Break-Free PCL

[kd5byb]

Anyone ever try Break-Free PCL? Made by the same people who make Break-Free CLP, which is a pretty nice firearms lubricant. I bought a can in my last McMaster-Carr order and am curious to try it. Will report back.

later,
b

 

[tom slick]

I've used PCL and couldn't figure out the difference between it and CLP. it's good stuff but it still stinks.

 

[kd5byb]

It does smell much like CLP - stinky. One difference I can tell between it and CLP: PCL seems to be clear in color, while my CLP is dark, almost grey in color when on a gun-cleaning patch. My CLP is probably five years old - wonder if new CLP is clear?

 

[Saturn_Fan]

I love CLP for my guns, but I am now becoming a big fan of Eezox. Haven' heard of the PCL stuff, but neat play on their name.

 

[kd5byb]

Eezox is great stuff - I have a hard time finding it, so I usually use CorrosionX (not the gun product, but the standard or aviation product) or CLP. My only complaint with Eezox (and this is a minor gripe!) is that it doesn't seem to lubricate as well as the CLP. But the difference is pretty slight and the Eezox is very clean once it dries to a film.

CorrosionX is pretty neat stuff - it's a reasonably good lubricant and is an incredible rust protector. We use it at work (the aviation product) and it's as close to an all-in-one product as I've found. We went around the building lubricating our Pershing-missile era building's locks and hinges and the improvement was wonderful. The front door lock which used to stick no longer sticks.

I just tried the PCL on my Victorinox multi-tool after cleaning and sharpening it. Works well. It did manage to clean off some residue on the jaws of the pliers, so it does have some cleaning power as the name suggests. Seems to be as good as any other lubricant.

later,
b

 

[Saturn_Fan]

Yeah, the Eezox stuff can be hard to find. I only order it from one place, the maker's web site that can be found using google as i don't think I can post it here. They shipped the stuff to me lightning quick, so I'll always have a good supplier for it.

I agree on the Eezox not having the best lubrication qualities. I use it only for one thing: Rust protection for long term storage of guns in the humidity of summer. In a major gun magazine test, the Eezox came in #1 with nearly 0% rust.

Surprisingly, in another test, WD-40 came in near the top in rustproofing. I was shocked as it beat some of the expensive stuff from the major gun solvent companies.

For a true all in one, CLP is still my favorite. I will buy a can of the corrosion X stuff on your recommendation.

 

[kd5byb]

Good evening all,

Just a follow-up: Been using the PCL around the house for common applications. For instance, I just lubricated the sliding track on the metal drawer under my workbench and have used it to lubricate my Victorinox multi-tool.

It works very well and seems to be a very solid lubricant. Certainly far better than WD-40.

thanks much!
ben

 

[Mucho_MPG]

Yeah, CLP is tought to beat, but its cost prohibitive for me to use where WD would suffice, like creaky doors etc. I think CLP price has gone up. I think it is darned near 5 bucks for a can that doesn't last that long.

I reserve CLP for my guns and fishing reels exclusively.

 

[Kazan]

My first introduction to Break-free was the little black bottle that came with a M16 and over the years I have tried many other lubes but have not found a better oil for the AR/M16 .

After breaking many small drills and taps , I switched to using break-free for machine work and while I am not fond of the smell I can't argue with success .

A little history
http://www.madogre.com/Interviews/breakfree.htm