BreakFree CLP?

[Trimley]

Wondering others thought on this particular lubricant, specifically. For use on cables.

What other uses (Tractor related) have you used it for?

Topic drift in 3..2..1

 

[GeoHorn]

Good Ol’ - “Three-in-One” Oil for most light lubrications.

 

[NorthwoodsLife]

CLP is what the gov used for years. The BreakFree part was added for civilians.

 

[imnukensc]

Been using it for the last 25 years or so on guns. No clue how it would do as a cable lube, but I'm sure it won't hurt.

 

[Trimley]

CLP is what the gov used for years. The BreakFree part was added for civilians.

I was an Armorer. I have both the vintage CLP (3/4ths gallon) and probably a gallon of BF CLP.

(off topic) As well as (grandpa was a machinist) 1/2 gallon of original WD40, and 2 gallons of vintage Marvel Mystery Oil.

 

[cuboodle]

Not the same stuff it was 10 years ago. I used it alot in the army the new stuff smells way different. When you had 20 dudes cleaning weapons in a room that smell of breakfree was unmistakable

 

[NorthwoodsLife]

Not the same stuff it was 10 years ago. I used it alot in the army the new stuff smells way different. When you had 20 dudes cleaning weapons in a room that smell of breakfree was unmistakable

^^Right!^^
They called it CLP in the Gov back in the 80's. I found it years later labelled BreakFree CLP.
I don't know if it changed but it might have. I use it still.
My pops used Ballistol on guns, which had an unique smell. I have some and when I use it, it reminds me of my Dad.
Anyway, unless they changed it, CLP or BreakFree is very good at cleaning, lubing, and preserving firearms. I have better function on semi firearms with CLP, than I do with Ballistol. But I use Ballistol on single action, bolt, or pump guns. Cuz of my Dad.
For cables on motorcycles, I use WD40.

 

[NorthwoodsLife]

I was an Armorer. I have both the vintage CLP (3/4ths gallon) and probably a gallon of BF CLP.

(off topic) As well as (grandpa was a machinist) 1/2 gallon of original WD40, and 2 gallons of vintage Marvel Mystery Oil.

I'll have a chat with my youngest son, he recently got out of the Marine Corps.
E5. I'll see if CLP is still the Gov cleaner-lube-preserver for the latest FN and HK stuff they're slinging.

I think it is.