cleaning reloading press

[guidom]

what is the best lube to use after you clean your reloading press? i cleaned off all the lube now i need to relube it.

 

[tonedaddy]

I use Mobile one/

 

[NateHaler]

not Astroglide.

 

[K22]

I use white lithium grease on the linkages and a light coat of WD 40 on the ram, the latter of which allows the ram to move smoothly.

Don't forget to ocassionally check and clean the shell holders for accumulated debris

 

[CatShooter]

I use Moble one on the ram and 50 wt on the links.

 

[Forum Boss]

I would add to some of the above suggetions, for exposed (non-painted) metal surfaces that might rust (such at the handle on a Rock-Chucker), I recommend Eezox. Put a couple coats on allowing the Eezox to dry between coats. It will leave a dry film that is a very effective rustblocker and it will not be greasy or oily so it won't attract grit or dust.

 

[Old Navy]

Grease is for ball joints and tie rod ends. Mobil 1 goes in my Vette. 50 wt. used to go in one of my dirt bikes. All will gum up and mix with carbon very well. WD, Liquid Wrench and most light gun lubes will do the job just fine. Later! Frank

 

[MrMajestic]

Bottom line is that it is not a "High Demand" lube situation. Just about anything will work. I always have gun/bolt grease and Kroil close by so that's what get used! Clean and re-lube when it gets dirty.....

 

[gaboon]

A little kroil oil.

 

[NateHaler]

I would add to some of the above suggetions, for exposed (non-painted) metal surfaces that might rust (such at the handle on a Rock-Chucker), I recommend Eezox. Put a couple coats on allowing the Eezox to dry between coats. It will leave a dry film that is a very effective rustblocker and it will not be greasy or oily so it won't attract grit or dust.

Ditto. Eezox, although not easy to find, is amazingly effective stuff. Check an article comparing it and other products in rust prevention. Published on this very forum (thanks, Paul!!).

 

[Patch700]

A little kroil oil.

^^^ Like franks red hot sauce^^^ I put that $hit on everything

 

[Lapua40X]

Marvel Mystery Oil ....