Hi PinkPleo
Firstly, maybe this definition is in order:
Essential Meaning of forum
1: a meeting at which a subject can be discussed
2: a place or opportunity for discussing a subject
The idea that ideas expressed or discussed on this forum are the "gold standard", law or gospel is incorrect and strikes me as almost unpleasant.
Members are relating their experiences and or opinions on the topic. Other members are encouraged to share their experiences and opinions with respect and courtesy toward each other and the forum.
As you have correctly pointed out, a member did state that Gibbs remained sticky over a week on their RB.
That just goes to show that all experiences are not identical. I have never used or recommended Gibbs, I simply have never had access to the product or felt the need to use it.
Taoworm32, a member of the forum (quite opinionated and I would say determinate on his point of view, having left the forum at one point for feeling that his point of view was not give sufficient weight) has been the driving force behind the crusade to make Gibbs the "official" skin protector.
Personally I think quite a few members started reading Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for various products on the market and became "experts" in hydrocarbon chemistry.
I too am a highly opinionated person, but I hope that I preference (or reference) all my "advice" within the framework of "I am NOT an expert" , "this is my experience" and "your milage my vary!.
I actually recommenced WD-40 to REMOVE the Gibbs stickyness and "suggested" you try the CRC product to see if the tactile sensation was more to your taste!
Cheers!
Peter
former USAF aircraft mechanic
NOT a chemical engineer