Do you shake CLP well before using?

TwentyToo · November 22, 2012, 09:34 PM

Some say yes some say no. Bottles don't mention it. I've some chain oil for higher-end bicycle use that requires shaking - the bottle is clear and you can see that material is homogenized by shaking (I believe it's a type of wax).

What says you? I use other oils/protectants but do have some CLP and I'm curious.

Casimer · November 22, 2012, 10:34 PM

my vote is for shaking - I've seen that unshaken CLP appears thinner, with regards to its viscosity, if it's unshaken, which leads me to believe that the components can separate and need to be mixed.

**JohnKSa** · November 22, 2012, 10:44 PM

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Bottles don't mention it.

The bottles of BreakFree CLP I have on hand all say to SHAKE WELL before using.

I'd say that if the bottle says to shake it, then you should shake it. If not, then shake it if it makes you feel good, or don't if you don't feel like it.

Jim Watson · November 23, 2012, 07:11 AM

Breakfree CLP contains Teflon particles which will settle out.
Shake well.

There are other brands of CLP that appear homogenious and shaking would not matter.

TwentyToo · November 23, 2012, 07:57 AM

Yes, Breakfree CLP - not just any CLP-type substance.

With so many different oils, lubes and waxes for cleaning and protecting metal, the bike chain treatment (called Rock n Roll Gold) which obviously contains a wax dissolved in petroleum has piqued my interest.

That clear bottle, which when shaken, gives interesting insight. If Breakfree and other CLPs are similar was my interest.

So it's Teflon in Breakfree? Where'd you find that?

Jesse Tischauser · November 25, 2012, 10:57 PM

I don't use CLP. I use a product called FireClean. It really cuts down on carbon buildup making cleaning a lot easier.

Rifleman1776 · November 26, 2012, 08:51 AM

Yes

TwentyToo · November 26, 2012, 07:27 PM

My CLP of choice is actually Eezox though I do have Breakfree. Anyone know if Eezox is the same with shaking?

November 22, 2012, 09:34 PM	#1
TwentyToo Member Join Date: November 15, 2012 Posts: 41	Do you shake CLP well before using? Some say yes some say no. Bottles don't mention it. I've some chain oil for higher-end bicycle use that requires shaking - the bottle is clear and you can see that material is homogenized by shaking (I believe it's a type of wax). What says you? I use other oils/protectants but do have some CLP and I'm curious.

November 25, 2012, 10:57 PM	#6
Jesse Tischauser Senior Member Join Date: June 26, 2009 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 209	I don't use CLP. I use a product called FireClean. It really cuts down on carbon buildup making cleaning a lot easier. __________________ My Forum: www.BoomerShooter.com, My Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/jessetischauser Accurate Iron 2011 \| Accurate Iron Benelli M2 \| Stag Arms Model 3G \| Accurate Iron Glock 34 \| Accurate Iron Glock 35 \| Red Neck Tactical Nova \| Stag Arms Model 3

November 22, 2012, 10:34 PM	#2
Casimer Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2007 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 1,918	my vote is for shaking - I've seen that unshaken CLP appears thinner, with regards to its viscosity, if it's unshaken, which leads me to believe that the components can separate and need to be mixed.

November 23, 2012, 07:11 AM	#4
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,542	Breakfree CLP contains Teflon particles which will settle out. Shake well. There are other brands of CLP that appear homogenious and shaking would not matter.

November 23, 2012, 07:57 AM	#5
TwentyToo Member Join Date: November 15, 2012 Posts: 41	Yes, Breakfree CLP - not just any CLP-type substance. With so many different oils, lubes and waxes for cleaning and protecting metal, the bike chain treatment (called Rock n Roll Gold) which obviously contains a wax dissolved in petroleum has piqued my interest. That clear bottle, which when shaken, gives interesting insight. If Breakfree and other CLPs are similar was my interest. So it's Teflon in Breakfree? Where'd you find that?

November 26, 2012, 08:51 AM	#7
Rifleman1776 Senior Member Join Date: April 25, 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,309	Yes

November 26, 2012, 07:27 PM	#8
TwentyToo Member Join Date: November 15, 2012 Posts: 41	My CLP of choice is actually Eezox though I do have Breakfree. Anyone know if Eezox is the same with shaking?