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sniperdiplomat Member Posts: 18	Silicon cloth question May 16, 2024 18:38:56 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by sniperdiplomat on May 16, 2024 18:38:56 GMT Does anyone use Silicon gun and reel cloth on swords? Any negative effects? Thoughts?

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Silicon cloth question May 16, 2024 21:37:17 GMT

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Post by madirish on May 16, 2024 21:37:17 GMT

I do not, but I can't see how there could be any negative effect, but I am not sure how positive the effects are either. I believe silicone oils are pretty thin so may not offer the best long term protection. For non metal parts, silicone oil can be great...but there is no need for it if you just use plain food grade mineral oil and a rag on the blade.

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Silicon cloth question May 17, 2024 9:15:45 GMT

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Post by mrstabby on May 17, 2024 9:15:45 GMT

With silicone oil it depoends on the viscosity. More viscous silicone oil beads easily on polished steel, making it a bit worse for protection. I'd go for viscosity rating of 200 cSt or lower. I have never seen these cloths to be honest, can only say from my use of the oil.
It's great for plastic, rubber and lubrication, I have never used it for rust prevention though since I find it tougher to get off my hands again.
Silicone oil can damage paint so be careful around coated blades.

In the end it should work fine, I have read people like it as long as you don't have to tough the item since it is very slick compared to mineral oil and liked to stick more to your skin than the steel, but again, no first-hand experience on steel.

I have just tried it and it is definately more stlick on steel

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Sir Thorfinn Global Moderator Global Moderator Posts: 4,266	Silicon cloth question May 17, 2024 13:43:16 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Sir Thorfinn on May 17, 2024 13:43:16 GMT I've tried it, and noticed the beading on blades, so I just use boring old mineral oil and/or microcrystalline wax.
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sniperdiplomat Member Posts: 18	Silicon cloth question May 17, 2024 17:46:05 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by sniperdiplomat on May 17, 2024 17:46:05 GMT Ty all for the info. If curious, the type of cloth is on Amazon for about $6. Just something for wiping fingerprints off ect. Then on to the clove oil I suppose.

Sir Thorfinn Global Moderator Global Moderator Posts: 4,266	Silicon cloth question May 17, 2024 19:04:48 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Sir Thorfinn on May 17, 2024 19:04:48 GMT I can add confusion. It can vary a bit by the sword steel. I have one that rusts if you look at it funny. Pretty much wax is the only thing that works on it for any length of time. And stinks less than choji oil
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Silicon cloth question May 24, 2024 22:03:19 GMT via mobile

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Post by David James B on May 24, 2024 22:03:19 GMT

I have used silicone cloths and I think they work great. I used one on a friend's ww2 nco type 95 gunto. It sat for 15 years without him doing anything to it. He had me look at it a few weeks ago. It looks great. I wiped it down with a cloth and then again with a cloth with alcohol. Then wiped it down with a silicone cloth. I think it last longer than oil. It is easy to use. It does not attract dust as much as oil.

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Silicon cloth question

Post by sniperdiplomat on May 16, 2024 18:38:56 GMT

Post by madirish on May 16, 2024 21:37:17 GMT

Post by mrstabby on May 17, 2024 9:15:45 GMT

Post by Sir Thorfinn on May 17, 2024 13:43:16 GMT

Post by sniperdiplomat on May 17, 2024 17:46:05 GMT

Post by Sir Thorfinn on May 17, 2024 19:04:48 GMT

Post by David James B on May 24, 2024 22:03:19 GMT

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