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Prolix Total Gun Care Products
biodegradeable, non-petroleum based solvent/lubricant for firearms
Dry Lube Technology
What others say about PrOlix® products
 
This is just a small sampling of positive feedback we have received about
the effectiveness of PrOlix® lubricants over the past three decades. These comments
involved no payments nor promotional considerations of any kind.
 
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Newer comments are at the end since these are listed in chronological order.
 
Comments:
 
Shooting Industry January 1988, "Finally, a Total Gun Cleaner Product for the Gunsmith"
article by William Schumaker (view article)
            
   Most gun cleaning solvents and oils should not be applied to gunstocks. 
   Prolix Total Gun Care has broken this barrier.
   
   It is also excellent for cleaning and lubricating semi-automatic rifles and pistols,
   as well as other working mechanisms.
   
   It has proven to be excellent for cleaning and lubricating electronic mechanisms, too.
  
 
Shooting Times January 1989, "Total Gun Care Products from Prolix" article by J. Wayne Fears
(view article)
            
   I've . . . found it to be a good all-around cleaner and lubricant.   
 
   Prolix has been formulated to clean a gun and leave the optimum amount of retained 
   lubricant.
  
 
American Handgunner July/August 1990 "Prolix Lube" article by Dave Anderson
(view article)
            
   One of the most useful cleaner/lubricant/preservative products I've found is 
   called "Prolix."
 
   I disassembled my Dillon 550, cleaned and lubed it with Prolix, and after 
   reassembly found it worked more smoothly and with less effort than ever before.  
   And, I could load twice as many rounds as before without the need for cleaning!
  
 
Glock: The New Wave In Combat Handguns by Peter Alan Kalser (Paladin Press, 1992)
(view book cover and page)
            
   There is a substance, specifically for firearms, designed to avoid the problems
   associated with petroleum-based products . . . .  That substance is called Prolix.
   
   Prolix cleans gun parts amazingly easily and thoroughly, then leaves an optimum
   amount of lubricant and a "dry to the touch" protective film.		
  
 
Gun Cleaning by Chuck Hawks
            
     Prolix total gun care product is a proprietary cleaner, lubricant, and preservative
     that can replace both traditional powder solvent and gun oil. I use Prolix on all of
     my handguns. It comes in 16 ounce plastic bottles with "trigger squeeze" tops, or
     bulk jugs. Prolix is a one step gun cleaner that will not harm wooden grips, but you
     should test it on plastics before use. (It does not attack the polymer used in Glock
     pistols.) I first read about Prolix in Peter Kasler's book GLOCK: The New Wave in
     Combat Handguns. Prolix is the chosen cleaning product of Glock armorers. It contains
     industrial grade solvents that penetrate and remove fouling.

     I spray Prolix down the barrel and through the cylinder chambers to remove fouling,
     let it sit for a short time, and clean the gun as I would if using a normal powder
     solvent. Prolix is the only cleaner/lubricant I will spray into an action. After
     cleaning, wipe off all the Prolix you can. Prolix has a dry solid lubricant/protectant
     base that leaves a residue at the molecular level on gun parts that is very long lasting.
     It completely eliminates the use of gun oil.

     If you use Prolix to clean and lubricate, and a silicone cloth to wipe down, you can
     omit gun oil altogether and your guns will be better for it.               
    
 
E.D.M. Specialties (precision machine shop) testimonial for Prolix solvent and lube
(view letter)
            
     . . . OUR FIRST CHOICE
     . . . meets all of our lubricating and cleaning requirements
     . . . most versatile usage
     . . . manufacturer's claims on product were met
     . . . excellent results on stainless steel, reduced metal friction resulting 
    in smoother action

     
 
Edward J. Hughes LTC USAF-Ret testimonial, March 20, 1992
(view letter)
            
    I ordered a case of your Prolix 8 oz PS and have found it to be excellent. 
    
    Let me again commend you and your staff on an excellent product.
    
 
Guns Magazine January 2006 "Notes on Cleaning"
(view article/magazine cover)
    I don't use bronze brushes on my cast-bullet barrels.  I just use Prolix . . . 

    In fact I use Prolix exclusively on my nickel-plated firearms.
    
 
E-mail comment received June 25, 2008 from P.J. of Arlington, Virginia

      Wow!  . . . the shotgun especially has been a bear to clean.  Not this time!  
      I am one happy cleaner.  I'd love to have a little more guidance on using 
      PrOlix/XTRA-T since I love it and intend to use nothing else! 

    
 
E-mail comment received August 20, 2008 from T.W. of Springfield, Oregon
    Thanks for an Amazing Product!

    . . . just wanted to drop you a line to say thanks for everything and tell you
    how completely impressed I am with your product.  I received my order today
    and after shooting, proceeded to clean my Sig P225 with Prolix.  I used a
    polypropylene container to make a small dunk tank, field stripped the Sig,
    and soaked it in about 1/2 gallon of Prolix for about 1/2 an hour.  WOW!!!
    My gun is now cleaner than it ever has been since it was new, and maybe even
    cleaner than that.  All the parts, grips included, are cleaned and
    conditioned perfectly.  Just a little Xtra-T lube on the slide rails and I'm
    ready to go.  When I was done I filtered the Prolix back into the gallon jug
    using a funnel, cheesecloth and a coffee filter for good measure.  I was
    absolutely amazed at the dirt and debris that was left in the bottom of the
    tank and in the filter when I was done.  The amount of dirt and filth that
    Prolix removed was astounding!  I thought I was keeping my gun clean, and
    spent lots of time cleaning it in the past, but obviously Prolix has raised
    the bar to an entirely higher level of cleanliness and protection for my
    firearms.  Your product is awesome, I will NEVER use anything other than
    Prolix on my guns, this stuff is amazing.
 
    Thanks again!

    
 
Guns Magazine November 2009
 
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In response to a question about how to clean a nickel-plated gun if copper removers used to clean the barrel will remove nick-plated finishes, Guns Magazine editor Jeff Johns replied:
 
    Soaking a gun in any of the available copper solvents with ammonia in them 
    can destroy a nickel finish.  Nickel plate doesn't bond well to steel and 
    is layered over a copper under plate.  Given a chance, the bore solvents 
    attack the copper underneath, lifting the nickel.

    I use Prolix on my nickel-plated guns and generally use it to clean all my 
    cast bullet and .22 LR guns, plated or not.  Prolix on a tight patch often 
    will lift lead right out of the grooves, too, without resorting to a bore 
    brush, although stubbon deposits may require a brush.  

    I don't like to tempt Murphy, so when I clean copper fouling from a nickel-
    plated firearm's barrel, I use a 1-caliber undersize bore brush wrapped with
    a patch covered with J-B Bore Paste and squirted with Prolix.


    
 
E-mail comment received December 14, 2009 from D.C. of Las Vegas, Nevada
    Just a note of thanks...This stuff is awesome!  I picked up a small
    ultrasonic cleaner (holds 1 pint) and works great on auto barrels, trigger
    assemblies and small parts...the crud falls off even before I turn the
    machine on.  Just bought an AK-47 and used PrOlix to cleanup on initial field
    strip and end result was simply amazing...adding no other lubrication, the
    firearm felt so much smoother to operate than before...again amazing!

    I'm truly impressed and will be a returning customer and also bragging about
    PrOlix to my shooting buddies.

    Again, great product and thanks!
    
 
All About Shooting December 14, 2009, "Prolix Total Gun Care Product" web article by Clark Bush
(view article)
               
   Prolix works as advertised. It removes “gunk” of all kinds from firearms, 
   on the interior and exterior surfaces, without any offensive odors or fumes. 
   It even removes Cosmolene easily and quickly.   
   
   Based upon my experience with Prolix, I’d recommend it for cleaning and protecting 
   your guns.   It cleans bores as well as the exterior of guns, without harm to the 
   existing finish and it's safe for the environment.   
  
 
E-mail comment received November 21, 2010 from D.D. of Victoria, BC, Canada
   In addition to your Prolix being the best lubricant, cleaner, rust inhibitor
   and anti fouling protector available, I have found that giving the trigger
   assembly a thorough soak in Prolix and a putting a drop of Xtra-T on the
   sear notch is equivalent to the smoother and softer trigger pull of a $65
   gunsmith trigger job. Outstanding!

    
 
E-mail comment received January 31, 2011 from B.R. of Pueblo, Colorado
   Thank you for making a great product!  Here is my testimonial.  I will
   continue to recommend PrOlix. 
  
   It must have been @ 1996, I had just started shooting and had bought my
   first Glock pistol. I went to a gun show, I think it was in Danbury, CT. and
   a man was selling PrOlix at his booth.  A dry lube that goes on as a liquid,
   drys clear and doesn't get all gunked up, the way oil does, just made sense
   to me so I bought a bottle. 
 
   As I progressed in my shooting and entered the world of IPSC Open division,
   I continued to use PrOlix. The place where I think your product really
   shines is on the internal parts i.e. disconnect, sear, springs, trigger bow,
   etc.  On those windy days out here in southern CO. I know that my gun must
   be getting dusty but it's not turning into oily black "slide stopping"
   sludge.  Like the Energizer Bunny my guns keep on running when many others
   have turned into jam-o-matics.  I have to give credit to my gunsmith who
   builds a great gun, but I also believe PrOlix plays a big part in keeping my
   guns and magazines reliable.  
 
   I use PrOlix for cleaning and lubing my Dillon reloaders and find it works
   better in my ultrasonic cleaner for the lube cycle than the product that
   came with it.  Several of my friends use it now on their reloaders as well
   as their ultrasonic cleaners.  I also use PrOlix to clean and lube the
   tracks of my windows and sliding doors and it works well. 
   Thanks for making a great product. 
           
 
E-mail comment received April 22, 2011 from D.H. of Lanchester, United Kingdom
   I am so impressed with Prolix, it has transformed my rifle cleaning regime
   and I am recommending it to all my gun friends at my Club!

   I am going to try to get the gun club owner to be a dealer for your product;
   I will let you know as soon as I have made contact with him after the Easter
   holidays. 

   Thanks for an excellent product.
           
 
E-mail comment dated May 5, 2011 from M.A. of Reedley, California
   Thanks again.  Your product definitely has to be seen to be believed!
           
 
E-mail comment dated May 20, 2011 from G.W. of Highland, Michigan
   The first time I used Prolix, I pre-cleaned my gun using the old standard
   over-the-counter gun cleaner first. Then I used Prolix to clean it again. I
   couldn't believe the crud that the old stuff left behind. After the next
   shoot, I cleaned my gun with just Prolix. I had some crud in the barrel and
   slide. However, after the next shoot I cleaned the gun with Prolix and what
   did I find?......There was very little burnt powder deposits in the barrel.
   Prolix made it a whole lot easier to clean the barrel and mechanism. I'm
   gonna store my old stuff and use Prolix hereafter. BTW, the gun is a Beretta
   Cheetah 84 FS with nickel plating.
			
           
 
E-mail comment dated May 29, 2011 from M.C. of Darmouth, Mass.
   I have used Prolix total gun care on all my firearms for over a year.
   This includes  a used Walther P-22 and a new Ruger SR9C. Prolix is the
   only cleaner  ever used on the Ruger and I now have over 2100 rounds 
   through it with out any failures at all.

   Awesome product. I will be purchasing more as soon as I need to.
			
           
 
Australian Shooter May 2011, "Prolix gun cleaning products" article by Brendan Atkinson (view article)
   It is always refreshing to try a product that   actually does exactly what it 
   promises. I have been using this stuff now for a couple of weeks and in all honesty, 
   I cannot fault its performance. 

           
 
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