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    In search of a non-slippery corrosion protectant

    Does anyone have any recommendations for a product that will help protect the exterior of a firearm from rust that isn't slippery like your average gun oil or CLP? I searched the forum but didn't come up with anything on this topic, if this has already been discussed please point me in the direction of the threads I should be reading.

    I'm looking for something non-slippery and waterproof that won't rub off on or stain clothing, and is preferably non-toxic. I know the obvious answer is some kind of permanent coating like Cerakote, but I'm looking for something less expensive that can be reapplied as needed. I'd like to find something to use on safety selector levers (exterior only), bolt catch paddles, barrel exteriors, handgun slides & slide releases, bolt handles for bolt action rifles, etc... (I know the last two aren't M4/AR15 related, but you get the idea.) Basically anything that needs the "P" part of "CLP" without the slickness of the "L". Anything out there fit the bill?

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    Boeshield T-9 but I wouldn't use it as a lubricant. GH

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    Maybe take a look at FrogLube. Its messy to put on, but it does dry and does not leave a sticky, messy surface. I used it a little bit before deciding I liked other stuff better for cleaning and lube, but not because FrogLube was lacking in any way. When shooting the gun and it becomes hot, will become wet again to some degree - at least on the internal parts, but I don't recall that being the case on the outside of the gun. You can pull up their instructional videos online.
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    I remember reading that Break Free CLP beat most other gun lube (including froglube) in rust prevention. Most ARs with parked, nitrided and with good milspec anodizing will 'soak up' the CLP. Any rifle that is going to sit for a while, gets a good coat of CLP where I work. We let it sit for a few hours and wipe off the excess with something lint free. After that nothing on the exterior is slippery.

    Another substance we like (subjectively) is this stuff called Archoil. Got a few samples from it at a trade show. Haven't bought any though.
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    Quote Originally Posted by GH41 View Post
    Boeshield T-9 but I wouldn't use it as a lubricant. GH

    No offense, but I've used Boeshield T-9 for years, and the one way to describe it, is SLIPPERY AND SLICK. Geezus, and you wonder how bad information gets dispersed over the internet. It's one thing to make an honest mistake with complicated subjects, and possibly give some incorrect info, but how on earth man can you sit here and tell this guy Boeshield isn't slippery? I suppose now you will play the "I somehow didn't fully read the first sentence of his post" card on us.

    Sorry man, I'm not trying to beat you up, but it doesn't get much worse than this when it comes to blatantly giving out bad info.
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    I use EEZOX. Very good rust inhibitor and it doesn't seem that slippery to me.

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    Slip EWL is my primary lube, but it's about like motor oil.
    Try Froglube, it's more of a paste until heated.

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    Re: In search of a non-slippery corrosion protectant

    Quote Originally Posted by Jason0311 View Post
    Slip EWL is my primary lube, but it's about like motor oil.
    Try Froglube, it's more of a paste until heated.
    Froglube has shown to be inferior to Breakfree CLP for corrosion protection.



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    Another vote for Eezox.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Failure2Stop View Post
    Froglube has shown to be inferior to Breakfree CLP for corrosion protection.



    Typos brought to you via Tapatalk and autocorrect.
    Sorry, brain fart earlier. As far as exterior protectant I'm drawing a blank on one that isn't at least somewhat slippery.

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