rfwobbly
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I've search the numerous threads on RemOil and can't determine if it's a synthetic oil or a dinosaur-based mineral oil. Anyone know for sure?
dinosaur-based mineral oil
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sorry trying to practice my teleportation, since I can't drive anywhere, damn dead animals.
Anywho, why would it make a difference, since synthetics are usually derived from either plant oils or natural gas.
I wonder where that whole nutty dino-genesis theory of petroleum came from.
And 4140 steel is derived from dirt, but compressed dirt makes lousy barrels...Anywho, why would it make a difference, since synthetics are usually derived from either plant oils or natural gas.
That's very true of the petroleum distillates. It is also true, though, that lubricants in other chemical classes, e.g. low-molecular-weight poly-α-olefins (API Group IV base stocks) and synthetic esters (API Group V) do have superior properties, albeit at increased cost. A blend of Group III/IV base stocks, not to mention full-on IV/V blends, have better lubricity, cold/heat tolerance, and longevity than oils using regular petroleum distillate base stocks.The field is mature enough that none of the mixtures are really far superior to any others, but, as usual, you get what you pay for in many cases. A cheaper oil may have more sulfur or alcohol impurities, and may turn to sludge faster if left open to the air. Then again, the cheaper oil could be chemically superior but less marketed, no way to tell without thorough testing.
Just review the MSDS.
It's mostly petroleum distillates and aliphatic hydrocarbons. IOW, dino oil.
Why would it matter?
Same here, I used Rem Oil on my LCP and XD as they need very little lube. My 1911 (a Colt) sees a slightly heavier oil for lubrication.I use RemOil mostly for cleaning and quick lubes at the range. Long term lubrication is done with Hoppe's #9 Gun Oil. RemOil with Teflon separates and dries out too easily.
IIRC, Rem Oil is fairly thin and seems to contain a fair amount of solvent, so it would probably be good on clocks (I do know that it works well in lock cylinders, from personal experience). My biggest complaint with Rem Oil is that it is volatile enough that it evaporates over time, but on the other hand it certainly doesn't seem to gum up.Besides firearms, I also have old clocks which need annual lubrication. Some mineral oils oxidize over time and leave a gummy residue behind. This year I used RemOil and they seem to be running better, so I was wondering.