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Old 02-22-2015, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Formulabruce View Post
The Eastwood Bolt "parkerizing" process involved a sealer solution, vs the oil that you use Bob. The sealer seemed a bit shiny, and if done right, seemed to last. Im curious how durable the oil will be once exposed to rain or just humidity. The process you us sure makes a excellent product!!. Great pics, thank for posting!!
Thanks Bruce. I hope your coal pile is holding out. My wood pile is getting a little thin...

The parkerizing process is supposed to leave a suface coating that will hold oil and provide surface protection. That's why it is used for firearms. I think occasional exposure to water or humidity will be fine, but long term exposure probably not so good. My cars don't see much exposure to either, but I will probably hit the bolts with a little WD-40 every now and then just like my guns.