Wd 40

[rustbucket5]

i use it to clean some stuff, and if its handy as a light lubricant on exposed threads or something that needs only some like lubricant to move that second. the lubricating qualities dont last more than a day from what ive seen. would never use it on something that moves (hinge, garage door tracks) only to help move things at the moment

 

[1950mercury]

Sorry not sorry this is a stupid question

 

[pepi]

WD is a good cleaner for chrome, running SS braided fluid lines, it is the bomb for those. Yes it leave a residue on the chrome, the engine heat evaporates that rather quickly.

OBTW way it will prevent rust, everyone has their own experiment. Sunny Miami, old rotor hanging in a shed, hit it with WD when I thought about it, stayed fine for many years.

I hate the stupid nozzle they have now I can tell you that....

Greg

 

[jamraw]

I use it at work to clean my tools off or to loosen grime and grease prior to wiping off. I don't like it as a penetrating oil never seems to work well for me. Kroil or PB Blaster are far superior.

 

[bmwpowere36m3]

50% mineral spirts not kerosene..........


https://wd40.com/cool-stuff/myths-legends-fun-facts

Kerosene, mineral spirits, naphtha... basically a light solvent.


I see WD-40 as a multi-purpose product, but it has its limitations. It can clean, polish, lubricate and displace water to various degrees.

 

[pennsylvaniaboy]

Sure it will. Why wouldn't it?

I use it on tools - all of the time, where the chrome has chipped off, or they are exposed steel.

Use it on shovels, Picks etc.

If i use it, no problem. If I don't, they will quickly start developing surface rust.

I use it in our wood shop at school to spray down all the bare machine tables over the summer since they don't run ac and its gets humid.....so far so good.

 

[pennsylvaniaboy]

Kerosene, mineral spirits, naphtha... basically a light solvent.


I see WD-40 as a multi-purpose product, but it has its limitations. It can clean, polish, lubricate and displace water to various degrees.

this.....there are better single purpose products for each, but wd-40 is versatile...obviously if you need a specific purpose like lubing trailer hinges.....use a lube, if you are going for a high polish, use a rouge

 

[My Old Tools]

Believe it or not I read some people use it for their joints. Supposedly assists in joint pain. But I believe the messaging it in is actually is what helps.

I heard it flares badly when lighting said joint...

 

[WWheeler]

We have bought it by the gallon for decades to wipe down dirtbikes and 4-wheelers after a romp in the mud. We spray them down from top to bottom with wd40 then wipe them off. Keeps the metal rust free and keeps the plastic from cracking and shiny.

Also use it to clean vintage tools / equipment. Gets the grease and dirt off but doesn't harm what's left of the paint. Keep it away from decals though.

Also works rather well as a starter fluid.

 

[nes999]

I'll admit 3 in 1 oil is my go to for everything. I do like to use it when I'm cleaning rust off of stuff.

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[BillMoney]

I'm a pb blaster guy but wd 40 does a decent job of cleaning.

PB Blaster to clean. Corrosion Stop after to prevent rust

 

[Showkey]

Kerosene, mineral spirits, naphtha... basically a light solvent.


I see WD-40 as a multi-purpose product, but it has its limitations. It can clean, polish, lubricate and displace water to various degrees.

Mixtures labelled naphtha have been produced from natural gas condensates, petroleum distillates, and the distillation of coal tar and peat. It is used diversely in different industries and regions to refer to gross products like crude oil or refined products such as kerosene.

 

[Showkey]

Kerosene, mineral spirits, naphtha... basically a light solvent.


I see WD-40 as a multi-purpose product, but it has its limitations. It can clean, polish, lubricate and displace water to various degrees.

Mixtures labelled naphtha have been produced from natural gas condensates, petroleum distillates, and the distillation of coal tar and peat. It is used diversely in different industries and regions to refer to gross products like crude oil or refined products such as kerosene.

Naphtha is a petroleum solvent similar to mineral spirits but with a greater volatility; it is used chiefly as a paint thinner or a cleaning agent. Naphtha is a more powerful solvent than mineral spirits, so less is needed to thin the same amount of paint.

 

[Jim Diesel]

This is getting heated. Let's throw some WD40 on the fire and get it really going

 

[boomer12831]

WD-40 was the 40th batch of an attempt at water displacement on missiles during the war ( this is from my neighbor that is a pilot and was in the war..whim schooled me on it ) I always wondered what batch 32 was like...lol

I heard that same thing on the radio many years ago. I think it was Paul Harvey. NASA hired the guy to make the stuff and it finally worked on the 40th try.