Rust protection comparison

davygp38 · Dec 12, 2011

So far, it looks like anything is better than nothing.

brucew44guns · Dec 12, 2011

For firearm protection, I use a product called "Corrosion X". It's a little viscous, about like a 20 grade oil, but equipment worth millions is often coated with the stuff due to it's effectiveness. About 90 bucks for a gallon of it. Thanks for your study

CTPhil · Dec 13, 2011

I'm also interested in how this comes out, but as a matter of context, most people who use some kind of oil for rust protection don't expect it to work in full contact with the weather. It is mostly expected to prevent rust from humidity in damp areas or where metals have been exposed to corrosive substances, or any place not directly exposed to sun and rain.

Lawnjocky · Dec 13, 2011

CTPhil,
I agree. I am doing the test outside to speed things up a little. Could be wrong, but the way I see it, The one that last's best outside should do pretty good inside.

It's raining out again.

For those keeping score, the bar coated with oil has a few small rust specks on it. I will post pics again on Saturday. Maybe a couple close ups so you can see the action. lol

Lawnjocky · Dec 18, 2011

Sorry I'm a day late updating, got busy yesterday.
The race is tightening up.
Motor oil is the first to rust. Several small specks scattered across the metal.
WD40 gave up the ghost overnight. It was fine one day, the next had rust.
Fluid Film has one spot on it that looks iffy. Its not brown, black and only the one spot.
Liquid Wrench looks as good as the day I put it on.

I would say FF and LW are neck and neck with LW leading by a nose.

moored4 · Dec 18, 2011

Just an observation, but looking back at your original picture, thou the resolution is less than the last posting, it looks like that dark spot was there from the beginning. Maybe you can go back and check it out! FF and LW is both looking pretty good! This is a good trial! :thumbsup:

CTPhil · Dec 18, 2011

Wow, Liquid Wrench, I never would have guessed!

lilranch2001 · Dec 18, 2011

I just found this thread, but my vote would have been for FF from the start, just based on how it has broken the corroded hitch receiver 2 years ago

I have turned several of my neighbors on to it and now they are as amazed as I am

varmint · Dec 18, 2011

Interesting, absolutely! I have, and have used, the LPS 3, and while it's okay, I don't feel its a miracle worker. Something a little exotic, but hundreds (thousands?) of years old as a tool rust preventer is camelia oil- the Japanese have used it forever. Seems to work well, especially on pricey fine tools in humid (Japanese Islands) atmosphere. Check it out. But for shovels, axes, and basic tools, cheap is good!

Gizmo2 · Dec 18, 2011

Lawnjocky said:
Sorry I'm a day late updating, got busy yesterday.
The race is tightening up.
Motor oil is the first to rust. Several small specks scattered across the metal.
WD40 gave up the ghost overnight. It was fine one day, the next had rust.
Fluid Film has one spot on it that looks iffy. Its not brown, black and only the one spot.
Liquid Wrench looks as good as the day I put it on.

I would say FF and LW are neck and neck with LW leading by a nose.

Good looking out, keep the info coming and thanks.