silicone spray for storage?

[2002gti]

i have a can of cheap $1.00 silicone spray that i picked up from the autoparts store. would it be ok to use for a long term storage spray? tia

 

[bill k]

I would vote no. Stick with a quality firearm spray like Butches gun oil or Hoppies products. There are many on the market to choose from. I found from experience some silicone sprays have water in them which is a no no on firearms.

 

[2002gti]

thanks

 

[mete]

I don't like sprays for anything...For long term storage I use something designed for that - RIG.

 

[northern edge]

Good question. Im going to be gone for a a year plus, and Ive been wondering the same thing myself.

 

[AUG]

If you are only going to be gone a year a simple wipe down with Breakfree CLP will be just fine.

 

[mikikanazawa]

LOL, I've tried using silicone spray as a preservative. When you spray it, the liquid evaporates and what's left is the dry silicone powder. It is easily dusted off.

Others have mentioned CLP. CLP has never failed me.

 

[eeniii]

Or better yet, for long term storage use vasoline. It is just a high grade of cosmoline.