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    I agree that the FrogLube promotional material and various websites and other data WS6 found are not very confidence inspiring and should set off the BS radars of those of us that have tried all the various lubes that have come down the pike. However, since many respected people seem to think that it does work as advertised you might as well try it out before digging around looking for some "truth" that is likely just crappy marketing. I think FrogLube will either become a successful company off this stuff if they get their act together or they will be bought by one of the other big players and then hopefully better marketed. "Magpul Minty Lube!"

    I personally did not try it until hearing good results from other respected people and then having great results myself. First off with a Benelli M4 that would slow down and short cycle after as little as 50 rounds with my normal "light" oiling with Slip EWL that would get an AR through 300+ trouble free rounds. I am sure lots of Slip EWL would work better but in a 12ga gun that's a lot of oil that gets messy and may just run out anyways. FrogLube only required a light coat, solidifies when not in use, and keeps it running for hundreds of rounds with no issues.

    A more prosaic example is the shower rod in one of my bathrooms that continually binds up after a few weeks even after an application of militec/slip/tetra/whatever over the years. After a non heated application of Frolube it's been sliding smoothly for a few months now.

    Froglube has worked for me on multiple weapons and applications so far, better than oil in some cases.

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    Got an e-mail from the Track Lube Plus people:

    Track Lube Plus -Liquid = $205 (per gallon)
    Track Lube Plus -Paste = $180 (per gallon)


    Didn't ask for an MSDS to compare.
    I'm not cool. I just do this stuff for fun.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JohnnyC View Post
    Got an e-mail from the Track Lube Plus people:

    Track Lube Plus -Liquid = $205 (per gallon)
    Track Lube Plus -Paste = $180 (per gallon)


    Didn't ask for an MSDS to compare.
    A gallon of paste Frog Lube was $157 at a local gun show last week from this company.

    http://www.utvtactical.com/froglube_orderpage.htm

    Dennis.

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    Well, after going to the range today, it works well as a lubricant. Even when heavily applied it doesn't fling off my pistols, and the pistol I lubed it with is still cycling as smoothly as it did when I first lubed it with froglube before going to the range. Typically with Slip2000 I can feel the hammer dragging the bottom of the slide and adding friction after a range session, not with the froglube. The hammer just slips across the bottom of the slide like ice on glass.

    It also seems to deliver on it's claim of preventing carbon from sticking hard to parts, carbon wiped off clean with no scrubbing, both from my 9mm and .22 that was shooting dirty blazer.

    I also found it seems to be a very effective bore cleaner to remove carbon fouling, though it won't touch copper.

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    I ran it on my Noveske and won't be doing so again. It plays extremely ugly with gun-scrubber type stuff I use to hose off the BCG, and it sticks like concrete afterward. I had to re-heat everything and blast it again to get rid of it. I can't see it doing me any favors in the cold, either, as it didn't "re-liquefy" while at the indoor range even. Albeit I did not blast away, I was sighting in my BUIS and optic. Either way, I will stick with what I know. I did like the smell, though!

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    As I stated in the other thread where you posted this. You are blaming the FrogLube even though you are using it incorrectly. If you don't like it, don't use it. But, those who have been using it correctly seem to like it.

    Quote Originally Posted by WS6 View Post
    I ran it on my Noveske and won't be doing so again. It plays extremely ugly with gun-scrubber type stuff I use to hose off the BCG, and it sticks like concrete afterward. I had to re-heat everything and blast it again to get rid of it. I can't see it doing me any favors in the cold, either, as it didn't "re-liquefy" while at the indoor range even. Albeit I did not blast away, I was sighting in my BUIS and optic. Either way, I will stick with what I know. I did like the smell, though!



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    Quote Originally Posted by Iraqgunz View Post
    As I stated in the other thread where you posted this. You are blaming the FrogLube even though you are using it incorrectly. If you don't like it, don't use it. But, those who have been using it correctly seem to like it.
    I know it says "just wipe it off", but I want to clean my parts well so I can inspect them properly. Not wipe sludge into any possible cracks, etc. to hide them.

    I'll stick with what has always worked for me.
    Last edited by WS6; 11-30-11 at 22:54.

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    You can still wipe it down and even use a toothbrush if necessary to clean. What possible cracks do you think you will find?

    I am just trying to make sense of your post. I was able to "clean" my bolt enough to check it. I didn't need to do anythung special.

    Quote Originally Posted by WS6 View Post
    I know it says "just wipe it off", but I want to clean my parts well so I can inspect them properly. Not wipe sludge into any possible cracks, etc. to hide them.

    I'll stick with what has always worked for me.



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    Quote Originally Posted by Iraqgunz View Post
    You can still wipe it down and even use a toothbrush if necessary to clean. What possible cracks do you think you will find?

    I am just trying to make sense of your post. I was able to "clean" my bolt enough to check it. I didn't need to do anythung special.
    Found what looked like a spot of rust on my gas-key after I actually cleaned it. Froglube hid that. It also didn't remove or prevent it. Weapon is only a few days old (although I guess the BCG could have been stored until shipment?).

    It was only a TINY spot, but still, it's enough to convince me I should stick with what I have been using. Thousands of rounds down range without a single jam due to "lubricant failure", I'll continue.

    Main thing I care about is resistance to burning off--which is what causes gunk on the tail of the bolt, etc. that must be scrubbed. LaRue MG Lube actually says whats in it and it owns Froglube in any heat test I have seen or done.
    Last edited by WS6; 11-30-11 at 23:55.

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    Not trying to gang up on you WS6, but why do you feel that buildup on the tail of the bolt needs to be scrubbed off?

    If the thing you care about most is a lube's resistance to burning off, FL should be at the top of your list.

    Not trying to be a dick, but I'm not seeing any sense in your position.

    You might want to give FL another go but properly this time (don't use other products simultaneously).

    Degrease all parts. Get rid of everything (once, first time only) Apply FL, then heat up with a blow dryer. Wipe. Repeat.

    Shoot the gun. When you're done, wipe it off and reapply FL.

    Don't worry getting everything off.

    You won't have any issues.

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