Q: Armorall for the rails?

08-08-2001, 06:03 AM

Maybe it's a weird idea; but since Armorall apparently has more "slicky" than just about anything, I wonder if applying it to a gun's rails would be suitable; and/or if it would be contra-indicated?

Johnny Peppers · 08-08-2001, 02:03 PM

As long as they are still selling regular lubricants, I would avoid using something designed for automobile tires. Who knows what is actually in the stuff. Could be corrosive over the long term.

Don · 08-08-2001, 06:07 PM

08-08-2001, 09:11 PM

The German military spec. vaseline for the rails,for what its worth.

stymie · 08-08-2001, 11:14 PM

I used to use Armorall to put a gloss on the Goodyear Gatorback tires mounted on my '92 Stealth Twin Turbo. After about 3 months of use... the sidewalls exhibited silver streaking from the bead to the tire's tread. It was apparently leaching the aluminum out of the wheels. I strongly recommend EEZOX as the ultimate CLP for all firearms.

Johnny Peppers · 08-08-2001, 11:48 PM

Depends on how you use your Luger.

Thor · 08-08-2001, 11:54 PM

Ouch!! Indeed!!!

08-09-2001, 08:42 AM

Y'all talkin' 'bout Kantuky?

08-10-2001, 09:28 AM

08-10-2001, 09:35 AM

But, seriously; since Armorall is so slicky, I wondered if it was suitable to lubricate the rails. I spilled some on the floor in our front hall and even though I tried to get it all up, we slipped and slid for a couple of months.

08-08-2001, 06:03 AM	#1
Ad Guest Posts: n/a	Q: Armorall for the rails? Maybe it's a weird idea; but since Armorall apparently has more "slicky" than just about anything, I wonder if applying it to a gun's rails would be suitable; and/or if it would be contra-indicated?

08-08-2001, 02:03 PM	#2
Johnny Peppers User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Calion, Arkansas Posts: 1,042 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Q: Armorall for the rails? As long as they are still selling regular lubricants, I would avoid using something designed for automobile tires. Who knows what is actually in the stuff. Could be corrosive over the long term.

08-08-2001, 06:07 PM	#3
Don User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 146 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	How about K-Y? (EOM)

08-08-2001, 09:11 PM	#4
REB Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How about K-Y? The German military spec. vaseline for the rails,for what its worth.

08-08-2001, 11:14 PM	#5
stymie User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: KC,MO USA Posts: 114 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Correct... I used to use Armorall to put a gloss on the Goodyear Gatorback tires mounted on my '92 Stealth Twin Turbo. After about 3 months of use... the sidewalls exhibited silver streaking from the bead to the tire's tread. It was apparently leaching the aluminum out of the wheels. I strongly recommend EEZOX as the ultimate CLP for all firearms.

08-08-2001, 11:48 PM	#6
Johnny Peppers User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Calion, Arkansas Posts: 1,042 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: How about K-Y? Depends on how you use your Luger.

08-08-2001, 11:54 PM	#7
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Re: How about K-Y? Ouch!! Indeed!!!

08-09-2001, 08:42 AM	#8
BobL Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How about K-Y? Y'all talkin' 'bout Kantuky?

08-10-2001, 09:28 AM	#9
Ad Guest Posts: n/a	I AM from Kaintucky. How'd you know that? (EOM)

08-10-2001, 09:35 AM	#10
Ad Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I AM from Kaintucky. How'd you know that? But, seriously; since Armorall is so slicky, I wondered if it was suitable to lubricate the rails. I spilled some on the floor in our front hall and even though I tried to get it all up, we slipped and slid for a couple of months.