Beeman Silicone?

[.20calguy]

I don't get silicone oil on anything but high pressure orings, ect., but I have been whipping my guns down with these so called "silicone cloths" for forty+ years.
It feels oily, but not at all like silicone.

 

[KWK]

I think Ballistol works better
Did anybody know they make this?

 

[Patrick1]

I think Ballistol works better
Did anybody know they make this?
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[Bear-of-Grayling]

Silicone cloths are very handy. They do protect the metal parts and the wood stock finish. The only potential future problem is the silicones NEVER can be completely removed from the stock. Stripping the stock and using a lacquer thinner wash will get some of the silicones, but not all of them. Then when applying the clear coat, the left over silicones will cause ”fisheyes” In the finish.

 

[Mycapt65]

I'm one of those freaks that loves the smell of regular Ballistol. So maybe Shnapps is a worth a try

 

[KWK]

Silicone cloths are very handy. They do protect the metal parts and the wood stock finish. The only potential future problem is the silicones NEVER can be completely removed from the stock. Stripping the stock and using a lacquer thinner wash will get some of the silicones, but not all of them. Then when applying the clear coat, the left over silicones will cause ”fisheyes” In the finish.

Especially if you're spraying a finish. Mega fisheyes. Ask an auto body guy.

 

[MDriskill]

My wipe-down rag is an ancient, tattered Beeman "silicone" cloth...which has been drenched in Ballistol for the last decade or so.

I love Ballistol's aroma, but have noticed it is an efficient woman repellent. Make of that what you will.

 

[Bear-of-Grayling]

I love Ballistol's aroma, but have noticed it is an efficient woman repellent.

I’ll have to remember this the next time my wife gets some honeydo projects. I’ll use it as a cologne..

 

[.20calguy]

Silicone cloths are very handy. They do protect the metal parts and the wood stock finish. The only potential future problem is the silicones NEVER can be completely removed from the stock. Stripping the stock and using a lacquer thinner wash will get some of the silicones, but not all of them. Then when applying the clear coat, the left over silicones will cause ”fisheyes” In the finish.

Yes I know and that's why I only put it on high pressure seals, but like I said, the cloth Robert Beeman put in that pack is oily like balistol, not like silicone. ??

 

[.20calguy]

My wipe-down cloth is an ancient tattered Beeman "silicone" cloth...which has been drenched in Ballistol for the last decade or so.

I love Ballistol's aroma, but have noticed it is an efficient woman repellent. Make of that what you will.

 

[bustachip]

I don't get silicone oil on anything but high pressure orings, ect., but I have been whipping my guns down with these so called "silicone cloths" for forty+ years.
It feels oily, but not at all like silicone.
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Remoil for me.

 

[Beeman22]

Remoil for me.

I used remoil for years because it was easy and left the bluing protected without looking streaky or oily. But I think there are some silicones in that as well, which I now try to avoid. Now I use a nice piece of 100% cotton flannel and Ballistol. I didn't discover it until I was an adult, so I'm not crazy about the smell - I've gotten used to it, but still don't care for it. I grew up with my dad using WD-40 for his guns, so that's the "classic" smell I long for, but no way I'm using that stuff on any of my guns!

 

[bustachip]

I used remoil for years because it was easy and left the bluing protected without looking streaky or oily. But I think there are some silicones in that as well, which I now try to avoid. Now I use a nice piece of 100% cotton flannel and Ballistol. I didn't discover it until I was an adult, so I'm not crazy about the smell - I've gotten used to it, but still don't care for it. I grew up with my dad using WD-40 for his guns, so that's the "classic" smell I long for, but no way I'm using that stuff on any of my guns!

Ballistol is good stuff and I've got more of it than I'll ever use, still I choose Remoil it's my favorite.
WD40 will leave a residue that will gunk up your
mechanisms and jam up the framis..lol. I do use WD40 on some stuff in the shop but never a gun.
It has its purpose.

 

[jccams]

My wipe-down rag is an ancient, tattered Beeman "silicone" cloth...which has been drenched in Ballistol for the last decade or so.

I love Ballistol's aroma, but have noticed it is an efficient woman repellent. Make of that what you will.

Mine is the same but is impregnated with hoppes gun oil.

 

[JEFFPPC]

WD40......Water Displacement. Not lubricant nor rust prevention.

 

[MDriskill]

Yes I know and that's why I only put it on high pressure seals, but like I said, the cloth Robert Beeman put in that pack is oily like balistol, not like silicone. ??

I'm no chemist, but there are many types of silicone oil out there, made in many different formulations and viscosity weights. Whatever was on Beeman's cloth was not the same stiff stuff you lube seals with.