I believe the difference is due to the fact that people use frequent generous applications of oil, while NoOxID should be applied so thin you can barely feel it's there and will be re-applied maybe every 2 to 5 years. (I don't know how long it lasts because most people who test it have not yet had to re-apply it).
Grease or oil I really don't see much difference, I would think the oil film would be thinner than a grease film. Both will mix with dust because they don't dry!
Hi Chaya... I have read...even in this thread...that guys suggest wiping it on the rails...then running your locos through it...to coat the wheels. To me...it would seem that even some of the solvent/petroleum No-Ox would get on the plastic. Which is the crux of the debate of using clipper oil. The false premise that it is harmful to plastic. BTW...whatever lubrication that is used on the drive of a loco...should be one drop...sparingly...per truck. That being said..there will be those who will slather No-Ox on the rails...as sure as those who will drown a locomtive in gear oil. :tb-wink: .
The application procedure for No-ox states that you wipe it off after 24 hours and before running trains. The protective coating is created in the surface. My two cents. [Edit #1] In fact, if you (clipper oil advocates) wiped the rails with clipper oil, thus leaving a thin coat, wouldn't this have the desired effect?
What do these various applications do to traction tires? Theoretically, anything oil based is going to be a problem.
