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<blockquote data-quote="sh00ter" data-source="post: 4031839" data-attributes="member: 24531"><p>I would have never thought of that but makes perfect sense as a marine oil! I've heard people trash rem oil but can't recall why; maybe the PTFE gums up???</p><p></p><p></p><p>You both answered my question...the solvent evaporates and leaves only the lubricant behind; hence it really is multi-use, thx! I know Dennis was doing it the old fashioned way, but same concept.</p><p></p><p>ALSO, Dennis the gear oil soak is recommended for some ATV air filters...makes sense. Someone else (forgot who with all these replies) also said motor oil for gun oil...that is a VERY popular thing for airguns because the dedicated pelgun oil is costly for the tiny tube you get vberses a quart that lasts forever. I wonder what weight oil people are using for guns? I would think a straight weight would be best.</p><p></p><p>I use Ballistol for one thing right now. I use it to protect metal finishes of airguns that live in the garage. It works well for that! I may need to consider using it for the trailers and such that sit outside, but WD40 is cheaper and easier to find.</p><p></p><p>Yeah I recall stories from it gumming up guns.</p><p></p><p>Yeah my dad loved that 3-in-1...more recently I have been on the Walmart house brand spray lube...it claims to do all the same stuff as WD40...except I will use it for things that I want to lube like door hinges before I reach for the WD40. But I reach for the WD40 for water displacement or rust inhibition instead of the supertech stuff.</p><p></p><p>YES...I learned this from a buddy in college...it works great for removing duct tape residue too as mentioned. I had some stubborn duct tape residue and brake cleaner wasn't working so I went to the WD40.</p><p></p><p>When I worked at a parts house we used it to clean & shine the countertops.</p><p></p><p>I use PB blaster for big automotive jobs that I soak the bolts beforehand...OR if WD40 won't work in the immediate moment. Does WD40 destroy paint? </p><p></p><p>I got a hold of some stuff at the marina one time and that stuff stays on like maple syrup for rust prevention but it is hard to cleanup/off if you ever need to so I went back to using WD40 for the outside things and just try to soak them more often.</p><p></p><p>Good method...I just been using the quick clean with simple green and a brush, rinse with water, dry, then lube with spray chain lube. But the dip/saturate method with liquid oil like you and Dennis are saying sounds like the best way. What oil are you using?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sh00ter, post: 4031839, member: 24531"] I would have never thought of that but makes perfect sense as a marine oil! I've heard people trash rem oil but can't recall why; maybe the PTFE gums up??? You both answered my question...the solvent evaporates and leaves only the lubricant behind; hence it really is multi-use, thx! I know Dennis was doing it the old fashioned way, but same concept. ALSO, Dennis the gear oil soak is recommended for some ATV air filters...makes sense. Someone else (forgot who with all these replies) also said motor oil for gun oil...that is a VERY popular thing for airguns because the dedicated pelgun oil is costly for the tiny tube you get vberses a quart that lasts forever. I wonder what weight oil people are using for guns? I would think a straight weight would be best. I use Ballistol for one thing right now. I use it to protect metal finishes of airguns that live in the garage. It works well for that! I may need to consider using it for the trailers and such that sit outside, but WD40 is cheaper and easier to find. Yeah I recall stories from it gumming up guns. Yeah my dad loved that 3-in-1...more recently I have been on the Walmart house brand spray lube...it claims to do all the same stuff as WD40...except I will use it for things that I want to lube like door hinges before I reach for the WD40. But I reach for the WD40 for water displacement or rust inhibition instead of the supertech stuff. YES...I learned this from a buddy in college...it works great for removing duct tape residue too as mentioned. I had some stubborn duct tape residue and brake cleaner wasn't working so I went to the WD40. When I worked at a parts house we used it to clean & shine the countertops. I use PB blaster for big automotive jobs that I soak the bolts beforehand...OR if WD40 won't work in the immediate moment. Does WD40 destroy paint? I got a hold of some stuff at the marina one time and that stuff stays on like maple syrup for rust prevention but it is hard to cleanup/off if you ever need to so I went back to using WD40 for the outside things and just try to soak them more often. Good method...I just been using the quick clean with simple green and a brush, rinse with water, dry, then lube with spray chain lube. But the dip/saturate method with liquid oil like you and Dennis are saying sounds like the best way. What oil are you using? [/QUOTE]
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