Rust test on metal -vs- oils and solvents

[K31]

Nice write up. I just wish you would have included Militec.

El Hefe may gay-up my avatar for linking to this site but:

http://www.thegunzone.com/rust.html

Also, no Miltec but another test:

http://www.6mmbr.com/corrosiontest.html

 

[rob-cubed]

If I would've included Militec, I think Chad would've come over to my house and peed on that plate...

After hearing so many bad things about Militec, I don't even own any.

Thanks for the additional links K31, my findings were pretty much identical and those guys did a better job photographing them than I did. I really wish I'd taken more photos over the first couple of days as the differences between them were most apparent early on.

 

[2SAM22]

If I would've included Militec, I think Chad would've come over to my house and peed on that plate...

After hearing so many bad things about Militec, I don't even own any.

Thanks for the additional links K31, my findings were pretty much identical and those guys did a better job photographing them than I did. I really wish I'd taken more photos over the first couple of days as the differences between them were most apparent early on.

I don't doubt Chad, but I've had good luck with Militec. At least as far as the anti-corrosion properties go.
It's what we use on our issued firearms, rifles and handguns, and being out in all kinds of weather, rain, snow, etc., with the firearms exposed to the elements, I've never had any rust on them.
I don't think it's the "end all" in corrosion resistance, but it's worked for me.

 

[scattergun6]

Excellent information - thanks for taking the time and effort to conduct this test.The Army instilled in me a reliance on BreakFree CLP...I see now by the results of your test it was warranted.

 

[oldman12]

I had bought some of the Militec 1 Grease,seems to stay where you put it, After cleaning with Hoppes #9 and Break free,i always coat with Hoppes oil.

I have decide after I am finished with The Hoppes oil i'm going with a synthetic motor oil.

Thanks Rob Cubed for your time and effort.

 

[Crxflippr]

Good test, but pictures 5 and 6 make me wonder if the 2 weeks of hanging somehow altered how the applicants sat on the sheets. Notice how the rust gets heavier as the you travel down the sheet. Also the weird pattern that developed on wipeout was confusing. If you try this again, I would recommend hanging the sheet from both ends so it lies horizontal and all treatments are treated equally.