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Posted: 11/29/2014 9:25:13 AM EDT
| I'm not so concerned about how well it works, the product seems proven at this point. What I'm looking for is a product that won't trigger migraines for my wife. She's good to go on everything with her rifle except for cleaning and maintenance for that reason. Anyone know anyone prone to migraines able to use FrogLube or be around it without problems? |
| IDK about migranes, but FL smells clean, very light almost mint smell. Been using it on two handguns and an AR for a year with no issues, just started using it on everything. Mainly started using it because the smell from clp type stuff was really hard to get off my hands. |
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Hoppes gives me headaches in enclosed areas, but froglube I can inhale/drink/bathe in and it only makes me crave thin mints.
PS: Target has these "Fudge Mint Cookies" that are IDENTICAL to thin mints, if you get a craving for them when it's not Girl Scout cookie season try them out. I just changed your life forever. |
An old Navy Machinist trick was to get wintergreen oil from sick bay to use on frozen bolts. I am pretty wintergreen is one of the ingredients in FrogLube. Good stuff and does not smell bad, same can be said for Fireclean. My wife's only issue is that it is "made from frogs"...
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| I get migraines, but only a few smells trigger for me. Mostly diesel exhaust. With that said, Froglube doesn't trigger them for me. I like the smell, and my wife likes the way it smells as well. I've stopped using Froglube on my AR's though. Mostly due to a couple of failure to hold the bolt open instances in the extreme cold for me. I've since moved to Fireclean, which is basically odorless. I feel AR's like to be run wet as well. I still use Froglube in my handguns. Especially those that I use for carry. It picks up way less dirt, lint, debris, etc. |
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Kvanderploeg, are keeping your ARs wet with Fireclean? I have been doing the opposite, I used FrogLube on ARs and Shotgun and have been using FireClean on my polymer pistols for about the last year. On the ARs, I treated everything with the paste and I lube with the liquid. After shooting, with the barrel still hot, I pour some FL down the barrel. Clean up with both products is basically wiping down with a paper towel and re-applying.
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I get migraines, but only a few smells trigger for me. Mostly diesel exhaust. With that said, Froglube doesn't trigger them for me. I like the smell, and my wife likes the way it smells as well. I've stopped using Froglube on my AR's though. Mostly due to a couple of failure to hold the bolt open instances in the extreme cold for me. I've since moved to Fireclean, which is basically odorless. I feel AR's like to be run wet as well. I still use Froglube in my handguns. Especially those that I use for carry. It picks up way less dirt, lint, debris, etc. |
| Yes, rifles are wet with Fireclean. I had no issues with lock open in very cold weather with it. I still love how clean my carry pistols stay with FL vs. any "wet" lubricant. I only use the FL paste, not the liquid. Clean, heat paste, buff, repeat as needed. Both do a fantastic job of breaking up carbon and crud. |
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I have another thread asking about people using Frog Lube and Fire Clean together. Specifically, is there an issue treating with FL paste and then using FC for cleaning and lubing...
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Yes, rifles are wet with Fireclean. I had no issues with lock open in very cold weather with it. I still love how clean my carry pistols stay with FL vs. any "wet" lubricant. I only use the FL paste, not the liquid. Clean, heat paste, buff, repeat as needed. Both do a fantastic job of breaking up carbon and crud. |
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I would go fireclean. Pretty much no smell at all.
FrogLube has gummed up several firearms. I followed the directions exactly and it made my 1911's so slow you could see the slide moving and feel how slow it was running. It caused numerous jams. It did the same for a friend of mine as well. If you do decide to use it, go really light and wipe off any excess. Fireclean on the other-hand is really thin and works pretty well in my limited experiences with it. No complaints so far other than price. |
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Cold weather issues with Frog Lube? Tell me more. Possible problem given where I live... I had two instances with FL where the bolt failed to lock back on an empty mag. It was under 10°F that morning. After that I switched to FireClean. My FL process is to clean parts, apply heat, wipe on FL, allow it to cool, wipe off all excess. I still love FL for my handguns, especially those that I carry concealed. Nothing to hold the dust, lint, dirt, etc. |
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Hmm, haven't had that issue with the cold. Maybe there was too much applied? Maybe skimp in the winter time? There was absolutely nothing left for residue. I wiped everything down with a microfiber cloth very thoroughly. Again, it was very cold that morning. When I passed the bank on the way to the range that morning, the sign read 1°. I'd rather not change back and forth between two products. |
| For all the people having problems with froglube in the cold, froglube is meant to be ran dry in the winter. If applied correctly, the froglube runs perfectly in cold temps. The malfunctions are due to excess froglube on the firearm. If you watch videos from shot show this year the creator of ceo explains this process clearly. |
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For all the people having problems with froglube in the cold, froglube is meant to be ran dry in the winter. If applied correctly, the froglube runs perfectly in cold temps. The malfunctions are due to excess froglube on the firearm. If you watch videos from shot show this year the creator of ceo explains this process clearly. I know you think I probably am one of those people that left globs of Froglube all over my rifle, and then proceeded to take it out to the range when it was 1°F outside. I applied heat to the parts, applied FL, allowed it to cool, wiped away all the residue with a microfiber cloth, and then repeated the process again. It was polished to a shine like a freshly waxed car. Mind you, the rifle I had a failure to lock back on an empty bolt has a nitrided BCG, so it's slick to begin with. I ran it hard, and it was very cold. Again, I still like it for carry handguns, as they tend to stay warmer near the body, and the FL attracts basically no dirt, grit, lint, etc. I just don't use it on my rifles any more. |
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