CorrosionX

[sajohnson]

Does anyone have experience with CorrosionX?

If we can believe the mfr, it has magical properties and is the best penetrant, lubricant, and corrosion inhibitor on the planet.

I have no reason to doubt them, but I'd like to get some opinions before buying and using it. If it works as advertised I may go ahead and get a gallon jug and transfer it to spray bottles.

I have a RV that I just bought used and I'd like to lube everything that moves before we head out on a long trip. I was going to use white lithium grease where possible and maybe Mobil 1 5W40 elsewhere (just because I have it on hand).

My concern about the grease in particular is that in many cases I'll be applying it where it will be exposed to dust, grit, and road spray. I'm thinking that a dry lube might be better.

Where I worked before I retired we used a liquid graphite lube that was painted on. The carrier evaporated and the graphite remained and lasted a long time, even when exposed to the weather.

From the descriptions I've read, it sounds like CorrosionX is similar in that it does not attract or hold dirt and grit and remains on the surface for months.

Any thoughts or suggestions welcome.

Thanks!

 

[bigdav160]

I use it all the time on my boat, kayak and some fishing gear. It works great.

 

[kyles974]

same here......
number one lube we use on our fishing charter boat.
although I personally like corrosion block much better.

as for dust dirt?? dont know, never used it on dry land

 

[BJ42LX]

Stupid expensive.

Hard to come by.

It's the best spray-on rust inhibitor I've ever used.

 

[Worsedog]

It is bad ***.

I was turned on top it by the Communications Superviser for the Game and Fish Commision. When they get new mobile radios for their boats he said they take the endcaps off the radios and dunk them in a 5 gallon bucket of the stuff, let them drip overnight and put them back together.

I have used in everything from air tools to switch contacts to the headphone jacks on our airboat.

 

[Imcrazy]

I wonder if that would work on the top of a welding table?

 

[Zeke]

I wonder if that would work on the top of a welding table?

Probably, but a knotted cup wire brush in an angle grinder does that job followed by some motor oil. I don't use expensive stuff on my welding table.

There are some rattle can rust inhibitors, but they are all too good for a piece of steel, IMHO and YMMV.

 

[Toolman12]

It is bad ***.

I was turned on top it by the Communications Superviser for the Game and Fish Commision. When they get new mobile radios for their boats he said they take the endcaps off the radios and dunk them in a 5 gallon bucket of the stuff, let them drip overnight and put them back together.

I have used in everything from air tools to switch contacts to the headphone jacks on our airboat.

The company i worked for on the Florida re banding project was installing the radios for the FWCC at that time we took a radio and put it in a water tight case and put it on a boat and sent it off to do it's job after 2 weeks we pulled the case out to inspect it the radio was destroyed corroded all to hell we took the next radio and dunked it in the Corrosion X and put it in the new case for 2 weeks when we pulled it out after the time was up we could not believe it was perfect no signs of Corrosion at all we were instructed to spray all connectors and radios after that while bill prepared the radios for installation by dunking them in the corrosion x i believe those radios are still working perfectly to this day. So i would recommend using it on all things that go near salt water. I'm sold forever on this stuff

 

[sajohnson]

Great replies so far!

CorrosionX clearly works very well as a corrosion/oxidation inhibitor and must have good dielectric properties if people are dipping radios in it!

That leaves the following:

1) It's lubricating abilities.
2) It's effectiveness as a penetrating oil.

Has anyone used it for either of those purposes?

Can it replace PB Blaster, CRC, etc?

Can it be used in place of grease and oil (aside from applications like gear boxes, wheel bearings, etc)?

The mfr says:

"CorrosionX is the most advanced and effective corrosion inhibitor, lubricant and penetrant in the world."

And:

"CORROSIONX IS THE MOST ADVANCED CORROSION AND RUST FIGHTER IN THE WORLD.

It is also among the best – if not the best – lubricating and penetrating oils on the market at any price."

And:

"CorrosionX is also the best lubricant you can use for maritime applications. It does not attract dust, outperforms lubricants fortified with Teflon* (PTFE), and due to it's unique polar bonding technology, CorrosionX repels water, and doesn't dissipate quickly or wash off in harsh saltwater environments. Use CorrosionX on throttle cables, steering mechanisms, seat swivels, locks, travelers, winches, pulleys, furling systems, tracks and on any other gear that would benefit from lubrication."

However, from what's been posted here so far (and the majority of what I've read on the mfr's site) it seems to be primarily a corrosion inhibitor (as the name implies).

I found one of their products, "SpeedX" that is marketed as a lubricant:
http://www.corrosionx.com/speedx.html

""The lowest coefficient of friction ever measured on two metal-to-metal wear surfaces."

However, it is only sold in 1 oz plastic applicator bottles:
http://www.shop.corrosiontechcorp.com/SpeedX-case-of-24-77001-X24.htm (Seems to be the same as "ReelX"?).

It would be nice to have a small applicator bottle like that but I would like to buy a larger amount and be able to brush or spray it on the RV's slide-out hardware, as well as the steps and exterior storage hardware -- as well as all of the other typical uses around the house and garage for a lubricant and penetrant.

At ~$7/ounce (no price break when buying a case) that would get expensive. CorrosionX is $93.50/gallon on the mfr's website (maybe less elsewhere?).

I am hoping that regular CorrosionX will replace a lot of other products, but I am always skeptical when mfrs claim that one of their products does many things as good or better than anything else on the market.

There are also many versions of CorrosionX -- aircraft, guns, fishing reels, electronics, 'heavy duty', etc, so the experiences people have had may vary.

I'll give the mfr a call tomorrow and see what they have to say. Meanwhile I'd love to hear from anyone who has used CorrosionX as a penetrating oil and/or for lubrication.

Thank you!

 

[Imcrazy]

Their product Rejex is awesome on cars planes and boats. I have used it extensively.

 

[kyles974]

sajohnson:

corosionx is an inhibitor, so....this is what I use it for

pb blaster, well we all know how well that works, so x wouldnt replace my pb!

 

[airsanford]

CorrosionX is fantastic stuff. It's the only spray lube I use. It is a superb penetrant.

 

[sajohnson]

sajohnson:

corosionx is an inhibitor, so....this is what I use it for

pb blaster, well we all know how well that works, so x wouldnt replace my pb!

It is definitely an inhibitor but the mfr, Corrosion Technologies, also indicates that it is an excellent lubricant and penetrant -- see the quotes from their website in my post above.

The corrosion prevention ability seems well established.

What I'm hoping to find out is -- are the mfr's claims regarding it's lubricating and penetrating properties true?

I'm interested in hearing from anyone who has used CorrosionX as a penetrating oil or lubricant.

 

[sajohnson]

CorrosionX is fantastic stuff. It's the only spray lube I use. It is a superb penetrant.

Ooops...your post snuck in while I was writing my previous post.

I'm glad to hear that you've had good luck with it!

So would you agree with what the mfr says about it's lubricating and penetrating abilities? Their claims aren't overstated?

Would/do you use it in place of heavier oil and/or lithium grease -- say for auto/truck body hardware, heavy-duty drawer glides, etc?

 

[Beaumont67]

sajohnson
Thks for the CorrosionX thread...looks like a fantastic product.

 

[sajohnson]

sajohnson
Thks for the CorrosionX thread...looks like a fantastic product.

Near as I can tell it is.

I'm hoping to get some input on how it works as a lubricant and penetrant.

 

[StumpXJ]

I race radio controlled boats, and have for 16 years. CorrosionX is the best thing since sliced bread. Every piece of electronics gets sprayed liberally with the stuff before races, and I have NEVER had a failure with water getting to my electronics. I also have used it to flush the engines for many many years, and it works PERFECT. Its not cheap, so if I can get away with PB or WD-40 in my shop I will, but if its something important, especially when it comes to protection from water/corrosion, nothing is better.

~ Stump

 

[winmck]

It is bad ***.

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[LSU]

I use it on salt water fishing boat to treat exposed metal on outboard. I've never used a product that has performed so well. Been using it for 13 years and it is amazing. I lube throttle linkage, spray exterior of

 

[danielpreciad]

I personally like corrosion block much better.

 

[Worsedog]

The company i worked for on the Florida re banding project was installing the radios for the FWCC at that time we took a radio and put it in a water tight case and put it on a boat and sent it off to do it's job after 2 weeks we pulled the case out to inspect it the radio was destroyed corroded all to hell we took the next radio and dunked it in the Corrosion X and put it in the new case for 2 weeks when we pulled it out after the time was up we could not believe it was perfect no signs of Corrosion at all we were instructed to spray all connectors and radios after that while bill prepared the radios for installation by dunking them in the corrosion x i believe those radios are still working perfectly to this day. So i would recommend using it on all things that go near salt water. I'm sold forever on this stuff

Some of those radios might still be working.........but that's another story. However those that have failed have not been due to corrosion and water intrusion issues.

 

[sajohnson]

Update:

I broke down and bought a gallon of CorrosionX and two 16 oz bottles of RejeX (a polymer coating for vehicles, boats, airplanes and motorcycles).

They included a couple spray bottles which they say are "new & improved". (I had told them that the only negative comments I'd read about CorrosionX had to do with the spray bottles leaking and not spraying well).

I spoke with two different people at Corrosion Technologies (the mfr) and both confirmed that CorrosionX is intended to be used a penetrant and/or a lubricant. They said it will work well on everything from lock cylinders to the heavy-duty tracks for the slide-out on our RV.

They suggested using mineral spirits (or other solvent) to remove any existing grease/oil before applying CorrosionX, and removing any existing wax before applying the RejeX.

I'm not sure how to remove the existing wax -- maybe wash the rig using a lot of Dawn detergent? Suggestions?

I will report back after I saturate everything I own with this stuff.

If you're curious and haven't heard anything in a couple weeks, remind me!

PS: Any suggestions for applicators that I might use where the spray bottles aren't appropriate -- like locks? I'm thinking of those small plastic bottles with a little tube that can be pulled out -- something like that? Maybe a syringe, or something like a small oil can?

 

[alberto]

Just for general interest, I asked about using their rust remover in an ultrasonic cleaner. They do not recommend it.