Clenzoil Collection

Having previously reviewed some of the Clenzoil range of cleaning products, and being very impressed with them, I was keen to see what else they had to offer; so, I got my hands on a few of their other items. The accessories that they offer all seem to be particularly well thought out, presumably by shooters, and offer great solutions to some gun maintenance and storage issues.

Lambs wool applicator

The circular applicator is a piece of lambs wool, around fiveinches in diameter, designed for applying a good even coat of Clenzoil fluid with no detriment to any of the finishes on your firearms. It is certainly very soft and you can buff a nice finish on your gun without leaving excess cleaning fluid on it. The applicator is a great size and allows you to finish off your gun without getting your hands dirty, but small enough to ensure you only apply Clenzoil where you want it. For the collector of fine firearms, or anyone who stores their guns for extended periods, this is a great item. You can use it on both the metal and wood surfaces of your firearms without risking and scratches or marks.

Protective Sleeve

Another item great for the longterm storage of your long-gun, the sleeve is big enough to accommodate most guns, even with a scope fitted, and being silicone coated it will not hold moisture. Unlike many gun storage socks, this one is made of material thick enough to protect your gun from the knocks and bumps that always seem to happen when you are putting your guns into a crowded gunsafe. Intended to be used in conjunction with Clenzoil cleaning products, the sleeve will hold the moisture out and keep the Clenzoil in, creating an environment ideal for the storage of guns. It is also great for protecting your gun in transit, inside a rigid case or gunslip.

Hinge pin jelly

As the name suggests, this stuff is primarily intended for use on the hinge pins on shotguns, where there is a relatively large bearing surface which requires lubrication and protection. It works very well on any bearing surface and it showed a great ability to stay put. On the bolt of a Ruger 10/22 it stayed put on all the bearing surfaces, even after firing a couple of hundred rounds and getting really warm and did not build up in isolated spots in the gun. Supplied in a very small jar, it might seem very expensive for what you get, but a little bit really does go a very long way, so it is likely to last a long time. The manufacturers also describe this as the world’s best choke tube lube, a big claim, but having tested the jelly on other applications, I have no reason to question its validity.