Power Blaster "Snake Oil Can"

[KilgoreBass]

I've always used WD-40, and never had any issues, but I hear about Power Blaster a lot on this site. So, I'm at WalMart the other day, and what do I see, the much heralded PB, which I have never paid attention to before, mainly due to the can.

BAD first impression, it looks like a can of snake oil, with all the proclamations, strange colors, "As Seen on TV", and funny fonts.

(I'm assuming this is the correct PB people talk about here).

I haven't tried it yet, but hope it works better than the can looks!

 

[gathermewool]

It cured my cousin of the cross eyes right quick like. That there's good stuff!

 

[KilgoreBass]

Good to know. Oh, in case I didn't make it clear, I bought it. I almost wasn't sure if it was the right product, and not an imitation, because it doesn't really say Power Blaster, just "PB" and "Fabulous Blaster", but no "Power" anywhere(??)

PS: Ever see "SuperThrive" plant food, it reminds me of that:

http://www.amazon.com/SuperThrive-1-pt-pint/dp/B000EJ0PD4

 

[jimvegas]

That's the one!
Great stuff, no matter what the can says. I've been using it for 20 years.

 

[Deltona_Dave]

The cartoony looking can is the famous PB Blaster. Works great on stubborn, rusted bolts. Spray it on, let it sit a spell.

PB Blaster

Dave

 

[40Deluxe]

yahoo mountain dew!

 

[KilgoreBass]

Does "PB" stand for "Power Blaster", or is that just an association that's assumed?

(I know, this is a trivial subject, but we're on BITOG, after all

)

 

[Miata04]

PB Blaster is a decent penetrating oil....I've used it. I spent 10 years restoring a 60's car and what worked best was SeaFoam "Deep Creep" You can also make an excellent penetrating oil by combining ATF & Acetone 50/50. As far a WD-40 goes, having been a professional gunsmith for 30+ years, I don't want anything to do with it. It is, at best, a mediocre penetrant, a poor lubricant and a fair tar remover. I have seen some severely
damaged firearms where the owner sprayed the gun when it was wet and the WD-40, when it dried into a sticky film, encapsulated the water and caused severe rusting...it also penetrates the grain of the wood stocks. As far as a light penetrating lubricant which displaces moisture, try CRC 2-26, very low residue.

 

[Pablo]

1) Kroil (best by far)
2) PB Blaster (good)
3) Deep Creep (3rd by a margin)