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Does oil helps tools in keeping it in good condition?
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Dubbie:
Yep, I use Rem Oil on my tools to stop them rusting.
it only takes a light spray and a little wipe with a rag.
Years ago I when I didn't know any better, I used WD-40 and they all went rusty  ::)
KL27x:
I would be lying if I said I oil any tool every time I use it with the exception of a sharpening stone.

I buy a gallon jug of mineral oil and use that to refill my small name brand bottles of premium, certified snake oil.


--- Quote ---When I bought my truck ten years ago I undercoated all of it and inside of the frame and inside of the door jams with LPS-3 and today there's not a spec of rust on it. 
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Brings back memories. I remember when the "under coat" was a standard dealer $150.00 upsell/tack-on when buying a car. They listed it in the fees and included it defacto, more than making it an upsell, though. "Oh, that? You need that; everyone gets that." I wonder if it's so important why the manufacturer doesn't do it at the factory. 
jmelson:

--- Quote from: Stray Electron on April 28, 2019, 07:19:57 pm ---  LPS-3 is GREAT for preserving tools and metal surfaces but it leaves a heavy wax finish that might have to be removed before you can use the tool.  When I bought my truck ten years ago I undercoated all of it and inside of the frame and inside of the door jams with LPS-3 and today there's not a spec of rust on it. 

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But, LPS-1 is much less messy.  For general rust prevention, or when tools get wet, like working on plumbing, then a spritz of LPS-1 prevents rusting.

Jon
David Hess:

--- Quote from: JustMeHere on April 28, 2019, 06:47:38 pm ---Some of this depends on the environment.   Oil "attracts" sand.  So if you leave on the beach, be conservative with wet lubricants.  Graphite power is great for locks on the beach.  If you live further inland, then WD40 isn't a bad choice for locks.

Yes oil doesn't actually attract sand, but wind-blown sand will stick to oily surfaces.
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I just rebuilt several of my door locks and cleaned them using LPS-1 which as far as I can tell, is a superior alternative to WD-40 but maybe it does not displace water as well.  I used an air compressor to blow any extra LPS-1 out of the locks.  Now they feel better than new.


--- Quote from: jmelson on April 28, 2019, 11:08:40 pm ---But, LPS-1 is much less messy.  For general rust prevention, or when tools get wet, like working on plumbing, then a spritz of LPS-1 prevents rusting.
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LPS-1 is "greaseless" so it should not leave a film behind but tools and especially firearms usually have a surface treatment (bluing, parkerization, whatever) which absorbs oil for protection.

Incidentally, LPS-1 and LPS-2 have distinctive odors which I assume is deliberate so they can be identified; LPS-1 smells like mint while LPS-2 smells like cherries.  The oil recommended for musical instruments also smells like mint and is greaseless so I suspect it is the same as LPS-1.
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