Handgun CLP Question

Handgunner00 · May 19, 2018, 08:37 AM

Just acquired a mint condition Colt Python that had been cleaned, lubed and protected with a synthetic CLP called Eezox. Heard good things about Eezox, but the previous owner did not apply it evenly and lightly as the instructions specify. Its appearance no longer reflects the beautiful Colt Royal Blue finish. I need to remove this Eezox, but want to be sure I don't damage the finish underneath. Suggestions please.

Peter

cw308 · May 19, 2018, 08:57 AM

Spray Ballistol is all I use , will restore that deep blue finish . Give it a try.

Hal · May 19, 2018, 09:00 AM

Give EEZOX a call and ask them (800) 350-8999.

My best guess would be to give it another coat of EEZOX, then wipe it all off.

But - as you say, why chance anything?

**Aguila Blanca** · May 19, 2018, 09:51 AM

Ed's Red.

Handgunner00 · May 20, 2018, 02:16 PM

Thanks, all. Good info from Forum Members, as always.

Peter

**JohnKSa** · May 20, 2018, 02:25 PM

Are you saying that there is some kind of hardened lubricant coating on the gun? If that is the case, most any other CLP should remove it.

Not to ruin your day, but if the lubricant has hardened on the outside of the gun, it has probably behaved similarly on the inside of the gun as well. While the mess on the outside is merely cosmetic and irritating, hardened lubricant inside the gun can cause problems with function.

A spray cleaner/dry lube like Hornady One Shot, that evaporates completely leaving a completely dry film might be a good option for getting the gun clean and relubricated without leaving a lot of wet lubricant inside the gun.

Handgunner00 · May 21, 2018, 07:29 PM

Followed the advise of cw308 and gave my Python a bath in Ballistol - now sparkling clean inside and out and the Colt Royal Blue is again glistening. Think I'll avoid the synthetic stuff for now.

Peter

Brian48 · May 24, 2018, 09:17 PM

Another plug for Ballistol. Good stuff.

cw308 · May 24, 2018, 09:23 PM

Ballistol never failed me , glad it worked out.

May 19, 2018, 08:37 AM	#1
Handgunner00 Member Join Date: April 9, 2017 Location: Fairfax Station, VA Posts: 63	Handgun CLP Question Just acquired a mint condition Colt Python that had been cleaned, lubed and protected with a synthetic CLP called Eezox. Heard good things about Eezox, but the previous owner did not apply it evenly and lightly as the instructions specify. Its appearance no longer reflects the beautiful Colt Royal Blue finish. I need to remove this Eezox, but want to be sure I don't damage the finish underneath. Suggestions please. Peter

May 20, 2018, 02:16 PM	#5
Handgunner00 Member Join Date: April 9, 2017 Location: Fairfax Station, VA Posts: 63	Handgun CLP Question Thanks, all. Good info from Forum Members, as always. Peter

May 20, 2018, 02:25 PM	#6
JohnKSa Staff Join Date: February 12, 2001 Location: DFW Area Posts: 24,985	Are you saying that there is some kind of hardened lubricant coating on the gun? If that is the case, most any other CLP should remove it. Not to ruin your day, but if the lubricant has hardened on the outside of the gun, it has probably behaved similarly on the inside of the gun as well. While the mess on the outside is merely cosmetic and irritating, hardened lubricant inside the gun can cause problems with function. A spray cleaner/dry lube like Hornady One Shot, that evaporates completely leaving a completely dry film might be a good option for getting the gun clean and relubricated without leaving a lot of wet lubricant inside the gun. __________________ Do you know about the TEXAS State Rifle Association?

May 21, 2018, 07:29 PM	#7
Handgunner00 Member Join Date: April 9, 2017 Location: Fairfax Station, VA Posts: 63	Handgun CLP Question Followed the advise of cw308 and gave my Python a bath in Ballistol - now sparkling clean inside and out and the Colt Royal Blue is again glistening. Think I'll avoid the synthetic stuff for now. Peter

May 24, 2018, 09:17 PM	#8
Brian48 Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2001 Location: Boston, People's Republic of MA Posts: 1,616	Another plug for Ballistol. Good stuff. __________________ Proud to have served.

May 19, 2018, 08:57 AM	#2
cw308 Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2010 Location: Plainview , Long Island NY Posts: 3,863	Spray Ballistol is all I use , will restore that deep blue finish . Give it a try.

May 19, 2018, 09:00 AM	#3
Hal Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 1998 Location: Ohio USA Posts: 8,563	Give EEZOX a call and ask them (800) 350-8999. My best guess would be to give it another coat of EEZOX, then wipe it all off. But - as you say, why chance anything?

May 19, 2018, 09:51 AM	#4
Aguila Blanca Staff Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: CONUS Posts: 18,466	Ed's Red.

May 24, 2018, 09:23 PM	#9
cw308 Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2010 Location: Plainview , Long Island NY Posts: 3,863	Ballistol never failed me , glad it worked out.