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On an other Forum I came across this product, members there that have used it have had good results. I have used other products from this company and have been satisfied. Anyone here used this one?
http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.a ... 43440&ap=1

I haven't tried that one. But if you're looking for a rust preventative, check out this comparison test. Based on those results, I bought a can of the Boeshield, but I haven't used it enough yet to form my own opinion.

No Penrol listed??

ERLover wrote:No Penrol listed??

Nope. They must think it's a paint additive or something!

But I do find that Penetrol leaves surfaces somewhat sticky, unless you apply JPW on top of it after it dries. Boeshield T9 is supposed to leave a waxy finish of it's own. So far I've only tried it on a seriously pedestrian application (a sticking corrosion-prone toilet flush lever). But so far, so good with that.

BuckeyeDennis wrote:

ERLover wrote:No Penrol listed??

Nope. They must think it's a paint additive or something!

But I do find that Penetrol leaves surfaces somewhat sticky, unless you apply JPW on top of it after it dries. Boeshield T9 is supposed to leave a waxy finish of it's own. So far I've only tried it on a seriously pedestrian application (a sticking corrosion-prone toilet flush lever). But so far, so good with that.

I dont have my can of Pentrol at moms, but the ER tubes I did with it even after fully dried where a bit less then tacky. If I remember right onthe instructions for metal after dried, buff with a cotton towel.
Sis is coming in tomorrow for a few days to relieve me and going home to Atown, If I remember I will look at the instructions and report back on that.
Went to there site cant pull up instructions, just what it does and doesnt

BuckeyeDennis wrote:

ERLover wrote:No Penrol listed??

Nope. They must think it's a paint additive or something!

But I do find that Penetrol leaves surfaces somewhat sticky, unless you apply JPW on top of it after it dries. Boeshield T9 is supposed to leave a waxy finish of it's own. So far I've only tried it on a seriously pedestrian application (a sticking corrosion-prone toilet flush lever). But so far, so good with that.

My Penetrol dries to a perfectly dry surface. Absolutely no stickiness! I wonder if yours has been compromised somehow? Left to get too cold, too hot, left with lid off too long, had something added.

Fine Woodworking did a test of 19 of them in 2012 and the one they liked the best was CRC 3-36 (or Moovit if you want a non-petroleum product). WD-40, LPS 3 and 3M Rust Fighter did almost as well, but the latter two left a sticky residue. Old favorites like waxes and camellia oil did poorly. Bostick Glidecote was in the middle of the pack - better than Rustoleum Rust Inhibitor or Rusterizer but not as good as the top-rated ones. Most of the products did better on tool steel than cast iron. None of the top products caused problems with finishing. If you can't find CRC 3-36, try good old WD-40*. That's what I use (and a dehumidifier) and my tools stay rust-free.

* Oddly, WD-40 "Long Term Corrosion Inhibitor" did somewhat worse than regular WD-40, which is a lot cheaper.

john_001 wrote:Fine Woodworking did a test of 19 of them in 2012 and the one they liked the best was CRC 3-36 (or Moovit if you want a non-petroleum product). WD-40, LPS 3 and 3M Rust Fighter did almost as well, but the latter two left a sticky residue. Old favorites like waxes and camellia oil did poorly. Bostick Glidecote was in the middle of the pack - better than Rustoleum Rust Inhibitor or Rusterizer but not as good as the top-rated ones. Most of the products did better on tool steel than cast iron. None of the top products caused problems with finishing. If you can't find CRC 3-36, try good old WD-40*. That's what I use (and a dehumidifier) and my tools stay rust-free.

* Oddly, WD-40 "Long Term Corrosion Inhibitor" did somewhat worse than regular WD-40, which is a lot cheaper.

WD-40 doesn't cause problems with finishing??? You have to be kidding.

jsburger wrote:

john_001 wrote:Fine Woodworking did a test of 19 of them in 2012 and the one they liked the best was CRC 3-36 (or Moovit if you want a non-petroleum product). WD-40, LPS 3 and 3M Rust Fighter did almost as well, but the latter two left a sticky residue. Old favorites like waxes and camellia oil did poorly. Bostick Glidecote was in the middle of the pack - better than Rustoleum Rust Inhibitor or Rusterizer but not as good as the top-rated ones. Most of the products did better on tool steel than cast iron. None of the top products caused problems with finishing. If you can't find CRC 3-36, try good old WD-40*. That's what I use (and a dehumidifier) and my tools stay rust-free.

* Oddly, WD-40 "Long Term Corrosion Inhibitor" did somewhat worse than regular WD-40, which is a lot cheaper.

WD-40 doesn't cause problems with finishing??? You have to be kidding.

No, it doesn't, as long as it doesn't get on the wood!

FWIW, my bike mechanic son told me a while back that Boeshield T-9 was the best for keeping bike chains rust-free. I have been using it for about 3 years and so far so good. No experience really with the other products, but this one does seem to work. Full Disclosure: I have nothing to do with the company that makes the stuff.