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Nerves · 01-05-2007, 10:00 PM

Hi Folks,

Hope everyone had a fantastic holiday season; I stored my "new" (since october) XD 9 tac ever since my last match (mid December). I gave it a good cleaning, left it in the safe as well as the G34 (both used at the saem event) and tonight as I prepare to go early this morning (AM) and was packing getting things ready, I pulled the XD9 tac out of the safe and the slide was covered in rust (light film). Bith in and out, with a heavier residue on the right side.

It's taken me hours to get rid of it, but in storage for 3 weeks, after a good cleaning, left with a very light CLP coat...and RUST!!!! No acceptable!!!! I love all of my XD's, but RUST!!!! BTW the XD 45 ACP service model does NOT show an incline of dirt.

I am going to shoot in the IDPA event tomorrow, but I'm think in contacting SA...Has anyone contacted them with the same issue and if so, what has been thier response?

...still a fan.

**Old School** · 01-05-2007, 10:08 PM

I know people swear by CLP. I don't understand how a solvent can also protect metal; never liked the product. For me, a light coat of oil is the only thing that should ever touch a XD slide.

Sorry about your rust problem.

OS

AKM · 01-05-2007, 10:15 PM

I have had CLP cause rust on firearms in the past. I don't use it.
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Neomet · 01-05-2007, 10:29 PM

Man Nerves that tanks. I don't understand why as a company you don't research a finish before releasing a product.

Guess you'll have to shoot your open gun now?

TexicanKid · 01-05-2007, 10:32 PM

Was this a Melonite XD or an older one?

**Krackels** · 01-05-2007, 10:35 PM

Hmm... clp causing rust... anyone else care to try it?

I use Eezox every few weeks, if I haven't shot it recently. And normally clean semi-thoroughly after shooting.

Weird

manr0e · 01-05-2007, 10:41 PM

does anyone use a silicone rag?...the ones that come with a light coating in the package...i use them on all my guns and have not found a better product yet...cheapest around also!

**XDAndMe** · 01-05-2007, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by manr0e

does anyone use a silicone rag?...the ones that come with a light coating in the package...i use them on all my guns and have not found a better product yet...cheapest around also!

I do. It leaves the gun with a nice sheen.

deapee · 01-05-2007, 10:48 PM

I do too...no rust here.

Sorry to hear that yours rusted man...that sucks.

Neomet · 01-05-2007, 10:58 PM

01-05-2007, 10:00 PM	#1
Nerves XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jacksonville, Fl. Posts: 2,028	My Xd 9Tac covered in rust... Hi Folks, Hope everyone had a fantastic holiday season; I stored my "new" (since october) XD 9 tac ever since my last match (mid December). I gave it a good cleaning, left it in the safe as well as the G34 (both used at the saem event) and tonight as I prepare to go early this morning (AM) and was packing getting things ready, I pulled the XD9 tac out of the safe and the slide was covered in rust (light film). Bith in and out, with a heavier residue on the right side. It's taken me hours to get rid of it, but in storage for 3 weeks, after a good cleaning, left with a very light CLP coat...and RUST!!!! No acceptable!!!! I love all of my XD's, but RUST!!!! BTW the XD 45 ACP service model does NOT show an incline of dirt. I am going to shoot in the IDPA event tomorrow, but I'm think in contacting SA...Has anyone contacted them with the same issue and if so, what has been thier response? ...still a fan. __________________ \"WHEN YOU PUT ON YOUR GUN LEAVE YOUR MIDDLE FINGER AT HOME\" NRA Member IDPA Member--Wilson Combat CQB (CDP) USPSA Member--New XD 9 Tac & G34 (Production ) IPSC Open Major--STI Trubor Grandmaster CCW's: -- XD-45 ACP 4" with Truglo TFO's & M6 Laser/Light --Kimber Tactical Pro II, ...Many More

01-05-2007, 10:08 PM	#2
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,491	I know people swear by CLP. I don't understand how a solvent can also protect metal; never liked the product. For me, a light coat of oil is the only thing that should ever touch a XD slide. Sorry about your rust problem. OS __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs! Last edited by Old School : 01-05-2007 at 10:18 PM.

01-05-2007, 10:15 PM	#3
AKM XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,511	I have had CLP cause rust on firearms in the past. I don't use it. . __________________ Liviu Librescu - În veci pomenirea lui. U.S. Army/Marine Snipers - Making the World a Better Place, 175 grains at a time.

01-05-2007, 10:29 PM	#4
Neomet XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Made it to Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,383	Man Nerves that tanks. I don't understand why as a company you don't research a finish before releasing a product. Guess you'll have to shoot your open gun now? __________________ Who said that? Who the freak said that? Who's the slimy little communist $hit, twinkle-toed rocksucker down here who just signed his own death warrant? Nobody, huh? The fairy freaking godmother said it. Out-freaking-standing. I will PT you all until you freaking die!

01-05-2007, 10:35 PM	#6
Krackels XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 18,386 Blog Entries: 5	Hmm... clp causing rust... anyone else care to try it? I use Eezox every few weeks, if I haven't shot it recently. And normally clean semi-thoroughly after shooting. Weird __________________ "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." --Benjamin Franklin "Freedom is not America's gift to the world; it is God's gift to all humanity"-- Guess! PA Roll Call .................... My Blog

01-05-2007, 10:32 PM	#5
TexicanKid XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 393	Was this a Melonite XD or an older one?

01-05-2007, 10:41 PM	#7
manr0e XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NY Posts: 187	does anyone use a silicone rag?...the ones that come with a light coating in the package...i use them on all my guns and have not found a better product yet...cheapest around also!

01-05-2007, 10:48 PM	#9
deapee XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 373	I do too...no rust here. Sorry to hear that yours rusted man...that sucks. __________________ XD9 service XD9 sub-compact

01-05-2007, 10:58 PM	#10
Neomet XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Made it to Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,383	Me 3 __________________ Who said that? Who the freak said that? Who's the slimy little communist $hit, twinkle-toed rocksucker down here who just signed his own death warrant? Nobody, huh? The fairy freaking godmother said it. Out-freaking-standing. I will PT you all until you freaking die!

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