Eezox and aluminum

[Bernie Lomax]

Ever since I got my Mossberg 590A1 about a year ago, I've been using nothing but Eezox. Now, I come to find out that, buried deep in the MSDS on their website, it says "Avoid prolonged contact with white metals (i.e. Aluminum, Lead)". Now, as you are probably all well aware, the Mossberg receiver and tube is aluminum, and I've been using this stuff on it for about a year. Am I screwed, or what? And how do I get this stuff off my gun so that I can switch to break-free?

 

[BADUNAME37]

I was going to order some of that, I am glad I read this here first, as most guns I own also have aluminum as part of the gun, receiver and/or frame!

 

[Bernie Lomax]

I was going to order some of that, I am glad I read this here first, as most guns I own also have aluminum as part of the gun, receiver and/or frame!

It pisses me off because you have to try really hard to find this. A google search of the domain eezox.com for the word "aluminum" reveals nothing but some guy talking about how he uses it on his aluminum-framed pistol all the time and it's just great. It also doesn't say anything about aluminum on the can I bought.

Boy, am I pissed.

 

[al123]

... buried deep in the MSDS on their website, it says "Avoid prolonged contact with white metals (i.e. Aluminum, Lead)"

FWIW,

I've asked the distributor about using it on AL alloyed firearms. Take from it what you will.

Paraphrasing: When used as directed, the cleaner becomes dry to the touch, so it will not have an adverse affect on alloyed metals. It might not react well with soft aluminum. Says they've had no complaints about damage on firearms.

My view:

If one is worried use another product. There are tons of different cleaners, lubes etc. out there. Myself I have not seen any damage or changes yet on my AL-alloyed firearm. It has looked and worked fine for the past couple of years. But it's not I've been using it for 10 years so I really have no idea of any long term effects. Others will have to chime in.

IMO, Eezox works best as a rust inhibitor and unless rust is a problem there is no clear advantage in using it over other reputable products. It's a good cleaner and a so-so lube. As a dry-lube, it's about the same as Breakfree from my usage.

If you have a rust magnet like an 870 express, it's just fantastic. I've gone months without seeing any rust whatsoever, whereas before there were rusty fingerprints everywhere.

For me because the solvents can be strong, I've taken precautions (ventilation, chemical masks, gloves etc). I have no idea about the long term health effects so, again, if it's a concern, use something else.



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[wingman]

I have a sample bottle some months ago spilled small amount on plastic grips of a new pistol it discolored grips rather fast and I could not correct the area so I replaced grips which I would have done anyway in time however I stopped using the product it now sets on my bench unused.

 

[velocette]

I've been using Eezox for years on a wide range of firearms, some with Aluminum frames (S&W m 37 & 637, Ruger 10-22 & Single six) No damage yet. However, Eezox is an excellent corrosion preventing coating. It just flat works. As a lubricant, its just ok. It works nicely inside magazines & wont collect dust etc.
It may affect soft, un-alloyed & un-coated aluminum, but firearms are not made of soft unalloyed, uncoated aluminum.

Roger

 

[orionengnr]

My experience mirrors velocette's above.

Been using it for 5-6 years on a variety of firearms including alloy framed S&Ws and 1911s. I don't own anything that is pure unalloyed aluminum.

I will continue to use Eezox as a lube/corrosion inhibitor after cleaning with Hoppes or Ed's Red.

 

[Mac's Precision]

It's a non issue. I have used it on alloys, anodized or not, plated surfaces etc. Never had an issue with it at all. The only thing a person has to watch out for is excessive duration contact with rubber grips, o-rings, and butt pads. These will swell and react to the trichloroethane in the Eezox. Aside from that....it is the best thing since peanut butter.

Cheers
Mac.

 

[Bernie Lomax]

It's a non issue.

Even if Eezox doesn't damage aluminum alloy parts, it seems to impart little, if any, lubricity thereto. The magazine tube on my Mossberg is pretty badly scratched up from the forend going back and forth on it, almost as if I'd been using no lubae at all. Eezox may impart adequate lubricity to steel, but definitely not aluminum.

Screw it. I'm switching back to break-free. That provides more than enough corrosion protection for my needs and is a much better lube. It's also cheaper, to boot.