Step by step
Restore free movement, then protect the tool.
Remove loose contamination
Brush, blow or wipe away soil, sawdust, metal filings and other loose debris so the treatment can reach the metal surfaces and moving joints.
Wet the metal and moving parts
Apply Breakout F-CLP to pivots, slides, hinges and exposed metal that needs cleaning or protection. Use enough to wet the area without unnecessarily flooding the tool.
Allow penetration
Give the product time to move into tight interfaces and soften grime or corrosion. Stiff tools may benefit from a longer soak before being worked.
Work the mechanism
Open, close or move the tool through its normal range to help distribute the lubricant and bring loosened contamination out of the joint.
Wipe clean
Wipe away released dirt and corrosion.
Reapply a protective film
After cleaning, apply a light final coating to moving metal parts and exposed surfaces. Wipe away unnecessary excess before storage or use.
The result
Free-moving tools that are clean and protected between jobs.
The important finishing step is the final light film. Cleaning removes the contamination; reapplication restores lubrication and corrosion protection on the freshly cleaned metal.