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09-26-2018, 06:46 PM | #1 |
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Has Anyone Ever Found A Use For WD-40?
I sure never have, it runs out as a lubricant very quickly. As I recall there was a lot of ballyhoo about it when it appeared back in the '60s, I think it was developed by the Government, hence the name, maybe in connection with the space program.
Since all we had before that was 3-in-1 Oil, or maybe LiquidWrench, it seemed like a technological miracle at the time....seems like a waste now. |
09-26-2018, 06:50 PM | #2 |
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Re: Has Anyone Ever Found A Use For WD-40?
I don't use it as a replacement for liquid wrench, or any other penetrating oil. As a light oil in many applications, I like it.
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09-26-2018, 07:03 PM | #3 |
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I recently used 2 gallon jugs of it as weight for gluing upholstry
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09-26-2018, 07:20 PM | #4 |
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Re: Has Anyone Ever Found A Use For WD-40?
WD40 is more useful as a cleaner than as a penetrant.
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09-26-2018, 07:21 PM | #5 |
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While you might not wish to invest in their product, your definitely should invest in their stock !
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09-26-2018, 07:23 PM | #6 |
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I use it on the fan belt if it is making noise. Last edited by WHN; 09-27-2018 at 09:23 AM. |
09-26-2018, 07:27 PM | #7 |
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Re: Has Anyone Ever Found A Use For WD-40?
WD-40 is good for its intended use dispelling water. I use it around distributers. It also is great for forcing oil to penetrate joints while lubing parts. Its worst trait is swelling old dicast parts.
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09-26-2018, 08:35 PM | #8 |
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I use for several applications works foe me
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09-26-2018, 08:49 PM | #9 |
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It works good removing sticky residue left behind after removing tape or labels.
Works good to keep parts from rusting while in indoor storage. |
09-26-2018, 08:50 PM | #10 |
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The best anti rust you can get is Acetone. And ATF. Oil 50-50 I have worked a lot with rust restoring my WW 2. Military v ehicles .loosen most things in 24 hrs cheep to buy in most hardwares
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09-26-2018, 08:51 PM | #11 |
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Used to use it to displace salt water from fishing reels and tackle when fresh water was not immediately available or after rinsing with fresh water. Now use it as a cleaner to tidy up under the hood.
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09-26-2018, 09:23 PM | #12 |
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Re: Has Anyone Ever Found A Use For WD-40?
Also works to remove nasty grease stains on laundry, makes them slightly less nasty.
Works good to clean water corrosion off of electronic printed circuit boards in a pinch.
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09-26-2018, 09:53 PM | #13 |
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I bead blast a lot of metal Model A parts. If I leave that part sitting on a work bench in the garage overnight especially during the winter months (Southern California) the next morning it will have signs of beginning to rust. After a few days it will definitely show signs of rust.
If I spray that part with WD-40 right after it was bead blasted it could sit there for a couple months and not show signs of starting to rust. Tom Endy |
09-26-2018, 10:07 PM | #14 |
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Removes road tar from painted surfaces like a house-a-fire, but gentle on the paint. Bud
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09-26-2018, 10:13 PM | #15 |
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Everyone in our group carries WD-40. Many times we have been caught in heavy rains where someone's car will stop running due to the moisture. Spraying the electrical system with WD-40 will get the car running again.
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09-26-2018, 10:29 PM | #16 |
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A spray can of the stuff with the plastic straw is my go-to for straight through power tapping with wire size gun taps.
I run a constant pressure spray directly into the flutes from behind while running forward. Not it's intended use but works well and cleans up much easier than any other cutting fluid. |
09-26-2018, 11:08 PM | #17 |
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All the above, plus I use it as a threading fluid when I run taps in aluminum.
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09-27-2018, 01:23 AM | #18 | |
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It's not a good penetrating oil nor is it a very good lubricant, but it does a good job of displacing water so it does what it was designed for. As popular as it is, there must have been a marketing genius behind it! There are much better penetrants and much better lubricants out there. Keep some of each on hand so you don't reach for the WD-40 (unless your distributor got wet!). |
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09-27-2018, 06:04 AM | #19 |
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Its great for whining! When I start to whine my wife sprays it in my face,I stop whining!!Pete
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09-27-2018, 06:29 AM | #20 |
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