Gunsmithing Aerosol Release Agent For Bedding?

RmeJu · Feb 2, 2020

I am looking into bedding, and to me, an aerosol release agent seem like it's much less prone to error than manual application of shoe polish, etc.

I can get McLube Sailkote or Hornady One Shot locally for $10. There seem to be several other options in the $20-30 range, but anyone have good luck with these two, or something similar?

3-0-hate · Feb 2, 2020

I have considered using One-Shot in the past, but just ended up spending a few bucks on some Johnsons Floor Wax. Worked a treat and very easy to apply and not miss any spots.

RmeJu said:
I am looking into bedding, and to me, an aerosol release agent seem like it's much less prone to error than manual application of shoe polish, etc.

I can get McLube Sailkote or Hornady One Shot locally for $10. There seem to be several other options in the $20-30 range, but anyone have good luck with these two, or something similar?

bitbckt · Feb 2, 2020

I've got a bedding job coming up shortly, and am planning to try the One Shot method. Interested to hear other experiences, too.

eklarsen · Feb 2, 2020

The Brownells aerosol works great, Its easy to apply liberally, pastes wax works as well, just apply it a couple od times to ensure coverage and slickness.

padom · Feb 2, 2020

Good luck. I stay with what works 100%. I've always used Acraglas Release Agent from Brownells. Pops right out. Just did another bedding job last week.

BROWNELLS ACRAGLAS RELEASE AGENT | Brownells

Our traditional Release Agent and our new, easy-to-ship, Non-Flammable Release Agent selectively lets Acraglas bond to the stock but not to the barreled action. Both products present nearly indentical physical characteristics, and are applied in e...

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Edds · Feb 2, 2020

I would buy whatever I thought was the best without giving any consideration to the cost. A good bedding job is a lot of work. I can make 20 bucks a lot quicker and easier than I can bed an action.

RmeJu · Feb 2, 2020

Edds said:
I would buy whatever I thought was the best without giving any consideration to the cost.

I'm 100% on board with this. But if two things both work great, and one costs a lot less, I'd like to know. Poking around here, it looks like the McLube Sailkote is the same as/similar to the McLube 1700L, and a bunch of people sound like HOS worked great for them. All that said, those posts are several years old, and I'm curious if the common wisdom has evolved since then.

BlkZ06 · Feb 2, 2020

RmeJu said:
I'm 100% on board with this. But if two things both work great, and one costs a lot less, I'd like to know. Poking around here, it looks like the McLube Sailkote is the same as/similar to the McLube 1700L, and a bunch of people sound like HOS worked great for them. All that said, those posts are several years old, and I'm curious if the common wisdom has evolved since then.

I'd like to know what the differences are, if any- in the McLube 1700L and Sailkote.

RmeJu · Feb 3, 2020

BlkZ06 said:
I'd like to know what the differences are, if any- in the McLube 1700L and Sailkote.

FWIW, some if the earlier threads said Sailkote was closer to McLube 1725L, rather than comparing it to 1700L.

LRI · Feb 3, 2020

Best shit I've ever used.

Release Agent-McLube 1700L

Over a decade of lessons is invested in our pillar bedding work. That kind of experience has educated us on what works to get the job done, and what works exceptionally. McLube 1700L is an aerosol mold release agent that has demonstrated itself as a superior product. We use it exclusively on...

www.longriflesinc.com

And if you don't like that, there's always "antibedding", lol.

Millron · Feb 3, 2020

Long rifles sells the mcLube 1700. I just bought a can to try for a bedding job and this is far and away the best release agent ive ever used. Always have used brownells aerosol in the past but the mclube is cheaper, and frankly just makes for a better looking job.

eightyeight mag · Feb 3, 2020

I used one-shot on 2 bedding jobs and it worked perfectly.
Just put a few coats on and let dry in between coats.

RmeJu · Feb 3, 2020

LongRifles Inc. said:
Best shit I've ever used.

Release Agent-McLube 1700L

Over a decade of lessons is invested in our pillar bedding work. That kind of experience has educated us on what works to get the job done, and what works exceptionally. McLube 1700L is an aerosol mold release agent that has demonstrated itself as a superior product. We use it exclusively on...

www.longriflesinc.com

Ok, I bit. Thanks for the replies

Doc68 · Feb 3, 2020

Just use shoe polish or Johnson’s wax. The prep is what will make your bedding a lot better. Sprays may or may not make it everywhere you need it. I’ve always used shoe polish in the past and never had an issue

(NOP) · Feb 4, 2020

I used one shot with success on my one and only bedding job. Take my opinion for what it is worth. I really didn't know what I was doing and I didn't screw it up so I'd use it again.

supercorndogs · Feb 5, 2020

RmeJu said:
Ok, I bit. Thanks for the replies

I bit on some McLube a few years ago. I love that stuff.

MachoMan · Feb 13, 2020

ONE SHOT CASE LUBE

isaaccarlson · Feb 14, 2020

I use shoe polish because I have it and it's cheap. A can will last a LONG time. I don't like to get stuff everywhere, and an aerosol does get everywhere.

bulldog911 · Feb 14, 2020

One shot case lube

John Kuhl · Feb 15, 2020

I've always had good luck with shoe polish.

aard3 · Feb 15, 2020

the Mclube 1700 stuff LRI sells is fantastic....nothing else I have used compares

RmeJu · Feb 16, 2020

aard3 said:
the Mclube 1700 stuff LRI sells is fantastic....nothing else I have used compares

Glad to hear it. I bough some of it from LRI based on Chad's advice (on this thread) and I'm getting ready to try it out!

KAIFS · Feb 17, 2020

eklarsen said:
The Brownells aerosol works great, Its easy to apply liberally, pastes wax works as well, just apply it a couple od times to ensure coverage and slickness.

Another vote for Brownells

JGRJR · Oct 4, 2024

I am going in to add to this old thread too.

I have been doing some rifle bedding. I saw this old thread and wanted to post a correction. This is directly from McLube. Sailkote is not the same as McLube 1700L. I saw an old thread and used Sailkote. I had very bad results.

I contacted McLube to ask is Sailkote the same as 1700L. Here is what they said.

I have been told Sailkote is the exact same product. Is that correct?

No. McLube 1700L is silicone-free. McLube Sailkote and McLube 1700L are similar in that they both form a dry-film coating. Other than that, the active ingredients are not the same. Sailkote may be suitable for some basic molding operations. We cannot say for sure if you will have success switching from McLube 1700L to Sailkote. This will depend on the molded material and processes involved. Sailkote was not designed to be used as a mold release agent.

Let us know if you have any other questions -

That is straight from McLube. I would repeat,I had a rifle action pretty well bonded in a stock using Sailkote. What a PITA. I WOULD USE paste wax before Sailkote. I just did a stock with 1700L and it worked well. Night and day from the Sailkote near disaster.

912173 · Oct 4, 2024

I've used imperial die wax a bunch with good results.

smoothy8500 · Oct 4, 2024

JGRJR said:
McLube Sailkote

SailKote is spray lube for gear/rigging....like WD40. It never was intended as a fiberglass/epoxy mold release agent

JGRJR · Oct 4, 2024

I get that now. An old thread on here stated they had spoken with McLube and was told Sailkote is the same as 1700L.

I posted in that old thread and this one that is not what I heard directly from McLube. Sailkote is not 1700L.

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