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Rust Preventive No. 2(TM) - Rust Preventive #2, Spray Bottle, 16oz
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SKU: 083019016
Overview
This spray is designed for hunters and shooters who need practical rust protection for guns, tools, and machinery exposed to wet, cold, or changing conditions. It is formulated to neutralize fingerprints, displace moisture, and leave an invisible protective film while also providing lubrication. The blend is intended to work without gumming up in tight areas, making it a straightforward maintenance product for regular cleaning and storage routines. Packaged in a 16 oz spray bottle, it offers a convenient option for keeping equipment protected between outings.
Why Hunters Choose the Brownells
Neutralizes Fingerprints
Displaces moisture before rust can
Formulated Guns,
Tools, and machinery use
Leaves Invisible
Protective and lubricating film
Designed Not
To gum up in nooks
Supplied Handy
16 oz pump spray bottle
Key Features
- Neutralizes fingerprints and displaces moisture to help prevent rust.
- Formulated as a gun oil and rust preventive for guns, tools, and machinery.
- Designed to leave an invisible film that protects and lubricates.
- Made with petroleum distillates, not a space-age chemical.
- Pump spray bottle packaging for easy application.
- 16 fl. oz. spray bottle size.
Best Used For
- Hunters storing firearms after wet-weather hunts and exposure to fingerprints
- Shooters needing a spray-applied rust preventive for guns, tools, and machinery
- Owners wanting moisture displacement and light lubrication without gum buildup
- Field users looking for a rust preventive suited to harsh hunting and shooting conditions
Specifications
| Container Type | Spray Bottle |
|---|---|
| Finish Compatibility | Gun finishes and bluing |
| Form | Rust Preventive |
| Ingredients | Petroleum distillates |
| Size | 16 fl. oz. / 473 mL |
| Use | Guns, tools and machinery |
Pros
- Neutralizes fingerprints and displaces moisture before rust can start
- Formulated for guns, tools, and machinery use
- Leaves an invisible protective and lubricating film
- Designed not to gum up in nooks and crannies
- Supplied in a handy 16 oz pump spray bottle
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed as a rust preventive and light lubricant rather than a dedicated cleaning solvent, so it may not replace a full maintenance routine.
- The product is described as leaving an invisible film, which can be useful for protection but offers no visible coverage check.
- It is formulated for guns, tools, and machinery, so users wanting a highly specialized firearm-only treatment may prefer a more purpose-specific option.
- The spray bottle format is convenient for application, but it may not be ideal for those who prefer a wipe-on or dropper-style application method.
Suggested Comparisons
- Gun cleaning and maintenance oil
- Rust preventive spray
- Firearm lubrication product
- Tool and machinery protectant
Suggested Accessories
- Gun cleaning cloths
- Bore cleaning supplies
- Gun storage case
- Hunting gear organizer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rust Preventive No. 2 used for on firearms and gear?
According to the product description, it is formulated to neutralize fingerprints, displace moisture, and help prevent rust on guns, tools, and machinery.
Is Rust Preventive No. 2 safe for gun finishes and bluing?
The description says it is not a "space age chemical" that raises issues with gun finishes and bluing, and instead is a blend of petroleum distillates specially formulated for guns, tools, and machinery.
Does this product leave a heavy residue or gum up moving parts?
The description states that it leaves an invisible film and, unlike general purpose water-displacing rust proofers, it won't gum up in the nooks and crannies.
What size is the spray bottle version?
This listing is for the spray bottle in the 16 oz size. The specs also identify it as 1 pint (16 fl. oz./473 mL).
What kind of conditions is it intended for?
The product is described as having over 40 years of all-climate performance and as being intended to prevent rust in harsh hunting and shooting weather and locations.