricant and preserver. Like frog lube but nastier synthetic

I very much second this. In another similar corrosion experiment Eezox performed very well.