GAR Flux---

Prince55 · March 10, 2009, 10:46 PM

Anyone ever used any of the GAR Flux from Paterson,N.J. ?
It's made from beeswax & vegetable shortening and is supposed
to do a great job.

Thanks

Pahoo · March 11, 2009, 11:04 AM

Have not personally used this product but instead, use Frankfort Arsenal Flux. It Absolutely gives off no smoke but then again, I only run lead outside. Previous to this, I only used bees wax or just paraffin and it smokes quite a bit. Here is a site that give Gar Flux a good review.
http://www.surplusrifle.com/shooting...gun2/index.asp

Be Safe !!!

CrustyFN · March 11, 2009, 11:44 AM

I have only used old candles that the wife had laying around that she doesn't use any more. Still have a bunch left and a big container of saw dust for when I run out of wax.
Rusty

snuffy · March 11, 2009, 12:51 PM

Here's what I use.

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tNumber=260495

It's basically a wax, it does smoke, but it will not cause RUST! I suspect that FA flux is a powder, the same as brownells marvelux. It IS hygroscopic. That means it grabs moisture out of humid air, just like a pile of salt. It'll rust the inside of the pot, AND your cast iron molds if it get on them.

Pahoo · March 11, 2009, 07:16 PM

Quote:

I suspect that FA flux is a powder and It IS hygroscopic.,

snuffy,
Indeed it is a powder and will definitely have to look into this as I have been using it for about five years now and recommending it as there is little or no smoke. I have not noticed any abnormal amount of rust in my pot.

Will get back to the forum on what I find out. Thanks for the information.

Be Safe !!!

crowbeaner · March 11, 2009, 07:49 PM

THANK YOU! I've been a customer of theirs for years but lost the bleeping address and phone number; I thought they'd gone out of business becuase I never could find a website. Happy, Happy, Smiley face!

Prince55 · March 12, 2009, 01:24 AM

I called up there and talked to an older woman and she said her husband
was the one who started the business and he passed away a few years
ago. She was extremely nice and said they get a lot of repeat orders.
Her son is running the business now.
I sent my money order out today. I like helping the little businesses out.
Very high Quality product-No toxic chemicals and very reasonable.

GAR Flux
590 McBride Avenue
Paterson, N.J. 07424

Phone 973-754-1114

Thanks for the link and to Crowbeaner and all of you for your help and info.

March 10, 2009, 10:46 PM	#1
Prince55 Senior Member Join Date: June 22, 2007 Posts: 472	GAR Flux--- Anyone ever used any of the GAR Flux from Paterson,N.J. ? It's made from beeswax & vegetable shortening and is supposed to do a great job. Thanks

March 11, 2009, 11:44 AM	#3
CrustyFN Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 2,258	I have only used old candles that the wife had laying around that she doesn't use any more. Still have a bunch left and a big container of saw dust for when I run out of wax. Rusty __________________ I don't ever remember being absent minded.

March 11, 2009, 12:51 PM	#4
snuffy Senior Member Join Date: May 20, 2001 Location: Oshkosh wi. Posts: 3,055	Here's what I use. http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tNumber=260495 It's basically a wax, it does smoke, but it will not cause RUST! I suspect that FA flux is a powder, the same as brownells marvelux. It IS hygroscopic. That means it grabs moisture out of humid air, just like a pile of salt. It'll rust the inside of the pot, AND your cast iron molds if it get on them. __________________ The more people I meet, the more I love my dog They're going to get their butts kicked over there this election. How come people can't spell and use words correctly?

March 11, 2009, 07:49 PM	#6
crowbeaner Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2007 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 1,943	THANK YOU! I've been a customer of theirs for years but lost the bleeping address and phone number; I thought they'd gone out of business becuase I never could find a website. Happy, Happy, Smiley face! __________________ If you want your children to follow in your footsteps, be careful where you walk. Beware the man that only owns one gun; he probably knows how to use it. I just hope my ship comes in before my dock rots.

March 12, 2009, 01:24 AM	#7
Prince55 Senior Member Join Date: June 22, 2007 Posts: 472	GAR Flux--- I called up there and talked to an older woman and she said her husband was the one who started the business and he passed away a few years ago. She was extremely nice and said they get a lot of repeat orders. Her son is running the business now. I sent my money order out today. I like helping the little businesses out. Very high Quality product-No toxic chemicals and very reasonable. GAR Flux 590 McBride Avenue Paterson, N.J. 07424 Phone 973-754-1114 Thanks for the link and to Crowbeaner and all of you for your help and info.

March 11, 2009, 11:04 AM	#2
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 8,783	Have not personally used this product but instead, use Frankfort Arsenal Flux. It Absolutely gives off no smoke but then again, I only run lead outside. Previous to this, I only used bees wax or just paraffin and it smokes quite a bit. Here is a site that give Gar Flux a good review. http://www.surplusrifle.com/shooting...gun2/index.asp Be Safe !!!