Froglube CLP

[newkid]

I got a bottle of Froglube CLP the other day, does anyone know if this can be used on airbrush needles as a needle juice to prevent wear and tip dry?? Has any one tried this?

 

[foreveryoung001]

I've used it on my firearms before. Its decent stuff. As far as using it on an airbrush... I don't think it will hurt anything, but I doubt you will see much difference between the Frog lube and the airbrush specific stuff, like Needle Juice. I've used lots of different things on my needle, from synthetic automotive oils, to gun oils, to all the airbrush specific products. I really can't tell much of a difference between any of them. They all keep things moving nice and smooth, and they all wipe off the tip of the needle within the first couple of minutes of a painting session as you remove tip dry. This stuff is supposed to work its way into the microscopic ridges in the metal, or something like that, if I remember correctly. I don't know how that is any different from any other high quality lubricant, so sounds like a marketing strategy to me, but there is nothing about the product that should hurt your airbrush.

 

[shadow2462]

I have never used "froglube" but I can say this...most of the better made airbrushes have solvent proof seals and bearings but using too much lubricant or too frequently will cause the cheaper brushes with rubber O-rings / seals will cause them to swell and cause the brush to fail.

 

[newkid]

It soaks into the pores of the metal and keeps off the rust and carbon and tons of other contaminants so it seemed that it would do the same with paint. I just figured I would see if this stuff would work instead of needle juice. Cheaper to use what I already have than ordering needlejuice if it will do the same. As far as airbrush quality it would be on my iwata and my badgers.

 

[foreveryoung001]

It soaks into the pores of the metal and keeps off the rust and carbon and tons of other contaminants so it seemed that it would do the same with paint. I just figured I would see if this stuff would work instead of needle juice. Cheaper to use what I already have than ordering needlejuice if it will do the same. As far as airbrush quality it would be on my iwata and my badgers.

Any good quality oil or lubricant will coat the microscopic scratches in the metal. It all depends on the viscosity of the product. If they are using some kind of chemical in it that actually makes it "soak" in to the metal, then it would be a corrosive and would do more harm than good. I've used it on firearms and saw no ill effects, but didn't see any marked benefits either. Its just another oil. It shouldn't hurt your airbrush, but I wouldn't expect any miracles from it either.

Of course, if it does have some major advantage, I may have to dig up the bottle I have. LOl.

Seriously though, you've got nothing to lose by trying it out, and if you do see some benefits from it, let everyone know.