Can it really be used as a metal lubricant? Door locks/latches? Or is it pretty much only useful for removing road tar?
WD40 - Really have that many automotive uses?
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Wd 40 is a great hand cleaner, for lubing stuff I use gigaloo (sp?)
It is a good (W)ater (D)isplacer.
It works great on household door locks and creaking hinges. That's about the only use I have for it since it's been YEARS since I inserted a key into a car door. It's too light for car hinges / latches IMO.
It's a great cologne. A little dab behind each ear. The smell drives women CRAZY.....in the car! (just to stay on topic)
Removes road tar, bugs, and unidentified goo on paint.
Too light for most lubricant uses.
It is great for so many things!
But it doesn't last, and is very light.
But knowing this, it is very useful, and found on every mechanic's bench.
But it doesn't last, and is very light.
But knowing this, it is very useful, and found on every mechanic's bench.
Makes a light oily rustproofing agent for misc exposed steel things under the hood that can't be greased or reached by oil can. Has slight penetrating action for frozen screws in emergency when PB Blaster(?) is missing.
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Works great on rollerblade wheel bearings. A few of my wheels didn't seem to turn freely, so I disassembled, tossed the bearings in a cup of WD-40 and it freed them right up. Great for bearings in a R/C nitro car too.
WD-40 is the 0W20 in the BITOG discussion board--- too many people just diss'ed with it, saying something like: too thin, lack of viscosity, runs like water, boils like water, wouldn't last a 10 mile Timmy Horton's trip in my car, etc.
Whether you like it or not, that's only a matter of preference. While I do agree though that it works well as a light lube to soften pricing stickers and such, it serves no use in my house (and I have 2 spray cans of it lying around). I tend to use some heavy stuff like lithium grease spray for door hinges, etc. or aero kroil/silikroil for rusty bolt/nut extraction. WD40 simply doesn't cut the mustard in this case.
Well, so much for WD40
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Whether you like it or not, that's only a matter of preference. While I do agree though that it works well as a light lube to soften pricing stickers and such, it serves no use in my house (and I have 2 spray cans of it lying around). I tend to use some heavy stuff like lithium grease spray for door hinges, etc. or aero kroil/silikroil for rusty bolt/nut extraction. WD40 simply doesn't cut the mustard in this case.
Well, so much for WD40
My 2c's worth.
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I use it mainly to cut through old hardened lube, like freeing up lock tumblers or clock movements. I also use a WD-40 pump spray freely on shop machinery (i.e., lathe, mill, grinders). It washes away grit, displaces water, and leaves a corrosion-resistant surface.
There are not too many 1-product companies that last and prosper. One bad run in the market place is usually the way they end or get bought out. WD-40 has at least survived. It has become a strong brand name, like Coke.
WD-40 is an American icon, like Chevrolet and apple pie. What garage in America doesn't have at least one can of this stuff around?
Mine doesn't. But between PB Blaster and Liquid Wrench I think I've got it covered.
Brian, you must stop what your doing and go buy some, today.
I have PB blaster, liquid wrench, etc., but for taking off adhesives, road tar, etc. these two are too harsh and are overkill IMHO. WD-40 is the king of adhesive and tar removers! That's my story and I am sticking to it!
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