dhumble5 Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Your advice please. Can you use silicone spray on the mechanism of semi autos and pump actions shot guns as it suppose to stop friction and wear. Thanks in advance. Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyatt Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 I haven't a clue but am interested to know why you'd want to use this and not oil? I use WD40 which works fine for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant hit rabbits 123 Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 I find that a few drops of a lubricating oil is all that is needed on either the self loader or the pump action. Silicone spray may cause cycling issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 I use Napier Gun Oil on my Winchester SX3 semi and not Silicone Oil.This Napier oil is superb and contains VP90 which is a powerful vapour phase corrosion inhibitor for lasting protection! Who said to use Silicone Oil?I have used Silicone on a nice Walnut Stock but I personally would never use it on moving parts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmer Fudd. Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Autos are best run "lightly" oiled. By this I mean put drops on the end of your finger and rub them on to all the appropriate parts. After use,clean it thoroughly and re-oil before putting it back in the cabinet. I've used Youngs 303 on my Remy 1100 for years with no problems with cycling or rust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0145wirbelwind Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Silicone spray will just make a mess and make things sticky. Great on motorcycle and car dashbords, makes them look like new but it catchs fire really easy. Maybe i would use it on the outside of a gun but not the working parts. I run my auto's all most dry with no problems. Remington make a very light oil for auto's you just wipe it on and then wipe it off job dun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhumble5 Posted August 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Thanks for all your advice and thoughts. Derek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Back in my firearms days I used a product called Triflon ( a carrier with PTFE). A thin coat lasted but did not leave an oily or sticky surface. I still have a little left in a 100ml spray can after 25 years. It would appear this is no longer available in this country but I an told that Pronatur spray is a similar product, I have yet to find some to try though. D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wharf Rat Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 GT85 is a PTFE carrier, unlike WD40 which will eventually lead to things rusting. Evaporates to leave a layer of PTFE that lubricates really well. It is pretty good for cleaning barrels too. Spray down the barrel and leave for five minutes, they come up clean with just a wad of kitchen roll folded thrice and jagged down the bore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
officerdibble777 Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 if you can get it ,try hoppes dry lube.I use it on my guns,it leaves a thin film on the surface,it's not wet and sticky and doesn't attract dust.It dries white so you can see where you have applied it and where you don't want it ,wipe it off.Great for metal to metal surfaces. The WD40 thing Never liked it,always thought of it as a release agent,what's that doing for your internals ? john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 Also try a Molycote dry film spray on the bolt/internals and outside of the mag tube where the piston runs, these molycote sprays go to high temp and reduce friction and will not cause gumming up or stickyness like the oils sometimes used. Regards, Gixer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krugerandsmith Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 Your advice please. Can you use silicone spray on the mechanism of semi autos and pump actions shot guns as it suppose to stop friction and wear. Thanks in advance. Derek I use a thin coating of Castrol GTX Synthetic motorcycle engine oil. Never had a seized piston in my ZZR 1100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 I use a thin coating of Castrol GTX Synthetic motorcycle engine oil. Never had a seized piston in my ZZR 1100. thats probably due to the fact it's a kawacrappie and doesn't run long enough to seize.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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