MIKE HALEY RILEY CLOE Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 I am just wondering what is everyones opinion on the best spring lubricant? I have been using WD-40, it seems to work, but i would like to keep my grippers in good shape (forever, if thats possible). Is there anything that may prevent rusting? Forgive me if this question has been asked, I was looking at old threads of broken springs, and wanted to make sure this does not happen to my "collection". Thanks for any suggestions, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGuy Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 Mike I have often immersed an entire gripper in hot soapy water to clean it. My grippers have no rust at all. I let them dry and then coat the spring with 3 in 1 oil. Try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat 74 Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 I use Rem Oil. It's an oil made by Remington Arms for guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarBender Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 I have heard that White Lightning is good for use on gripper springs. I haven't tried it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulgrim Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 I coat the spring with a light machine oil like 3 in 1, and I make sure it gets between the wires everywhere. works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wells Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 I use good Ole CLP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bender Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 CLP. Any gun oil works fine too. The thinner oils tend to run off much quicker. I have grippers with 3-1 at work and grippers with CLP at home. I have to re-oil the 3-1's, but the CLP's are still well oiled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRBeyers Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 Please forgive my ignorance, but what is CLP??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bballdad Posted October 11, 2003 Share Posted October 11, 2003 Was wondering the same thing? CLP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKE HALEY RILEY CLOE Posted October 11, 2003 Author Share Posted October 11, 2003 Thanks guys for all the replies, I knew you would have some good ideas! As I write this ,my grippers are all over the kitchen table drying! I used some 3-1 oil (because I already had some in the basement, of course only my wife knew where to find it ). Thanks again for the suggestions! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrw125 Posted October 11, 2003 Share Posted October 11, 2003 CLP, its a military thing Just some gun oil. Like bender said, thicker than 3 in 1 or Wd. Good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wells Posted October 11, 2003 Share Posted October 11, 2003 (edited) Generic military term for a particular lubricant that can Clean, Lubricate, and Preserve your weapon. CLP removes firing residues (powder burns), carbon deposits (especially in and around the firing mechanism) and other contaminants. Repels water like nothing else and is an awesome rust inhibitor. This single application eliminates the need for separate applications of power solvents, bore cleaners, gun oils/greases which makes cleaning out in the sticks a breeze. The best known CLP is made by and called BreakFree; I still have a bottle that I carry with me all over the world from my USMC days. Excellent for cleaning and lubing combat folding knives. I would swear by CLP and have used it to keep a duty sidearm in best possible working order. Realibility is much more important than accuracy and firepower in the long run in regards to close protection and special security work. A single drop goes a long way. I even have used it for eye drops when I had some 'serious' sand blown into my eyes by helicopter wash while out in the field. Two canteens of water couldn't flush the sand paticles embedded in my eyes but a drop in each eye did the trick with a slight burn... but hey the 'Doc' said it probably saved my eyes. In the Marines CLP was second best to only that extra pair of socks in your pack. Edited October 11, 2003 by wells Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chips Posted October 11, 2003 Share Posted October 11, 2003 That's one heck of an endorsment. I also have used Breakfree to completely restore an old shotgun I inherited. I too was quite pleased with how well it works. Its great for knifes as well. But the eye thing is new to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybersnott Posted October 11, 2003 Share Posted October 11, 2003 WD-40 is a penetrating oil... it's what I use. Using an old toothbrush, squirt a dab of WD-40 on the brush then work it into the coil and around the spring. Just be careful not to get any on the handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bballdad Posted October 11, 2003 Share Posted October 11, 2003 went to walmart and got some rem oil. Works good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulgrim Posted October 11, 2003 Share Posted October 11, 2003 http://www.wholesalehunter.com/product/bre...reades/clp2.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulgrim Posted October 11, 2003 Share Posted October 11, 2003 http://www.madogre.com/Interviews/breakfree.htm That guy wrote alot about CLP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRBeyers Posted October 11, 2003 Share Posted October 11, 2003 Thanks for the clarification, not having served in the military, and not much into guns.......but its off to my local hunting and fishing store for some BreakFree!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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