Came across this , what I found interesting, article where a guy tested 46 popular rust prevention products to see what would happen.
From a site called day at the range
Now he tested for a number of factors such as water dispersion, rust prevention, lubricity, odor ( important when hunting I guess ) among others.
He made sample steel slabs to apply each product to and subjected them to an accelerated rust cycle . Indoors and out. Salt water sprays, exposed to the elements. Even a very clever “ finger print “ test to see the reaction of touching a piece of steel after being treated.
Out of 46 highly touted rust prevention products 43 flat out failed.
Yes. He used extreme conditions but only to accelerate the outcome.
If a product can withstand extreme
Conditions it must be pretty good.
I found it in a search entitled
Comprehensive corrosion test. 46 products compared.
Like I said , it’s extreme. But if your a gun , knife, bow, razor fan and you want something that works. This is interesting.
Which 3 , only 3 , out of 46 , actually did what they claim?
Do you see your favorite product here that you swear by? And you know it really works? You recommended it to others because you know it’s the best! And you’ve tested it extensively? Did you?
I don’t know what many here consider long term but regardless, this is kinda interesting to read. When you spend this much time and effort to say a product is the best maybe I’ll listen. Clearly looking at the sample board 3 actually did work. And you can easily pick them out. If nothing else I tip my hat to his efforts. Very cool.
From a site called day at the range
Now he tested for a number of factors such as water dispersion, rust prevention, lubricity, odor ( important when hunting I guess ) among others.
He made sample steel slabs to apply each product to and subjected them to an accelerated rust cycle . Indoors and out. Salt water sprays, exposed to the elements. Even a very clever “ finger print “ test to see the reaction of touching a piece of steel after being treated.
Out of 46 highly touted rust prevention products 43 flat out failed.
Yes. He used extreme conditions but only to accelerate the outcome.
If a product can withstand extreme
Conditions it must be pretty good.
I found it in a search entitled
Comprehensive corrosion test. 46 products compared.
Like I said , it’s extreme. But if your a gun , knife, bow, razor fan and you want something that works. This is interesting.
Which 3 , only 3 , out of 46 , actually did what they claim?
Do you see your favorite product here that you swear by? And you know it really works? You recommended it to others because you know it’s the best! And you’ve tested it extensively? Did you?
I don’t know what many here consider long term but regardless, this is kinda interesting to read. When you spend this much time and effort to say a product is the best maybe I’ll listen. Clearly looking at the sample board 3 actually did work. And you can easily pick them out. If nothing else I tip my hat to his efforts. Very cool.
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