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mulder · 02-02-2006, 09:03 PM

Armadillo has arrived down under and they had a little write up about it in the local mag. They put armadillo on a rifle barrel and then ran it under water. Weeks later still no rust.
I have no rust on my HS2000 but would this product also add to the protection of my finish even though I keep it clean and rust free now?
Your thoughts
Cheers
mulder

**Old School** · 02-02-2006, 10:24 PM

Yes. I have been using it since I bought my first XD and have not using a drop of oil on my finish. Armadillo is a wax-like product that adheres to the metal. It is an excellent product.

mulder · 02-02-2006, 11:45 PM

Thanks for the reply Old School. I will get some when I finally find it for sale here.
Thanks again
mulder

jednp · 02-03-2006, 12:03 AM

Do you use this to cover the entire slide top and bottom? I'm assuming you still oil contact points even if they have armadillo on them first right? I've been thinking of trying this stuff but want to make sure I'm using it correctly for the XD before I get it.

**Old School** · 02-03-2006, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by jednp

Do you use this to cover the entire slide top and bottom? I'm assuming you still oil contact points even if they have armadillo on them first right? I've been thinking of trying this stuff but want to make sure I'm using it correctly for the XD before I get it.

Although Blue Wonder considers it a dry lube, I find it's best as a rust protector. The way to use the product is to take an old wash cloth, run it under HOT water, wring it out, and dip it into the product in a circular motion. Once you have some on, go over the entire exterior of the slide and let it sit until it hazes up. Once it hazes, buff off with a soft dry towel and repeat. If you do it right, all moisture will bead off and never touch the metal. Don't forget to get the edges of the ejection ports too. You can use an old tooth brush to get the product off of the etched areas.

As for the contact points, I use only GunButter. It is the best lube I have used by far. It lasts for a long time and does not evaporate. I can easily go 1000 rounds between cleanings and it is still there in full force.

OS

mulder · 02-03-2006, 04:16 AM

Gunbutter?

j2fast · 02-03-2006, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by mulder

Gunbutter?

http://www.pistolgear.com/proddetail...a144a6909f031c

Gem1n1 · 02-03-2006, 05:37 AM

I bought the BW Kit and couldn't be happier. $25 well spent! I live in humid FL and no rust yet.

ephyra · 02-03-2006, 09:53 AM

I just put a good coat of armadillo on my xd40 last night... what a bitch....
but it looks great, i dripped a little water on it and it beaded up and rolled off.. great product..
i got it from old school... and just like everyone says on here, he ships FAST...

jednp · 02-03-2006, 09:59 AM

if I use gunbutter, do I have to put the gun in a toaster first and apply with a butter knife?

02-02-2006, 09:03 PM	#1
mulder XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Land Down Under Posts: 327	Armadillo Armadillo has arrived down under and they had a little write up about it in the local mag. They put armadillo on a rifle barrel and then ran it under water. Weeks later still no rust. I have no rust on my HS2000 but would this product also add to the protection of my finish even though I keep it clean and rust free now? Your thoughts Cheers mulder __________________ My head is like a padded cell...with ears!

02-02-2006, 10:24 PM	#2
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,627	Yes. I have been using it since I bought my first XD and have not using a drop of oil on my finish. Armadillo is a wax-like product that adheres to the metal. It is an excellent product. __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

02-02-2006, 11:45 PM	#3
mulder XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Land Down Under Posts: 327	Thanks for the reply Old School. I will get some when I finally find it for sale here. Thanks again mulder __________________ My head is like a padded cell...with ears!

02-03-2006, 04:16 AM	#6
mulder XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Land Down Under Posts: 327	Gunbutter? __________________ My head is like a padded cell...with ears!

02-03-2006, 09:53 AM	#9
ephyra XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: lower alabama Posts: 13	I just put a good coat of armadillo on my xd40 last night... what a bitch.... but it looks great, i dripped a little water on it and it beaded up and rolled off.. great product.. i got it from old school... and just like everyone says on here, he ships FAST... __________________ XD40 Tac Ruger MK II Phoenix hp22 keltec p3AT Savage .243

02-03-2006, 12:03 AM	#4
jednp XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 4,691	Do you use this to cover the entire slide top and bottom? I'm assuming you still oil contact points even if they have armadillo on them first right? I've been thinking of trying this stuff but want to make sure I'm using it correctly for the XD before I get it.

02-03-2006, 05:37 AM	#8
Gem1n1 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 114	I bought the BW Kit and couldn't be happier. $25 well spent! I live in humid FL and no rust yet.

02-03-2006, 09:59 AM	#10
jednp XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 4,691	if I use gunbutter, do I have to put the gun in a toaster first and apply with a butter knife?

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