new WD40 cans

[mrb]

maybe its just me, but I cannot stand the new WD40 cans where the straw flips up and it has some sort of trigger grip or something. I havent tried one -it could be the best invention of the 21st century, but i hate how it looks. I have been going all over the place buying up whatever old style WD40 cans I can find. Aparrently other people have as well as its getting really hard to find. I was at a home depot and noticed 2 full cases of it up high, but i was on my way out and in a hurry, went back a few days later and it was gone

is the new can any good? or is it as stupid as i think it is?

I dont see why they had to eliminate the old ones...they could have just added the new one and charged more, and stupid homeowners would have still bought it.....

 

[ImportTuner]

I have the new can with the built in straw; I like the old cans better because I seldom use the straw and the new cans don't spray as well ..

 

[mulepackin]

Looks like something to go bad to me. Don't know why they have to mess with a good thing

 

[autoace]

I like the new cans, the damn straw is attached so it doesn't fall out. It still sprays like a regular can, with the straw down. I use it to "dress" cleaned tools, etc so it is handy.IMO

 

[Adam McLaughlin]

SO start buying PB Blaster, I think that the P.B. works better anyway.

Adam

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Can't you just remove the top (i believe it clips onto the rolled ring on the top of the can) and put a normal cap on?

 

[Vinko]

maybe its just me, but I cannot stand the new WD40 cans where the straw flips up and it has some sort of trigger grip or something. I havent tried one -it could be the best invention of the 21st century, but i hate how it looks. I have been going all over the place buying up whatever old style WD40 cans I can find. Aparrently other people have as well as its getting really hard to find. I was at a home depot and noticed 2 full cases of it up high, but i was on my way out and in a hurry, went back a few days later and it was gone

is the new can any good? or is it as stupid as i think it is?

I dont see why they had to eliminate the old ones...they could have just added the new one and charged more, and stupid homeowners would have still bought it.....

I hate the new cans too. And they cost more.

 

[Tool Pants]

I bought the new can 2 weeks ago. Have not used it yet because I have not used up my old can.

Did not know you could spray unless it came out the straw. But now I see a yellow nozzle.

I did pull the top off the new can to see if I can use it on the old style can. It will not work.

 

[foxx_good]

Possible solution

gallon jug of wd40
+

refillable HF aerosol can
i think that would work for you

 

[nissan_crawler]

What in the world are you using that much WD-40 for? I think my can is 10 years old, rarely use it.

 

[robin1731]

SO start buying PB Blaster, I think that the P.B. works better anyway.

Adam

Two completely different applications. PB is a penetrant. WD is a lubricant. Also good for cleaning bug goo from bumpers and such.

 

[old salvage]

My brother bought me a 2 pak for my birthday. I used them both but wont buy any myself. I just use other stuff....Auto Zone brand or whatever.

 

[Tom2]

I like the newer cans..I could never keep track of the straws, especially when I take it to a junkyard. The only downside is that theyre slightly more expensive.
I go through a few cans a month.

Cant imagine anyone thinking the old flimsy straw was better... Change is scary, but you'll get used to it

 

[kartracer23]

What in the world are you using that much WD-40 for? I think my can is 10 years old, rarely use it.

I go through about 10 super-size cans a summer. I clean my kart with it.

I don't mind the new attached straw. Costco normally has a 4 pack for about $10 if I remember correctly.

 

[Bo Heck]

it seems to work fine for me...but I had no problems with the old cans, I always kept straws after I threw the cans away so if I lost one I just grabbed one out of the surplus stack.

 

[The Muffin Man]

I happen to like the new WD-40. I've always managed to somehow loose the straw on the older ones. That aside, I've never had any gripes about the older style.

 

[rsanter]

so far I like the new cans.
I rarly use wd40 without the straw so it looked like it would be better for me.
I got 2 of the new cans for $5 on sale so I thought it was worth buying still have a couple of the old cans I am not done with.

for rusty stuff I like PB blaster better

bob

 

[Mike83]

This design is new? I've had WD40 like this for at least a year and a half. I like it - I hated futzing with a straw taped onto the can.

 

[cweagle]

Two completely different applications. PB is a penetrant. WD is a lubricant. Also good for cleaning bug goo from bumpers and such.

Good for cleaning goo, yes.

A lubricant, no. You can use it as such (almost anything liquid works a little!) but it was really meant as a water displacer, to keep things from rusting. There are lots of other, readily available, better lubricants.

 

[r6_cannibal]

Good for cleaning goo, yes.

A lubricant, no. You can use it as such (almost anything liquid works a little!) but it was really meant as a water displacer, to keep things from rusting. There are lots of other, readily available, better lubricants.

+1, that's what the WD stands for
great for metal after cleaning, and even for a very short term lubricant. If lubricating something more long term definitely use a liquid designed as a lubricant and make sure you clean off all the WD40

 

[bchee]

I also like that it sprays 2 ways without losing the straw
http://www.wd40.com/pop/smart_straw.html

 

[Moose-LandTran]

+1, that's what the WD stands for

Correctomundo!

WD40 = Water Displacement 40th attempt. It was made by a trio of chemists who set out to create something to prevent aeronautical parts from rusting.

 

[mulepackin]

Correctomundo!

WD40 = Water Displacement 40th attempt. It was made by a trio of chemists who set out to create something to prevent aeronautical parts from rusting.

Always makes me wonder what was wrong with Preperations A through G

 

[RAYJAY]

Good for cleaning goo, yes.

A lubricant, no. You can use it as such (almost anything liquid works a little!) but it was really meant as a water displacer, to keep things from rusting. There are lots of other, readily available, better lubricants.

you could fool me every time we use wd40 at work everything rust on us
i never use wd40 much better stuff out there

 

[ImportTuner]

you could fool me every time we use wd40 at work everything rust on us
i never use wd40 much better stuff out there

So what do you prefer and why ...

 

[Bustawrench]

So what do you prefer and why ...

Behold the Kroil...........................






This stuff is Great!


And if you're looking for a rust preventor, this stuff blows WD-40 away......................

 

[janarvae]

Behold the Kroil...........................






This stuff is Great!


And if you're looking for a rust preventor, this stuff blows WD-40 away......................

Kano labs makes some quality products. Kroil doesn't have an offensive odor either. It actually smells clean.

 

[gotmud13613]

You guys that keep loosing your straws should get a couple of these http://www.hold-it.net/index.htm

I picked up a bunch at a car show about 10 years back and these things work great.

 

[gofastman]

I dont really care for the new cans, the spray patern is more coarse and less
usefull.
WD-40 is a light oil, ITS AN EFFING LUBRICANT! just not a very good one.

 

[SILVERPLATE]

I like the "new" can. Don't mind using it through the straw and it is never lost. As far as new I bought my first cans of this style at Costco over a year ago.

 

[Tool Pants]

I think I saw this tip decades ago. But if I invented it then it is patented.

Take a soda straw and cut it to match the length of the red spray straw. Fold over the end of the soda straw so the bottom is closed. Tape the soda straw to the can with the closed bottom end down. The soda straw is then used to hold the spray straw.

 

[RAYJAY]

So what do you prefer and why ...

we use a lot of "free" made by certified

 

[Texbowhunter316]

What in the world are you using that much WD-40 for? I think my can is 10 years old, rarely use it.

The most catfish I ever caught in one day was using WD-40 But this is a garage forum

 

[vssjim]

I use WD 40 in locks for cars to keep them from freezing up in the winter stuff but the new style straws are too big so they wont fit in the locks.

 

[Brad54]

Good lord... I might just be simple-minded, but the first thing I always did when I busted open a fresh can of WD40 was take the straw off and throw it in one of the two small "junk drawers" in my tool box. I rarely used the straw, but if I needed it, I always knew where they were, just like any other tool.

I wonder how the new can will fit in my can holders?

-Brad

 

[hitmanharleyk]

So what do you prefer and why ...

Open and Shut !

 

[mkdive]

I like the new can and design. Works for what I need it for. I think I have a case of that stuff above the work bench.

But I think you can get WD40 in wide spray pattern?!

http://www.wd40.com/products/wd-40-big-blast/

 

[nissan_crawler]

Two completely different applications. PB is a penetrant. WD is a lubricant. Also good for cleaning bug goo from bumpers and such.

WD-40 is the most god awful lubricant available, are you kidding me? Pick up some Kroil. Want something a little heavier? Use LPS1, 2, or 3. Want something really good? Use anti-seize. WD-40 is good for about one thing to me, wet distributors.

I use WD 40 in locks for cars to keep them from freezing up in the winter stuff but the new style straws are too big so they wont fit in the locks.

Again, ***** for that. Silicone spray is better, key lock lube is even better than that.

WD-40 only sells due to name recognization. Break out a can of WD-40 at work and everybody would be asking wtf is wrong with you.

WD-40 is piss poor at pretty much everything, other than displacing water. Oddly enough, that's all it was designed for.

 

[Senorpablo]

WD-40 is the most god awful lubricant available, are you kidding me? Pick up some Kroil. Want something a little heavier? Use LPS1, 2, or 3. Want something really good? Use anti-seize. WD-40 is good for about one thing to me, wet distributors.



Again, ***** for that. Silicone spray is better, key lock lube is even better than that.

WD-40 only sells due to name recognization. Break out a can of WD-40 at work and everybody would be asking wtf is wrong with you.

WD-40 is piss poor at pretty much everything, other than displacing water. Oddly enough, that's all it was designed for.

As was said before, it's great for getting "goo" and sticker/glue residue off things. Know of anything better for that?

 

[Frank Elson]

Meths is better for getting glue and sticker residue off.

Like others have said above.
WD40 is NOT a lubricant,... wait, it's a lubricant like water is. Something squeaking? Spray as much water on it as you do WD40 and it'll stop. For a while, like it will with WD40, for a while. The water will run away, the WD40 will harden.
WD40 is NOT a rust remover...wait, it's a rust remover like water is. Spray enough water over a piece of rusty metal and rub it with a rag, loads of rust will come off, just like it will with WD40.

WD is for what the name says. Water displacement. For that, on car electrics and the like, it's the best there is.
You want a lubricant use oil, you want rust removing, use vinegar or whatever else you fancy.