Product Review - Clenzoil CLP

[@rawbacon]

The *Smell Test* is what really matters.........And no one can beat the Sweet Bouquet of Hoppe's No. 9

[@357magdad]

They actually make Hoppes #9 air fresheners!

[@shannonelliott6116]

Love how you answered questions you KNEW were gonna be asked at the end...there's always "that guy" who asks...interesting video!

[@357magdad]

I tried to address some of the comments I've gotten over the years.

[@onionhead5780]

As a retired gunsmith and gun dealer I can tell you my go to favorite solvents over the many years in the firearm industry were Hoppes #9 borecleaner, Clenzoil and Eezox.

[@357magdad]

I'll have to give Eezox a try!

[@kyle875]

@@357magdad feel like testing a couple more? I've used Prolix the longest to great effect. I've also used Gunzilla some... but a clp that I have found and have been liking a lot is Super Quick Clean Guns. I'd like to see that one tested. Thank you

[@LuigiPizza-fv2hv]

Unfortunately, I have a .357 Windicator with Nickel Plating. As great and useful as Hoppes 9 is, it would DESTROY my Nickel Plated Windicator.

[@LuigiPizza-fv2hv]

@@357magdad I just ordered a 3 oz, Eezox Spray can for $12.49 from Amazon. We'll see how it does. Clenzoil has not done Fabulous in some YOU TUBE "Steel Plate" Tests. But, to be Honest, I don't Hunt, don't shoot in the rain & am a Low Volume Shooter, so I may not need the "Top Shelf Oil." What I don't like is when an oil dries out quickly. (I might actually try out Mobil 1 on a Junker I have (Hi Point C9))

[@anangryranger]

Another retired gunsmith and dealer. Was a fulltime peace officer and dept armourer as well. Some cops maintain their weapons well. Many don't. Over decades of dealing with poorly maintained weapons, and those that were in excellent condition, the number one product that gave the best protection against rust, cleaned the best, and lubricated fully was Clenzoil. Ballistol was right behind it.

[@mrbenmall]

Not relevant to me since I don't own a gun anymore - but I must say I enjoy watching side by side comparisons of products. They're always fun. Good job!

[@357magdad]

Thanks Ben! When I first got into shooting, KZbin was an important source of information for me. CLP testing and reloading were some of my first videos.

[@upsidedowndog1256]

Nice job Magdad. I like Hoppes products for my friend's firearms as I own none myself. For over 3 decades now.

[@357magdad]

You can't go wrong with Hoppes #9!

[@not2fast4u2c]

Looks like good stuff..I do like Hoppes NO. 9 since I have used it for years on many things besides fire arms

[@357magdad]

Hoopes #9 is hard to beat!

[@gayle525]

As a new gun owner, thank you for this info. I helps a lot.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Gayle! I'm glad my video was helpful!

[@gayle525]

@@357magdad anything I can learn about care and maintenance for it is very helpful. So far you are helping the most with your videos comparing products. That’s just another reason to love your channel. I love your restorations and flitz too.

[@357magdad]

@@gayle525 It is easy to get "information overload" when you are a new gun owner. When I got into target shooting, I watched a lot of KZbin videos! The CLP comparisons and reloading is how I got started making KZbin videos myself.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Best trick I ever learned is to spray and wipe down my firearm with WD-40 as soon as I am finished shooting. By the time I got home cleaning was a breeze... Great test! Thanks!

[@357magdad]

WD-40 gets a bad rap with gun people. I've had good results with it.

[@flitz]

Nice work MagDad! 👍👍👀 We're a little surprised that Chuck didn't mildly suggest that you add Flitz to your test! After all, Flitz IS outstanding at bore cleaning, feed ramp and general firearm cleaning, polishing and protecting. (Just don't use it on cheap gun bluing... factory hot bluing only...) Sorry... shameless plug over... 😎

[@ydocproductions5593]

Interesting test. Looks like it would be the perfect product to use just a light coat of oil before and after hunting out in the elements.

[@357magdad]

I think it would work well for that!

[@Dardrum]

"And don't put the gun in your mouth" thanks, lost my morning coffee due to laughing ;-)

[@unwired1281]

👍 advice like that is better than finding a diamond.

[@357magdad]

Sorry about your coffee!

[@mmccarthy9458]

I hear some NATOsexuals, like Rachel Levine, lick AK 74 muzzlebrakes 🙂

[@patjohnson3100]

Thank you for this useful video. I have used Hoppes products for years, but I'm always interested in new gun care products.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Pat! I'm eager to give the Clenzoil some "real world" testing once ammo prices stabilize and the range is opened back up!

[@Synthgunner]

Good video, informative. Especially relevant to me since I switched the clenzoil since I moved to the south and that’s what my FFL sells.

[@357magdad]

I'm eager to get some "real world" experience with Clenzoil. I hope the covid restrictions ease up and ammo prices come down so I can get back to the range!

[@curtk8130]

I love clenzoil ! Smells good and is a good cleaner. It doesn’t seem to be the best lubricant but still works fine in a pinch. It’s priced very well to and that little bottle lasts forever. Nice review !

[@357magdad]

Thanks for watching Curt!

[@R4v3n3X]

I use clenzoil too and feel it does a fantastic job lubricating and protecting. What other brand(s) do you think does better in wear protection that I could try? Have you seen this test comparing clenzoil with other lubes? kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJrFg5itodOXgsk

[@curtk8130]

@@R4v3n3XI love the product and it’s a solid lubricant and the my go to cleaner. I think Lucas oil products might be better lube but certainly not better at cleaning. Both are great products and I use both

[@billbog25]

Great video thanks! Love clenzoil. Also like how you approach the topic.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Bill!

[@GT_Racer347]

Fascinating! I don't think that I've ever heard of Clenzoil! I definitely need to look them up. Not a fan of Ballistol but life long user of Hoppe's #9

[@357magdad]

I like Hoppes too! Clenzoil will send you a "free" sample if you pay postage.

[@mmccarthy9458]

use Ballistol exclusively on pistols and Clenzoil for AR pattern rifles. I would recommend Breakfree Mil-spec CLP for AK since some...cough ahem Arsenal BG, crappy paint finishes. Pretty much all rifles, around the stock, trigger, and lower receiver area get exposed to sweat-i.e. salt water.

[@357magdad]

Thanks for watching! Check out my MIL SPEC Break Free review! kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5jZhmqqopWorsU

[@craigmiller8902]

I always watch your tests. Excellent!

[@357magdad]

Thanks Craig!

[@bigvicsworkshop]

Heck ya.. gunpowder and Far - Make a great video... 40 years plus using #9 and wd40... all my bang sticks still work flawlessly and look good.. 😊 good info! Vic

[@357magdad]

Thanks Vic! WD-40 gets a bad rap, but I have always had good luck with it!

[@bigvicsworkshop]

@@357magdad I use it like its Frank's Hot Sauce..hehe

[@357magdad]

@@bigvicsworkshop "Don't be stingy with the WD-40!"

[@bahubalbaba7886]

While changing a flat tyre, if you spray WD-40 on the thread & tighten the bolts, they come off nicely next time to get a flat tyre. It’s getting bad rap for nothing 😒☹️

[@jackthompson2132]

Good video Magdad. I don’t have any guns anymore but good video. Thank You for sharing

[@357magdad]

Thanks Jack!

[@breakingbadenterprise328]

What happened to your guns? Did you commit a crime?

[@johndeere1951a]

No , crucial metal friction wear test. Check out Project Farm video. Clenzoil tops the others protecting against friction wear. Most important with guns tightly moving parts. 🇺🇦🇺🇲☮️👍

[@357magdad]

Thanks for watching! I try to use simple tests that can be repeated and verified by regular people. I haven't been able to come up with a simple and verifiable friction wear test.

[@planejet42]

Try Seafoam Deep Creep. It’s one of my favorite products.

[@357magdad]

Thanks for the tip! I'll have to keep my eye out for some!

[@DirtandRust]

Well done Professor Magdad!! :]

[@357magdad]

Thanks D&R!

[@John-vt7wn]

Do you like clenzoil or Balistol more? They same to more or less to have the same results, but in past videos of yours I viewed, it seems as if the balistol didn’t leave any specks of powder behind as clenzoil did.

[@357magdad]

I'm doing a CLP showdown video soon featuring Clenzoil, Ballistol and Mil-Spec Break Free.

[@Fast1quicmoney1]

So in the end hoppes is the go to right? Hate when i go into a video for the answer and just end up leaving with more questions, don't leave us on a cliffhanger moment.

[@357magdad]

Hoppes #9 is a dedicated powder solvent. You would still need a light oil to protect the metal. The Clenzoil did a decent job dissolving burnt powder and protecting the metal.

[@USMC-es4yy]

Yeah hoppes cleaner does work better than most..but it harsh as hell and you need to use proper ventilation...but there oils ...not so much . They don't lube as good as some of the newer players out there!

[@357magdad]

Check out my MIL SPEC Break Free review! kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5jZhmqqopWorsU

[@USMC-es4yy]

@@357magdad ha!! I'll check it out but after being forced to use it for 12 yrs kinda burned out..I told myself I'd never smell BF clp again in my life!! Preciate it though!!

[@garyryman4947]

Nicely done

[@357magdad]

Thanks Gary!

[@larryborkstrom3580]

Friendoil also works great as well

[@Traderjoe]

It seemed to me that Hoppes did a better job on the burnt gunpowder than the other 2. Oddly, my cousin is a policeman and swears by cleaning his firearms in a generous soaking of WD40. I’ve heard it was not good for firearms either, but he has no qualms using it and says he has yet to have any negative performance from his guns after doing it for over 20 years. I don’t use it on mine haha.

[@357magdad]

Hoppes #9 did the best on the burnt powder, but the Clenzoil did better than any other CLP I've tested. WD-40 gets a bad rap - it's handy stuff to have in the shop!

[@davidfinn3771]

Great advice, I'll keep my mouth closed 😘

[@357magdad]

Glad I could help! LOL

[@glengrossnickle4985]

We only have one gun in the house we keep clean with Hoppes #9. Works but might try the new Clenzoil. Stupid question but it's a shotgun used for targets do you think it might be good for it? Thanks

[@357magdad]

Hoppes #9 is great for cleaning the bore. You might give Clenzoil a try if you want one product that can clean the bore and protect and lubricate.

[@grumpyoldphart7325]

What an outstanding review. Ever tested Shooters Lube?

[@357magdad]

It looks like Shooter Lube offers a separate solvent and lube rather than a "do-it-all" CLP.

[@johnmclaurin]

Excellent review!

[@357magdad]

Thanks John!

[@cwatson42785]

Have you tried Lucas oil clp? I heard from a few people that have used everything that like that the most

[@357magdad]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5DJY5ian56jqtE

[@mikemcshea2155]

I like Clenzoil as does Project Farm.

[@357magdad]

Thanks for watching Mike! Check out my CLP showdown: kzbin.info/www/bejne/annJmGardp1sqpo

[@Anonymous-it5jw]

What are your choices of ammunition in target shooting with semi-auto pistols?

[@357magdad]

Thanks for watching! I'm strictly a revolver guy. I bet you can guess which caliber!

[@tonylenge424]

Great review,thanks

[@357magdad]

Thanks Tony!

[@humansvd3269]

Not a bad oil. I'm still sold on strikehold.

[@fog8969]

What is the viscosity of Clenzoil supposed to be? I bought a bottle recently. After shaking it vigorously for at least two minutes, I found it to be about as viscous as water. It ran like crazy. Is that normal for Clenzoil?

[@357magdad]

The Clenzoil sample I have is similar in consistency to Rem Oil and Lucas CLP.

[@fog8969]

@@357magdad Thanks. I think I have some Rem Oil. It might be an old bottle, but I'll check it out. I've been using Ballistol for cleaning and oiling AR bolts. I also use it for cleaning inside of Glock barrels and for very light lube of slide grooves, lug groove and the sliding outer length of barrel. I called Glock and spoke with a really nice tech guy there. I was asking him for recommendations for light protection coat for longer-term storage of Glocks. He recommended Breakfree CLP, Lucas gun oil, and Weapon Shield.

[@fog8969]

@@357magdad We've communicated with the company, and apparently, the Clenzoil we got from a vendor other than the company is a bad batch or whatever to make it super runny like water, even after being well shaken. Will try another source or buy directly from the company.

[@mr.bandyshanks6492]

That's some damn sound advice there... "Don't put the gun in your mouth"

[@357magdad]

I try to help people....

[@MahoneyBadger]

Mossy Oak is Clenzoil correct?

[@357magdad]

According to the internet, it might be.

[@radroofer]

I use PB- blaster on everything metal. WD-40 uses to much water in their product

[@357magdad]

Thanks for watching! There are a lot of good CLPs on the market. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5DJY5ian56jqtE

[@berettaxd7566]

Breakfree vs clenzoil CLP?

[@357magdad]

Thanks for watching! I've done some testing with Breakfree. Check out my CLP test playlist. I plan to do some resting on the new MIL spec Breakfree soon!

[@inertia210]

Have you tried froglube?

[@357magdad]

Thanks for watching! I've heard that frog lube requires quite a process - deep cleaning, heating, soaking etc. so I have not experimented with it.

[@anangryranger]

Froglube is nasty stuff! Save your money and buy some Clenzoil. You will not regret it.

[@alexstools]

Does any of them come close to the great smell of Balistoil? I love that smell 😂

[@357magdad]

I find that Ballistol has a love it or hate it smell. Unfortunately I'm in the hate it category. Clenzoil has a pine aftershave smell to it.

[@Lumpschlevot]

But….. you cant beat the lubricating performance of clenzoil. Balistol is one of the worst.

[@357magdad]

I like the lubricating properties of the mil-spec Break Free.

[@will195]

First of all you are comparing a solvent with a CLP. And for pulling up carbon obviously the solvent is going to do a much better job point is you can’t compare the two when it comes to pulling up carbon because they’re not both the same kind of product. But the fact that Clenzoil came pretty damn close to that solvent sure looks like it beats the pants off anything else that I’ve seen

[@357magdad]

Thanks for watching Will! Check out my review of the MIL SPEC Break Free it also performed very well! kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5jZhmqqopWorsU

[@waynemiracle8928]

😆 on that last comment!

[@357magdad]

A little magdad humor....

[@LuigiPizza-fv2hv]

I just ordered the 2 FREE Bottles of Clenzoil on its Website. They charged me $3.00 for S&H.

[@357magdad]

That's how I got mine!