Frog Lube..a year later

[Vaden]

I have been using Froglube religiously for all of my firearms (plus door hinges and anything else squeaky around the house) for over a year now and it has never let me down. I love the lubrication it provides, its cleaning and protection abilities and its non toxic properties but recently I have become dismayed with the product. While it smells great during application, I noticed my shop rags and now my firearms have a really bad odor. Since Froglube is an organic product, it seems so go rancid with age when applied to surfaces. After a few months, it smells akin to old hamburger grease and it quite unpleasant. Anyone else notice this?

[Sub Hunter]

I haven't noticed it yet but then again I have only been using it a couple of months now. I am finding more uses for it around the house though. I think it's a great product.

[boog]

_{Not here and I have been using it for at least 2 years}

_Boog

[bmyers]

NO I haven't noticed that, but YES it is a known problem with FrogLube. If you search a little on the net, you will find those that have had weapons grow mold. The company has revised the product to prevent it from becoming rancid according to different post I have read. I would suggest contacting them, my understanding is that issue has been resolved.

[Kipp Jones]

I have been using Microlon Gun Juice and lube for years and it performs very well. I would avoid any organic products on firearms.

[Mr. Fife]

I think if it was going to go bad, it would also go bad in the container. My containers have been sitting at room temperature and still smell minty fresh, no sign of any mold. Old hamburger wouldn't smell too good, but I would buy a bacon flavored version.

[Vaden]

I think if it was going to go bad, it would also go bad in the container. My containers have been sitting at room temperature and still smell minty fresh, no sign of any mold. Old hamburger wouldn't smell too good, but I would buy a bacon flavored version.

 

+1

[Trevis]

Jeez, I'll just stick with Rem-oil. If I need grease, I'll use automotive grease.

[panzermk2]

All I use in the shop is Froglube. Used Break free for decades then over a year ago I treated one of our ammo testing FsN pistols with it. The other was kept with Break Free.

 

Froglube cleans up so much better. Once you have throughly lubed up your gun with it. After shooting I run my gun under hot water. The excess Froglube warms up runs off taking all the gunk with it. The hot water though does not remove the base coat of it. Wipe of or blow dry with air and you will find a slick layer of it still one your weapon. Every pistol that leave our shop leaves with Froglube on it.

 

PLUS it smells great.

[patriot1776]

Slip 2000 EWL . I leave the frogs in the creek.

[wilson]

I've been using Ballistol now for a few years without any problems.

 

 

 

 

Ballistol Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the “Ballistol Lube” with the white label the same as the Ballistol “Sportsman’s Oil” with the green label.

 

A: Yes. Same product, just different labels. But remember there are both aerosol and liquid versions. The aerosol comes out very thin — like water. The liquid is thick — like motor oil.

 

Q: The liquid version is more economical by weight, but can I dilute it down?

 

A: Yes, Ballistol liquid can be diluted with water, up to a 10:1 ratio and it will remain slick. We recommend about a 6:1 ratio for use as a general case cleaner and lubricant — but you should experiment yourself.

 

Q: Will Ballistol get gummy over time, like other lubricants?

 

A: Nope. Here’s an interesting story. In 1952, a bottle with Ballistol, with the cap only loosely attached, was found in the attic of a deceased German hunter. The purchase receipt was found proving that the Ballistol had sitting for over 30 years. Yet, it still had the consistency of freshly produced Ballistol.

 

Q: If Ballistol oil can be diluted with water, does that mean it will promote corrosion?

 

A: No. Ballistol emulsifies in water. The resulting product will displace H20 like WD40, and then leaves a thin, protective oil. Ballistol is also mildly alkaline (pH between 8.5 and 9.5), so it neutralizes mild acidic residues such as hand sweat or residues from black powder (which are acidic).

 

Q: What’s Ballistol made from — it smells funny?

 

A: Ballistol is made from medical grade mineral oil, alkaline salts of oleic acid, several alcohols, Benzyl Acetate and oil from vegetable seeds. The smell comes from medicinal Anethole oil, which is derived from the Anise plant. Ballistol is biodegradable and non-toxic.

[flw]

I have never used frog lube but do have one question.

 

After the first couple or few cleaning sessions, don't you ever remove any pre-existing lube? i.e. with something like Isp.alcohol ?

[Sparks701]

I've noticed the smell too. It's been about 2 months since I last lubed my bed side gun and it does smell. The old hamburger grease is a good comparison for the smell. I use it as a reminder to relube my guns to keep them smelling good.

 

 

Doug

 

[narcoden]

My bed side piece has been frog lubed for about a year... Still minty fresh. Not as minty as when you just clean it, but minty none the less.

[Mr. Fife]

Maybe someone has been cutting the original formula to stretch their dollars further. How does your container of Froglube smell?

[Pipedoc]

I never used frog lube. I just picked up some Lubriplate oil and grease. I was unhappy with the performance of other products and just spent quite a bit of time researching oils and greases and came across this article.

 

http://www.grantcunningham.com/lubricants101.html

 

Interesting read.

[Vaden]

The containers still smell great, i keep them sealed and in a dark cabinet. One of my bottles had bad liquid that separates after a day our two but i use the paste on everything and it looks and smells good for a month or two then goes skunky.

[wtr100]

while not eco-friendly I find nothing beats Ed's Red - Google Ed Harris for more info

 

Equal parts

 

kerosene

mineral spirits

acetone

auto transmission fluid

 

Mine was then split into three batches

 

batch one -cleaner - left out the tranny fluid

 

batch two - General Purpose - as mixed

 

batch three - storage - mixed in 1/2 part of really thick single weight synthetic race oil I got from brother out law - been so long don't remember but think it was 80 or 90 wt

 

I mixed a gallon 15 years or more ago and it works great on everything from muzzle loaders (for storage) to M1 Garands and AR15's