Spray Lubricants

[mulepackin]

What brands/types of spray lubricants do most of you prefer. Good ole WD-40 is okay for cleaning bugs off the bumper and spraying nightcrawlers for fishing, but not the best lube out there.

 

[jfelbab]

What brands/types of spray lubricants do most of you prefer. Good ole WD-40 is okay for cleaning bugs off the bumper and spraying nightcrawlers for fishing, but not the best lube out there.

You don't say what you are trying to lubricate but instead of WD40 I like Tri-Flon.

WD40 is not really a good lubricant, IMHO.

 

[mulepackin]

I guess I'm just really fishing for your general multipurpose stuff. I realize their are certain products available for specific applications. I'm looking for what's usually on the bench for routine use.

 

[justinmc]

You don't say what you are trying to lubricate but instead of WD40 I like Tri-Flon.

WD40 is not really a good lubricant, IMHO.

Anyone ever use Rem-oil? I use it on all my guns. I just thought about trying it on some pliers to keep the joints lubed up. Hmmm

 

[justinmc]

I guess I'm just really fishing for your general multipurpose stuff. I realize their are certain products available for specific applications. I'm looking for what's usually on the bench for routine use.

I keep a bottle of spray lithium grease a bottle of assembly lube and a bottle of snap-on air tool oil. I actually can't say that I lubricate much other than my air tools and use the spray lithium for door hinges and trunk hinges, etc on cars.

 

[mulepackin]

Usually my bench has a can of WD-40 (I use it to clean things mostly), silicone spray lube, air tool oil (CH now), and a trigger can with some 10-30 oil.

 

[Down Under Bloke]

I keep a bottle of spray lithium grease a bottle of assembly lube and a bottle of snap-on air tool oil. I actually can't say that I lubricate much other than my air tools and use the spray lithium for door hinges and trunk hinges, etc on cars.

Yep Lithium Spray is good s*#@ I love the stuff good for draw runners, locks, latches and any place you want to squirt on a bit of grease that will stay put.

 

[mulepackin]

Yep Lithium Spray is good s*#@ I love the stuff good for draw runners, locks, latches and any place you want to squirt on a bit of grease that will stay put.

What brand(s), where do you get it. Sounds like "the stuff" for door hinges and latches and hoods and trunks.

 

[Down Under Bloke]

What brand(s), where do you get it. Sounds like "the stuff" for door hinges and latches and hoods and trunks.

H'm I can tell you where to get it in Australia but don't think that will help. Try bearing supply places and places that supply industry. From memory it is safe to use in food processing plants so places the supply equipment may help.

I'll check my can for details and get back, if no one else has a local answer for you.

 

[PAToyota]

Silikroil!

 

[goodfellow]

Aero Kroil -- that's what I started using a year ago

I just finished an exhaust on a 95 Isuzu Rodeo -V6. In most cases, the studs on the manifold just rust solid and break. Penetrating oil never helped in a situation like this. BUT this Aero Kroil penetrated overnight and I could loosen the nuts with a ratchet the next day. I've used it on my bike and my truck -- works great.

http://www.jdheritage.net/DeerelyDeparted/Items/4001.asp

 

[1320stang]

WD40 was designed as a water displacement (hence WD) for electrical boxes. For a penetrant I use PB Blaster, for lubricant, ditto on the white lithium and silicone.

 

[justinmc]

The white lithium spray I get is made by Gunk. You should be able to find it anywhere they sell Gunk products. Napa, Advance, Carquest, O'reilly, etc.. not necessarily in that order

 

[davidcalhoun]

FluidFilm works well.

 

[Dave Carney]

I try other stuff from time to time but ulitmately I keep coming back to WD40

 

[kartracer55]

Tri-flow...

Smells good too

 

[pgreen]

I'll second (or third?) the suggestion for Tri-Flow. It's a teflon based spray lube. Works well for squeaky door hinges, cutting oil, rusty bolts, etc. and doesn't leave a greasy residue like white lithium. Seems far superior to anything else I have tried. Only downside is it is a bit harder to find.

And yep, it does smell pretty good!


Phil

 

[russlaferrera]

I use 3in1 oil. It's been around for years and it works

 

[thecarfarmer]

Kroil products.

Work good enough I used to buy 'em and not use what the shop provided.

-bill

 

[ImportTuner]

TC-11; alot better than LPS, WD-40, etc ... http://www.tc-11.com/competition.htm

 

[Krodad]

Corrosion X !!

I use this on almost everything.

For firearms and fishing reels, I use a 50/50 mix of Corrosion X and Prolix.

You would have to order both, I'm sure.

http://corrosionxproducts.com/?gclid=CLjGk-7t4okCFRNcIgodc23vGw

http://www.prolixlubricant.com/

 

[sww914]

When you really need grease, not light oil, I use Wurth HHS2000. It's a low viscosity grease that penetrates and then the solvents evaporate and it gets thick and sticky. I makes a bit of a mess if you don't wipe it off soon, it's sticky.
For things that I don't want a mess on, I use tri-flow. For a penetrant/ rust buster I use Wurth Rost Off or PB Blaster, nothing else even comes close.

 

[mulepackin]

Found Gunk brand spray white lithium grease at a local store, pretty easy to find when you know what you are looking for. It really is great stuff for lots of uses, especially those places that probably should have a zerk and don't, where you need a lube with some body to stick around for awhile. I'm gonna use it on the landing gear crank guide bushings on my stock trailer. Slick stuff (bad pun).

 

[KingPerformance]

0 weight Mobile 1. I use it to oil my air tools, metal cutting blades, hinges, general purpose, and it costs less then other fancy stuff and works better IMHO. Other then that I trust Zep 45 as a penetrating lube, WD 40 has its uses.

 

[Mike F]

Is Mobil One okay to use for air tools? Any advantages or disadvantages compared with tool oil? For general lubrication I use Wurth HHS 2000, PB Blaster for penetrant, WD-40 as a vapor barrier and sometimes a lube that you don't want to attract dust(but you need to apply fairly often).

 

[gotta56forme]

PGreen mentioned that TriFlow/Tri-Flow may be harder to find... It's pretty common in the bicycling world, so check your local cycling shop which will probably have it.

 

[M5 LiTE]

A thread worth bringing back...

has anyone tried Jig-A-Loo lubricant? Wal-Mart has it for cheap (on clearance i think) and I've seen commercials for it, but haven't tried it or heard of anyone using it.

Any experience with it out there?

 

[Tom2]

WD-40 works fine for me. I see no difference when using PB Blaster or others.

Torch + WD40 works for it all..

+ it costs less and smells better

 

[JDM5LugHatch]

We use Lock Saver at the job. It's ok and is nice because it dries almost instantly but sometimes that's not what I'm looking for. I prefer WD-40 and Tri-Flow (we call it Banana Oil). I do use PB Blaster when working on cars or frozen lock parts. Seems to work better than anything else I have found it just smells horrible.

 

[nadogail]

I have different aerosol favorites for specific purposes.
WD-40 for water displacement
Fluid Film for casters, latches and slides
Tri Flow for bicycle chain
Kroil as a penetrant
Silicone for drawers

 

[BoydS]

So many products have become available over the years, as back in the old days you could rarely find a spray lub. Today you have many choices and I keep Kroil products for most of my needs. But I always have a can or 2 of 3in1 oil, although never see it in a spray can. I do have several oil cans I keep topped off with Marvel Mystery Oil, as it works very well for many applications. I've heard they came out with a spray lub, but haven't tried it yet.

 

[nate379]

Same here. Almost impossible to lube a door hinge with WD40 and not spray oil all over the wall and door.

I use 3in1 oil. It's been around for years and it works

I use PB Blaster for rust busting.

 

[Tom2]

3 in 1 is great for hinges, etc..
Something every homeowner should have as with WD-40.

 

[mad57]

so wait... i can catch fish by spraying wd 40 on the bait?????? is this true??

 

[mad57]

aerocril is old school but works great for everything

 

[ossaguy]

I also like Fluid Film.For those who haven't heard of it,It's not petroleum,but lanolin.Great stuff,our customers keep buying it for all types of outdoor power equip.Prevents rust really good and I love the smell,as it smells like crisp,new dollar bills actually.
Lately,we have been selling the spray penerating oil that we get from Kimball Midwest.The salesguy had a neat demo.He has you hold a styrofoam cup filled with water,then sprays in wd-40,and nothing happens.
Then he dumps it out,and fills it with water again and has you hold it.Then he sprays in the Kimball oil( Can't remember the exact name it's called) Anyways,after he sprays a shot of it in the full foam cup,like INSTANTLY,the whole bottom of the cup falls out at the seam,illustrating how it cuts thru moisture.Pretty neat,it convinced the boss.It's worked good in the shop so far.
Steve

 

[krehmkej]

Royal Purple MaxFilm has worked well here in rainy Oregon protectilg my lathe and other tools against moisture, and it doesn't gum up the surfaces, either.

 

[south pier garage]

this is all i ever use:


http://toolmonger.com/2009/04/22/its-just-cool-lubricate-bits-with-bad-dog-drool/


disclaimer: i have never used this but it sounded cool

 

[Tech Guy]

Love the fluid film. Great for lubricating and for protecting things from rusting. Used to use something called Nutz E Lube. Invented by the guy that came up with Krown rust protection. Havent seen it around for a few years now though.

 

[FlameOut]

I used to use things like WD40 or Liquid Wrench, but always have PB-Blaster around now. Loosened thing that WD40 wouldn't touch. I still have WD40 around though