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Hi all,

I have been experimenting with different products like:
CLP
Cleanzoil
Rem Oil
Hoppes #9

I started off with Hoppes and it is still my favorite; why, I don't know.

Anyway, I have noticed that CLP has been removing a lot more dirt faster than the others. But, is it really doing the job or am I delusional? The patches say the barrel is clean, i.e. no more fouling. True or false?

Hoppes #9 takes a while to oxidize the copper fouling, but it does work. CLP does not state it works on copper, Hoppes will anyway, but slowly.

What have you found?
 
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I use CLP for quick cleanings and it works well. I prefer Hoppes or Shooters Choice for a more thorough cleaning. I do like CLP a lot for lube on my AR15s. Works well and makes it easier to clean after shooting.

Remoil is a great oil to wipe down on guns for short term storage as it prevents rust well. Its a terrible lube and cleaner.
 
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I find it to be a decent all around cleaner, lube, protection. There are many products out there that do some or all of the above better - e.g., Eezox is very impressive from a protection perspective and it's a good cleaner too. Lube...not so much.
 
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I use Hoppes for cleaning and used to use CLP for lubrication. It works fairly well. I still use Hoppes for cleaning, but use Mil-Com TW25B and MC2500 oil exclusively for many years now. I still use CLP for general lubrication for things around the house and shop.

TXPO
 
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CLP does what it claims.

There may be other, newer, products that also do what CLP claims, but no product enjoys 30 years longevity unless it's (at the very least) "good" at what it's marketed for.
 
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I assume you are talking about Breakfree CLP??

I use it on occasion as a lubricant but these days it is used as my primary protectant which it excels at based on my own tests and other tests though Eezox is tops as a long term or very harsh conditions protectant such as where corrosive materials including salt may be an issue.

I use what I consider to be among the best for cleaning, lubricating, and protecting the investment in my firearms and to keep them in top functional condition. That means I use a multitude of products instead of one CLP.

For cleaning I use primarily Hoppes NO.9 like I have been for five decases. If odor is an issue I use Hoppes Elite Gun Cleaner, and for more aggressive cleaning that may include copper removal I use Butch's Bore Shine.

For lubing I use primarily Slide Glide grease on my metal frame SIG pistols and either Weapon Shield or M-Pro 7 LPX for my poly frame pistols and other firearms and occasionaly on my metal frame SIG pistols too.

As I said for protectant I use primarily Breakfree CLP or Eezox if called for longer term storage or for very harsh conditions. My own tests have shown that and also show that Weaponshield and M-Pro 7 LPX are pretty decent as a protectant while Ballistol and Hoppes NO. 9 oil (basically just mineral oil I belive) are not so good though most will probably never approach the test conditions that I used and may find perfectly fine results with both but I personally prefer the extra margin of protection.

As far as lubricating IMO in 95 percent of cases it is more important to keep a firearm properly lubricated than what lubricant is used. I like grease for my metal frame SIGs because I don't have to worry about it burning or running off of the critical frame rails like I might with a liquid lube.

If I had to use only one brand bottle/can of a CLP for the rest of my days if would probably be Weaponshield or M-Pro 7 LPX. I am not saying they are the best but I believe they are among the best products and I am sure there are other great CLPs also. G96 Synthetic is the next one I want to try some day. If I was told I can only use Breakfree CLP I could make that work too.
 
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Is Break-Free as good as it claimed?

I don't know. It's good enough for government work and since that I somehow came into three of the big bottles, I imagine that it'd be good until the day I use it all up.
 
#12 ·
As an all-around product it does ok.

1. As a cleaner its ok, but can't beat Gun Scrubber.
2. As a lube its ok, but you can't beat a fully synthetic oil.
3. As a corrosion inhibitor its ok, but you can't beat Eezox.
4. As a bore cleaner it's ok, but you can't beat Montana Extreme.
 
#13 · (Edited)
collim1 said:
I prefer Hoppes or Shooters Choice for a more thorough cleaning. I do like CLP a lot for lube...
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It was only on GT that I learned BreakFree CLP can be used as a cleaner. I've always used it (and still do) as a lubricant only.

And always used Hoppes # 9 as the cleaner.
 
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Used to be a big fan of BF and FP-10 CLP. Started using Slip2000 EWL and really like it. You still need a dedicated copper solvent every once in a while, but a good CLP or even oil is fine for routine cleanings. Essentially all it's doing is loosening up the fouling so you can scrub or wipe it off.
 
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Patchman said:
It was only on GT that I learned BreakFree CLP can be used as a cleaner. I've always used it (and still do) as a lubricant only.

And always used Hoppes # 9 as the cleaner.
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CLP stands for Cleaner, Lubricant, Protection.

It was the military solution for a simple dies it all liquid so soldiers only had to carry one little bottle.

It is a compromise solution that does 3 things fairly well, but there are better single purpose products out there.

posted from my stupid smart phone, please excuse any spelling mistakes.
 
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Has anyone mentioned CLP had as an active ingredient PTFE ?
Take a stab at spelling that.

Pollyfloratetraethyline.

Very advanced lubricant. NASA uses PTFE where no other products work.

sent from my rotary wall phone
 
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Another opinion:

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9QHy2-3-9k"]Ballistol vs Break-Free CLP vs RemOil vs Hoppes #9 vs Hoppes Elite Oil vs Tetra Gun Grease vs WD-40? - YouTube[/ame]
 
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I tend to use whatever I have around for cleaning and lube. If I get a free sample or frequently bottles of various agents as door prizes/ give always at matches that will be what I use. I have not found one product to be so superior to the others that I will go out of my way to purchase it. I do not believe in constant boot camp white glove inspection cleaning. My guns get cleaned when they need it which is generally every 500 rounds or so with autos and twice a year ( every couple thousand ) for revolvers. As long as they are working I am happy. Any gun that can not continue to function with this schedule gets sold. I have no tolerance for finicky guns ! I will clean my glock barrels every 200 round when shooting cast bullets but most people take apart and clean way too much
 
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As far as lubricating IMO in 95 percent of cases it is more important to keep a firearm properly lubricated than what lubricant is used.
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This.

Almost every gun I come in contact with is bone dry and the people wonder why it isn't functioning right or showing excess wear.


I mostly lube with Break Free CLP.
Where there's heavy metal to metal contact I use a military grease.

Where the guns are subject to rust I wipe them down with Corrosion X (We use to use the stuff on the helicopters in the Gulf of Mexico).
 
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