Any product that gums up is a no go for me.
Waxy, even sticky sometimes is ok if that is what the product is designed to do.
Waxy, even sticky sometimes is ok if that is what the product is designed to do.
Best penetrating lubricant
- Thread starter JHZR2
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I love WD-40. Just bought a fresh two pack from Amazon.
If you have ever removed an adhesive label, and adhesive was left behind...WD-40. I use it to clean off chain lube splatter on my motorcycle and bicycles. On my bikes, after water washing, I hit the various components with WD, to remove moisture and lightly lubricate. I use it on my golf club pull cart, to lube the pivots, and clean grime off the frame tubing. It brightens up dull old paint on things like this also. I handed my kid a can and rag, and he went to town on all the plastic and painted parts of his MT07, and the bike looked like new afterwards.
No fallacy that it's a great lubrication, but it's better than nothing, and has quieted down many things like door hinges, electrical switches, etc. Bash if you want, I like the stuff.
If you have ever removed an adhesive label, and adhesive was left behind...WD-40. I use it to clean off chain lube splatter on my motorcycle and bicycles. On my bikes, after water washing, I hit the various components with WD, to remove moisture and lightly lubricate. I use it on my golf club pull cart, to lube the pivots, and clean grime off the frame tubing. It brightens up dull old paint on things like this also. I handed my kid a can and rag, and he went to town on all the plastic and painted parts of his MT07, and the bike looked like new afterwards.
No fallacy that it's a great lubrication, but it's better than nothing, and has quieted down many things like door hinges, electrical switches, etc. Bash if you want, I like the stuff.
SammyChevelleTypeS3
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Same here. We somehow got to spraying down our hand tools with WD40 and wiping off with red rags at our shop work tables at the end of jobs before we stored them. I guess since we used them nearly every day, I never found the WD40 to do anything but keep them clean and rust free. I am positive there has to be better stuff out there now a days but that's just what we had at the time.
JHZR2
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I never was considering WD40.
There “specialist” sprays aren’t terrible
Actually, WD-40 is now a brand name for a whole line of products, including a penetrant. One would have to refer to the original WD-40 in any discussion about the good old WD-40 that grandpa used.
JHZR2
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Agree, I’ve used them.
JHZR2
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Unfortunately after a few days the loud noise returned. I hit the hinge a few times, didn’t seem to help in terms of more insertion since the sound came back.
I wish I understood these hinges more. Not sure how there’s a door check and stopping points in such a small setup. Im tempted to pull the bolts and slide them apart and get something more in there. But if the thing comes apart in a weird way with the door supported on one hinge on a block of wood, it would be a soup sandwich.
SammyChevelleTypeS3
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Be careful. Automobile doors are extremely heavier than lots of folks think they are.
dnewton3
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Isn't the "best penetrating lubricant" sitting on the shelf next to the "best" oil, right down the aisle from the "best" filters ????
I kid in jest.
Sort of ...
I kid in jest.
Sort of ...
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on the treadmill silicon oil. That stuff is really slick.
JHZR2
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I know. I’ve replaced door hinges on one of my Dodge Ram trucks. It was successful.
Sure. But some work better for some applications than others. Some may have more creeping or solvent action.
I want penetrant only so fr as it actually wicks a long lasting lubricant in there. Not to bust a bolt, break rust, etc.
Obviously most don’t work for this.
Something besides a petroleum/solvent based lube may be worthwhile.
Sorry to hear that. Is there any way of injecting grease in there?
The best penetrating lube for stuck hardware appears to be acetone mixed with ATF.
JHZR2
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Not the way the old ones did. These hinges are pretty small.
JHZR2
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What hardware is stuck?
Nuts, bolts, would probably work good on hinges too.
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True. But just like Spam, even though they make a number of versions, everyone defaults to the OG when they hear the name.Actually, WD-40 is now a brand name for a whole line of products, including a penetrant. One would have to refer to the original WD-40 in any discussion about the good old WD-40 that grandpa used.
