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    Guys, Boeshield T-9 can be sprayed on, and wiped off, without leaving too much of a slippery feel behind. This is the case with almost any product! HOWEVER , if you apply enough of it to actually prevent corrosion for any amount of time, it will be slippery.
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    Quote Originally Posted by WS6 View Post
    T9 has not been slippery in my experience.
    What about automotive wax, for shiny surfaces?
    I thought about that actually. My only concern is how it would act/react with heat (like on the outside of the barrel), and if it doesn't work like I want it to, how would you remove it?


    Quote Originally Posted by Berserkr556 View Post
    I would try weapon shield oil. In several tests including one found on this site it was tops at corrosion protection.
    I looked up a few reviews on weapon shield... Lots of people love how slippery it is. That's great for something primarily intended to be a lubricant, but it's not quite what I'm looking for.

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    Can you explain what it's for and why you are asking for certain properties?

    Quote Originally Posted by Badger89 View Post
    I thought about that actually. My only concern is how it would act/react with heat (like on the outside of the barrel), and if it doesn't work like I want it to, how would you remove it?



    I looked up a few reviews on weapon shield... Lots of people love how slippery it is. That's great for something primarily intended to be a lubricant, but it's not quite what I'm looking for.



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    I use Boeshield T-9 on vintage fly fishing reels and it works very well. It goes on, sits for a while, and gets buffed off. Multiple coats for best results. The finish is not slippery and has proven to be a good protectant.
    I don't know how it would work on a rifle as I haven't tried that. I would be interested to see how the dried T-9 responds to the heat generated by a rifle.

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    Eezox....spray a thin film and let it dry. Great against rust because it dries to a hard film, not much use for anything else. It doesn't meet your non-toxic criteria though.
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    I think I would consider nickel or black nickel plating as an option for the properties you are looking for. Great corrosion protection.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Iraqgunz View Post
    Can you explain what it's for and why you are asking for certain properties?
    I don't like the slippery feeling I get on the outside of the gun after wiping it down with a standard gun oil or CLP, especially on parts that need to be handled/manipulated. I want to save the slick stuff for the inside and use a different product for the outside parts that will be coming in contact with my hands and clothing, hence the desire for it to be non-toxic and non-staining as well. I realize this isn't something most people probably care about or even consider, but I thought I'd ask anyway.

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    If anyones interested:
    Forgot about this test I did.(thought it was a different thread??) anyway, took the 2nd pic today, almost one year outside in WA state.I was surprised you could still see some of the grease. Everything else is totally rusted.




    ETA: first pic taken 4 7-13, second taken 3-20-14
    Last edited by ride57; 03-20-14 at 20:57.

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    Hunters in places like Alaska have been using wax to protect their firearms for decades. You'll have to try it to see if it feels too slippery for your use.

    There Ain't No Such Thing As A Free Lunch. To get something, you have to give something up. If you want superior corrosion prevention, the coating is going to be permanent like a paint, toxic like Corrosion X, wet like ACF50 or sticky. You could try silicon spray. It goes on wet but the suspension medium (what carries the silicon) flashes off quickly and silicon does help protect against moisture. Downsides are that it might be too slippery feeling and needs replenishing but it's dry and won't stain once dry
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    I spray some ballistol on a small paint brush and then buff it dry with a black t shirt, not slippery at all. I think it's gonna be hard to find a rust inhibitor or protectant that doesn't contain some oils, but this method works well so far for me and keeps the exterior looking new.
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