Having watched your whole CLP compilation, I can only say 'wow!'. A big thank you for your dedication to these very informative videos.

Hickok45 convinced me years ago that Ballistol was the way to go. I haven't used anything else in over twenty years and dozens of firearms. Nice video.

I still have the Hoppe's No. 9 glass bottle/box (refilled from a plastic bottle) that's in my dad's Outers Gunslick Rifle Kit. He passed many years ago. So whenever I smell the Hoppe's and get ready to clean it brings back great memories.

Good review ,Magdad! It fit right in with my Sunday morning westerns! Good stuff!

Personally, I've never been in *so much* of a hurry that using a single product for both cleaning and protection / lube was necessary, but it seems like Balistol did a decent job. My current process has actually been a bit of column A, little of column B. I use Hoppes 9 for cleaning, CLP for wipe-down, and a needle-tip applicator of Clenzoil for lubrication (more or less following the strengths of Project Farm's video from a while back which lines up with other testing I've seen). If you're in the military and don't have time to spend an hour taking care of your gun after a range trip (or for general maintenance of your carry) then for sure, something that'll do it all. But if you've got the time to do it properly, it seems better to use multiple agents playing to their strengths. Good testing, and thanks!

Thanks 357magdad for your testing. However, one thing you didn't test for was lubricity. ProjectFarm's testing shows how much better Clenzoil's lubricating properties are. Personally, I think lubricity is the most important characteristic for gun oil/CLP in moderate climates. Ballistol and Hoppes appear to be a relatively inferior lubricant. Break Free appears to be a much better lubricant than Ballistol and Hoppes . Clenzioil appears to be MUCH better than those 3 by a wide margin. I personally use Kerosene for general cleaning, Hoppes #9 Bore Cleaner for barrel interior, Clenzoil for overall lubrication, and an air compressor for blowing out, and to distribute the oil. I do realize that a CLP is meant as an "all in one" product", but I've found the 3 separate products do a better job than any single CLP. Also, Fluid Film as corrosion protection for long term storage.

These tests are always interesting and useful. There are really some useful lubricants out there and I appreciate your work in keeping us up to date. So far I dont see t he need to move from Hoppes 9 for cleaning, and Remoil for short term preservation. I've never tried Ballistol though, so I think I'll try it out. Thanks.

Well executed test Magdad and interesting results, I will have to look into just what products I can get hold of at reasonable cost here in the UK ! Thanks for your efforts testing these !

Great test! Always interesting seeing the results!!

Now I have to get myself a can of Ballistol because Magdad and Mr Chuck use it LOL... good clean testing Mr Magdad and the Western Spaghetti music reminds me of watching Clint Eastwood Spaghetti western movies 1964 A fistful of Dollars and 1965 For a Few Dollars more Hey take care see you on next Sundays video

That was a interesting test. Thanks for sharing this review.

I use Ballistol on all my pistols exclusively. Its pretty amazing how old it is, completely safe, and effectively removes carbon. As a lubricant vs wear, Ballistol is a little suspect, so the answer is to clean after 2 to 3 range trips.

Great job MagDad. A very well controlled test done to good scientific standards.

It’s always good to have some confirmation on what time has shown me personally. On a side note. Nothing that dose everything is as good as something that is meant to do just one job. Thanks for sharing

Great video pal! I use Ballistol first and foremost for the skin safe attributes, but it always performs well for everything else too

Really helpful! I'm a big fan of Ballistol for all the reasons you mentioned.

I believe that was a very fair test. Great video!

I switched over to Ballistol because it’s non carcinogenic and works great.

It was like watching the super bowl!😃 Great info thanks for doing this.

Great info. I will continue to use Hoppes #9.

Good stuff Bud!!☻

Great comparison video of all four. And I looked for Clint Eastwood to jump out at any time and shoot a hole through each one of them.... Thanks for sharing!

Very interesting thank you for the video

Good video! I use Ballistol mainly for cleaning guns that have been fired with corrosive priming, mixing it 10:1 with water. I don't mind the smell at all. I also use the Ed's Red (no Acetone) mixture for cleaning as well.

Great Test! Thank You!😃👍

This is so fun to watch. I am that guy that use to pay to have my pistols cleaned. Decided to start doing it myself and have been looking for the best spray on clp. Your vids have helped me a lot. Looks like Ballistol is going to be it for me

For the initial cleaning, it would be interesting to see if the Hoppes and/or Ballistol cleaned the areas that weren't successful in the Clenzoil/Break Free areas - just to show there wasn't a local difference in the steel or burning temperature that accounted for the failure.

You make an outstanding video with excellent information. Your demo convinced me that Hoppes 9 is the best general cleaner, with Ballistol also being very effective at cleaning carbon. I don’t know if Ballistol is as good as Hoppes for cleaning other gun residue besides carbon. I do know that Ballistol has a very unpleasant odor, and for that reason alone, I no longer use Ballistol. It’s terrible smell permeates the air in a gun safe and really is awful.

I use Hoppes and Ballistol both, The only thing I don't like about Ballistol is the smell, Hoppes smell much better lol. Nice test btw

Love the spaghetti western showdown music...LOL

Very reassuring. Your more scientific approach confirms my personal positive experience with Ballistol over many years. I prefer it over Hoppe‘s for its safeness to environment and health. Otherwise Hoppe‘s is a great product too. Haven’t used any of the others.

Useful stuffff... always good when it's not a sales pitch... BTW ever think of getting a old beat up gun stock to refurbish ...🤔🤔 gotta know your stuffff though...anyway great video...🖖

I started using ballistol after watching Hickok use it like nobody’s business on his glocks..I agree that it almost creates a seasoned cast iron coating on my g19..smell is ok to me..great comparison!

My own experience with Clenzoil has been similar. Not that great of a cleaner on its own without a bit of work and elbow grease. I would never have guessed it would be so bad at rust protection. It's not like I am going to go swimming in the ocean with my firearm, it is still interesting and informative. Thanks for the video. I would like to see a test with Breakthrough Clean's military solvent and CLP.

Great video. I have Ballistol, Breakfree and Hoppes (and one or two others in supply). Prob. not going to be a Clenzoil person just because of timing. The other 3 seem to have been getting the job done very well for a very long time. Gonna stay with these. Cleaning and taking care of gun in a reasonable way with these and you'll be good. Significant copper fouling in rifles might need another product for best results. Take care of your guns and they will take care of you.

FYI, 3-4 months ago at the Caterpillar Corrosion Conference; sherwin williams gave a detailed analysis about testing procedures. To the engineers. Long story short the ideal range for corrosion is around 5-9% mixture for maximum corrosion. 1tsp is 5.65 grams. A cup of water is 240ml. You’re at about 2.31%. Try 21 grams per cup of water or a tablespoon+teaspoon per cup of water. Edit: also it might be a good test to show copper fowling removal. I don’t Balistol can remove copper fouling.

Next time you do a test, try distilled water for your corrosion test. Distilled water is really hard on paint. We painted distilled water tanks with pure epoxy paints.

Very well done. Any chance of adding radcolube to the test of the final ballistol and breakfree test ? Radcolube comes with high recommendations and is well priced. Thanks

Just a pro tip, ‘DO NOT’ mix any of these. The result will dissolve any rubber or silicone parts, like gas rings in BCG’s.

Thanks, I've been using Hoppies 9 and Rem oil. Based on this I can just get the Ballistol and be done with it.

Great work, Magdad. Ballistol works very well. Some people like it’s aroma, but unfortunately for me, I can’t stand the smell of it 🤮. Now Hoppe’s on the other hand…🥰

I stopped using the Ballistol because it seemed to provide very little actual lubrication. Its a good cleaner but I use Clenzoil now because the better lubricity is noticeable and my surface wear has stopped after switching over to the Clenzoil.

Looks like Hoppes is the real winner. Great test.

Good video. But would have been better to use the Clenzoil foam cleaner saying I'm pretty sure that was oil to clean the burnt powder off.

subscribed,good review,thank you

How do they fair if you cleaned the metal strip oiled the squares with CLP product then put powder and light it, will the oil protect the metal from the heat leaving no marks?

Something else not covered that you all might like to know is that Ballistol can be mixed with water to become what any black powder shooter will know as Moose Milk. It's about 9 parts water to 1 part Ballistol (some recipes may vary). This is great for people shoot corrosive ammo or black powder OR if you have a particularly foul rifle that needs to be rinsed with something. When the water is gone, the Ballistol stays but I still follow up with pure Ballistol when the heavy lifting is done. If you are shooting corrosive ammo or BP, start with pure water first, then moose milk, then Ballistol at the very end.

Radcolube CLP in my test beat them all 👍 PS. Thank you for your testing and your hard work. I appreciate it.

I Like the smell of Hoppes that and Marvel Mystery would make a good cologne

In California salt spray, humidity, moisture etc aren’t a problem where I live. Burnt powers etc are. I’m using ballistol right now and according to your test I’m using the right stuff since I don’t have to worry about rust where I’m at.

Great job, I was considering trying Clenzoil. I have been using Ballistol for years with great results. Think I will stick with it. Thanks

Can you do a lubricity test as well. I know project Farm did this already, but in order for information to be reliable, it has to be repeatable.

Very nice test Magdad! Have you ever tried Lucas CLP? 🇺🇸

Greetings from Mexico!

WOW 👍

I use Clenzoil and the ProjectFarm video showed there are products that protect against rust better than Clenzoil (as you showed) but it was the lubrication qualities that sold me on that product. I'm assuming some specialized equipment would be needed to do a lubrication test that is consistent and accurate. That Clenzoil did as poorly as it did in your carbon test was a little disheartening but I always use a brush anyways. Clenzoil does have some aroma but it's not as bad as Hoppes IMO. I still have a couple bottles of Clenzoil to go through but you've given me something to consider on whether or not I try a different product in the future. But again, the lubrication properties of Clenzoil are great and that's my main concern with a CLP. Are any CLP truly great at all 3 or is there always one aspect it might lag a bit? Is the two step process better (using Hoppes 9 and then oil for example) or is a CLP generally good enough at all 3 that with regular use, your firearms will be adequately cleaned, lubed and protected? I used to be a two step cleaner (first Hoppes 9 and then I switched to Shooter Lube) but about a year ago I switched to CLP and thus far it seems to suit my needs. If nothing else, CLPs simplifies the cleaning process a bit.

I spray Ballistol on the battery terminals of my vehicles. Prevents corrosion.

Which Hoppes #9 was used? The gun bore cleaner, or lubricating gun oil?

i love ballistol, but the smell of it makes me nauseous. so i use hoppes number 9 for powder removal and finish up with breakfree. similar finish without getting light headed and smelling like ballistol all day.

I make my own cleaner and lubes but for ages Hoppes #9 and Ballistol have done a wonderful job in the past.

Nice test, I use Ballistol even though I don’t like the smell.

Please test EEZOX if you get a chance. Think you'll be surprised. I use it to protect all my knives in storage as well as other items as indicated

I would like to see you compare G96 to Ballistol, that would be interesting.

Hoppe's has been around a long time for a reason. Relatively inexpensive and works well.

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Did you ever tested minreal Spirits with the burned powder?

CLP’s are more CONVENIENT for defense forces weapons than Civilians weapons. A good bore solvent, some elbow grease and then any decent oil final patch is all there is to it. I personally prefer Shooter’s Choice products( Hoppes smell is very strong) ! Now than Shooter’s Choice is history, BALLISTOL is more than adequate replacement. I just love it ❤

Now how do they protect against salt spray compared to plain old gun oil?

I dont know anything about those products. Are they intended as a cleaner and final treatment? I see Ballistol used by a lot of people seemingly with no complaints. I myself always use No 9 cleaner and wipe down with oil afterwards with no complaints.

Like this stuff.. I'd like to see same test.. But..powder burns x10, X 50 x100 to replicate multiple rifle firings. As I'm interested in preventing carbon build and removing it. Im using boretech , eliminator, copper remive and carbon remover. Still developing my approach. Removing (and preventing) carbon seems the hard are more (potentially) serious issue for me...shooting 17rem, 204r etc. Happy with G96 complete gun treatment for bolts...and😅..it smells nice...😅😅😅

Ballistol is pretty darned good on airguns especially, and is safe on seals 👍

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There is an older KZfaq channel called “German Tool Reviews.” He is not posting any more, but that’s where I learned about Ballistol. His channel is still up if you like good tools.

Ive got a pint of breakfree i always use breakfree so idk about other brands but im willing to tey another brand after i run out of breakfree

What kinda firearm does Chuck prefer?

You could test archoil :)

I always use a brass bore brush, so no big deal for me. I shoot and clean my guns often keeping a fairly fresh application of oil on at all times. So corrosion has never been an issue for me. The biggest and most important thing for a C.L.P. to do for me is lubrication and wear resistance on metal to metal contact point like the slide rails and the barrel and lugs. Clenzoil is far superior for that than Ballistol.

I believe the key ingredient to Ballistol is mineral oil. I still can’t warm up to the aroma of Ballistol. 😂👍

Hoppes #9 and break free are excellent gun care products. I use both products along with Sweets to clean and protect the bores of all my rifles.

Use balistol to clean, break free to preserve, and clenzoil for action.

So is the moral of the story regardless if you use Hoppes or Ballistol follow it up with a good oiling afterwards??

on project farm bf clp didnt protect at all, here it did grt.....

So Hoppie's 9 is still great!

At 6:45, he discusses the 24 hour test in which Ballistol showed significantly more corrosion than the Break Free. So why is Ballistol the winner?

Don’t get any of that stuff in Chucks eyes.

CLP showdown… you tested C and P but what about L?

Ballistol ftw!

you had better luck with ballistol than I have had. Far as I can tell it doesn't do much of anything. I make my own CLP for pennies an ounce. never have found anything better. no secret it is called Ed's Red and the formula is maybe a century old at this point. look it up. I maker it buy the gallon and am always running out cause everyone I know grabs a pint or two.. Whatever you use think what a gallon of it would cost LOL

Mmm, different than Project Farm.

I mix up Ed's Red Bore Solvent, sans Acetone and Lanolin, for $0.23/ounce. It works as good or better than any other CLP I've tried. Equal parts Low Order Mineral Spirits, K-1 Heater Kerosene and Dexron II, IIe, III ATF.

Testing for metal on metal wear prevention has shown clp to be superior. I will stick with tried and true.

Ballistol beats them all. and it's also a lubricant, killing multiple birds with one stone.

Clenzoil is literally the best then clp hoppes and balistol are trash

Yaay ballisto!!