Eezox, tell me about it
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Littlehud
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Slip 2000 is my favorite lube. Withstands heat and cold better than frog lube. works wonderfully on all my pistols and rifles. Put it in your door locks etc.. and you will never have another problem with them.
I use all of their products. Good stuff.
This was quite a comprehensive test by a 'private citizen' and the results were certainly interesting. For those with A.D.D., the best rust preventatives were:
FrogLube
Hornady One-Shot
WD-40 Specialist "Long Term Corrosion Inhibitor"
The best lubricant, by a decent margin, was FrogLube.
It seems like FrogLube deserves a space in my gun maintenance box. Like Birdiemc, I just ordered a 4 oz. bottle of EEZOX based on others recommendations, but it did 'average' in the test. Still sounds like it's useful, so not a waste of money. Just another addition to all the 'wonder oils' and 'cleaners' I've accumulated.
KS2506
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After 65 years of fooling with guns, Have tried almost all cleaning products for barrels, actions and rust protection. Love the smell of Hoppes #9, good for shotguns and great rust remover. Best copper remover for rifles and pistols for me is Bore Tech products. Best rust preventer and have used for over 50 years is good old RIG Grease and their applicator. For lube, I use BreakFree and Shooters Choice gun grease. Just my 2 cents, everyone has their likes and dislikes.
Eezox leaves a dry film that doesn't attract dust like wd40 if you use it sparingly. If you lather it on there, depending on the climate it will take several days to soak in. I use it to prevent rust and run a patch through the bore after cleaning or if the rifle will not be in use for a while.
I have used Eezox for more than 10 years as a rust preventive and like it a lot. Beware of Hornady One-Shot because there are 2 different versions. The widely available and inexpensive version is not nearly as good as the hard to find and more expensive version. I have had to clean dried Frog-lube off of many semi-auto pistols and ar-15s, it is NOT fun. Frog Lube seems to be good IF you shoot the firearm regularly. Left to itself, Frog-lube seems to turn into dried grape jelly-and that probably makes it a good rust preventive-but your gun might not run after sitting for a long period.
ntsqd
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The little sample of Frog Lube that I got with who knows what said to apply, bake, and then wipe off the excess. Reading posts like above I wonder if people are applying it correctly?
The product that I've used in the past that I recall being "eeze-ox" had a particular stench that caused that shop to stop using it. Same stuff?
The product that I've used in the past that I recall being "eeze-ox" had a particular stench that caused that shop to stop using it. Same stuff?
As with all products we should read and follow the manufactures directions . There is a lot to be said about operator error due to the fact that we are human and as such we don't always read and follow the manufactures directions OOPS why didn't it work as advertised must not be as good as they said it was couldn't be me .
Preatorian
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2 Versions? How do you tell the difference?
The smell of Eezox can be considered as obnoxious. I knew a guy that loved the smell, but I only tolerate it.
Cole
Forget the hype, every manufacturer is going to tell you their product is the best. But listen to the folks who have responded; these guys are users and knowledgeable enough to give a fair and accurate testimonial and they are amongst the forums best and most trusted contributors. Is Eezox better than the old standby cleaners and lubrications? No, not necessarily, but it is easier and performs as well!
Eezox is a CLP so it is a one stop shop for many gun care needs. It doesn't matter if it's the best since "the best" is a subjective call. It works and more and more folks are using it. It seems very unlikely, to many people, that a product which is easier to use could actually work well but it does. Unlike petroleum based oils, the CLP products have lubrications that bond with the surfaces they contact and this is most beneficial in areas where the finish is worn or has been compromised. Plus, as stated before, the bonding effect makes the product build upon itself in subsequent applications so it truly does improve protection the more you use it.
Lubricity is the result of many factors which include applied lubrications but is most dependent, in good designs, on the load balance on the faying surfaces, base materials of these surfaces and the surface finishes. A well designed gun doesn't need much lubrication and CLP products give better protection in light applications than oils. IMHO, light lubrication is best on personal firearms and CLP products will give you just that with both good protection and good lubricity!
I don't use Eezox but I know several people that do and, the only reason I can give you for not personally using it is that I am using another CLP product that has been working for me flawlessly for all the reasons given here about Eezox! I like the CLP concept!
One word of advice though, I would recommend against using other cleaner products with any CLP as other chemicals can and do remove older applications which reduces the CLP overall time developed effectiveness. When you use the special products for lead and copper fouling removal, confine the applications to only those areas where it is truly needed and follow up with a good cleaning using your usual product.
Eezox is a CLP so it is a one stop shop for many gun care needs. It doesn't matter if it's the best since "the best" is a subjective call. It works and more and more folks are using it. It seems very unlikely, to many people, that a product which is easier to use could actually work well but it does. Unlike petroleum based oils, the CLP products have lubrications that bond with the surfaces they contact and this is most beneficial in areas where the finish is worn or has been compromised. Plus, as stated before, the bonding effect makes the product build upon itself in subsequent applications so it truly does improve protection the more you use it.
Lubricity is the result of many factors which include applied lubrications but is most dependent, in good designs, on the load balance on the faying surfaces, base materials of these surfaces and the surface finishes. A well designed gun doesn't need much lubrication and CLP products give better protection in light applications than oils. IMHO, light lubrication is best on personal firearms and CLP products will give you just that with both good protection and good lubricity!
I don't use Eezox but I know several people that do and, the only reason I can give you for not personally using it is that I am using another CLP product that has been working for me flawlessly for all the reasons given here about Eezox! I like the CLP concept!
One word of advice though, I would recommend against using other cleaner products with any CLP as other chemicals can and do remove older applications which reduces the CLP overall time developed effectiveness. When you use the special products for lead and copper fouling removal, confine the applications to only those areas where it is truly needed and follow up with a good cleaning using your usual product.
ntsqd
Well-Known Member
FWIW I think "CLP" is an oxymoron. I do not believe that one fluid can be superior at all three functions over a dedicated product. I can see the "L" & "P" aspects going hand in hand. I have great difficulty in believing that the "C" can as well. A good cleaner is directly at odds with the "L" & "P" functions.
