Woo Hoo ! My Lubriplate arrived in the mail today!

I still think you got the wrong stuff. Lubriplate does have a product for firearms (if you can believe Brownells, and I see no reason not to because they have no motive to lie about it). But it's not the one you bought.

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http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=6525/Product/LUBRIPLATE_130_A_MIL__SPEC__GREASE

The Original Military Grease For Semi-Auto Rifles

Selected by the U.S. Military to lubricate M1 Garand and M14 battle rifles. A waterproof blend of mineral oil, calcium and zinc oxide that has a high affinity for metal so it stays put in all weather conditions, and lubricates even after the carrier begins to break down.
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This is what I use. I apply it to rails and barrel locking lugs with a toothpick, not a tongue depressor.
 
I have heard people recommend Marvel Mystery Oil either for cleaning or for lubing several times.

Just an FYI - Marvel Mystery Oil has chlorinated esters in it.

I don't know in what quantities, but my own opinion is, if there is anything that can be used to clean or lube my pistol that does not have chlorinated esters in it - I'll use that.

Marvel Mystery Oil MSDS:

http://www.talensmarine.com/msds/Marvil Mystery.pdf

I used Castrol DEXRON VI to clean the pictured Glock.

http://datasheets.bp.com/USSDS/AMERSDSF.nsf/0/131E7F0059B442AE8625787400604E80/$file/235919Castrol%20Dexron%20VI%20ATF.pdf



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We're talking about 2 different products. SFL is a white, aluminum based grease, and it comes in NGLI 00,0,1 and 2. I think they also make SFL w/NGLI 000 - but that's basically oil.

130A is part of Lubriplate's Calcium-Based Greases, is a beige grease which has a Zink Oxide and Calcium Hygroxide base. 130-A has an NGLI rating of 2.5 which is a fairly think grease - about the consistency of peanut butter. The smallest amount that Lubriplate sells to the public is one carton containing 24-14oz cans.

However, they sell 130-AA which is NGLI 1 in tubes:

http://www.lubriplate.com/webstore/detail.aspx?ID=9

Description: LUBRIPLATE No. 130-AA is designed for those applications where a grease-type lubricant possessing extremely good water repellency and superior lubrication characteristics are desired. Recommended for plain bearings, cams, guides, open gears, slides and chassis lubrication and where temperatures do not exceed 170°F. Lubriplate 130-AA is also an excellent rifle grease.
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It's pretty expensive in the tube.

The snipet above is the only place on Lubriplate's site where they reference 130 for firearms, but 130-A and 130-AA are the same grease just in different thickness.
 
Wow-- 14 oz $29--- 1 3/4 oz $16

But the small one wont outdate..

Who in the hexx ever decided to put an expiration on a can of grease??
 
I was using a popsicle stick, now I realize I have to move up to a tongue depressor!
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...or a paint roller if you want to use that tub up before the exp. date.
You sure you're not a Lubriplate salesman? :p :D

FWIW,

My 15yr old can out in the garage must have been produced before they made the new Lubriplate with ingredients that will spoil.
Don't think it has an exp.date on it but as far as I know, still works fine.

Also, with age, heat and cold, when the compounds start to separate and a liquid forms on the top of the more solid matter, just take your tongue depressor and mix ingredients up well.;)
 
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I took my can openers out of the dishwasher today and they were rusty. I didn't relish having to scrub them down with 3 in 1 oil or WD-40, but then I remembered I had Lubriplate. Not only is SFL food-grade lubricant, it's Kosher!

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I know it's not a solvent or a cleaner, but when I put the SFL on them, the rust wiped right off. Because it's food grade, I don't have to worry about getting every trace of it off the can openers like I would with some toxic penetrant. I'm hoping that a light coat of SFL on them will keep the rust from coming back.




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Look no further than your nearest Dodge dealership...I am a parts advisor here and Mopar part#04549615 is a 1.75oz tube of lubriplate, and it lists firearms specifically as one of its uses..

Runs about $6.45 a tube to the general public.
 
The expiration date on Lubriplate has nothing to do with it degenerating by that date. It has to do with the "Food Grade" rating it has. Any lubricant that is rated for use in food production machinery and may have incidental contact with food has an expiration date.
 
Guys I found this new lube! It's called, get this, Gun Lube! Apparently tons of companies that specialize in gun cleaning products are making it, and it's designed specifically for firearms! It's great!

Sorry couldn't resist :D
 
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