Boeshield staining?

[dlminehart]

Anybody here use Boeshield to protect their cast iron tools from rust? I've read that it stains or discolors them. Is this a subtle or significantly obvious effect? Is it reversible? Is there a rust protectant that doesn't do this? I've read about something called something like XCorrosion that is supposed to do a better job without discoloration. Anyone familiar with it?

[Tom Slick]

I don't find the discoloring to be anything more then a deeper grey iron color. it doesn't stain as if the table turns into 5 different shades of red. it isn't really noticeable once the entire surface is covered.

[Jeffrey Schronce]

I personally could care less about any staining, however I like Bostik Topcoat better than Boeshield T-9. Easier to apply, lasts longer, works better in cold weather (had problem with T-9 drying).

[p8ntblr]

Not from T-9 but the Rust Free discolors pretty significantly. It's an acid and etches CI. I had to use a ROS and WD-40 to take it off. You don' really need to as it doesn't really affect the performance, but I'm just anal about that short of thing.

I personally still get rust using T-9 and wax and have to redo the process 2-3 times a year. But then I leave near the coast, so I'm guessing the air corrodes it faster.

[p8ntblr]

I've heard good things about a product called TC-11. Anyone use this?

[ironhat]

I personally could care less about any staining, however I like Bostik Topcoat better than Boeshield T-9. Easier to apply, lasts longer, works better in cold weather (had problem with T-9 drying).

Where did you manage to find the Bostik Topcoat, Jeff? Please don't say Woodcraft in Harrisburg.

[Jeffrey Schronce]

Where did you manage to find the Bostik Topcoat, Jeff? Please don't say Woodcraft in Harrisburg.

Little more north . . . Grizzly in Muncy.