Clenzoil vs Ballistol - skin safety

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You may have seen a recent project farm video that shows clenzoil pretty handily beating others as far as lubricity. I’ve used ballistol for many years, and I really enjoy cleaning my guns. Maybe more than shooting them.

I know all about “over cleaning” but cleaning is an extremely enjoyable part of the hobby for me including trying out new cleaners and lubes. I picked up some clenzoil, seems to work fine, but it’s extremely hard to clean off my skin. I also notice it sets off my voc meters in the entire house for a solid 8 hours. Just curious, how bad is this stuff for direct skin contact? What clp do you use?

I refuse to wear gloves, would rather go back to ballistol. I also precision oil/grease mating points and don’t rely purely on clp for lube. I primarily shoot o/u, a few hundred rounds a month. With various handguns and rifles scattered in. No black powder.
 
You may have seen a recent project farm video that shows clenzoil pretty handily beating others as far as lubricity. I’ve used ballistol for many years, and I really enjoy cleaning my guns. Maybe more than shooting them.

I know all about “over cleaning” but cleaning is an extremely enjoyable part of the hobby for me including trying out new cleaners and lubes. I picked up some clenzoil, seems to work fine, but it’s extremely hard to clean off my skin. I also notice it sets off my voc meters in the entire house for a solid 8 hours. Just curious, how bad is this stuff for direct skin contact? What clp do you use?

I refuse to wear gloves, would rather go back to ballistol. I also precision oil/grease mating points and don’t rely purely on clp for lube. I primarily shoot o/u, a few hundred rounds a month. With various handguns and rifles scattered in. No black powder.
Didn't see the Project Farm video but you can't go wrong with Ballistol. I have 3-4 CLP fluids and Ballistol is my favorite overall. I'm not now nor ever plan on shooting in -15 degree weather or desert heat of 115... Ballistol works great on all of my firearms and seems quite forgiving for direct skin contact. My newest addition was G96. Very good stuff but probably more toxic than Ballistol.
 
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