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MassJosh
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I had some chrome valve covers on my fiero that I put wd-40 on to keep them from rusting in storage. They ended up rusting up badly.
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I had some chrome valve covers on my fiero that I put wd-40 on to keep them from rusting in storage. They ended up rusting up badly.
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MassJosh
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Ran a test this week, I milled a piece of steel down flat and taped off areas to try different oils on. I wiped each area with a saturated paper towel soaked in the different oils to see what would rust the most. I put the sample outside at work for 1 week. Here is the result.
When I get a chance I will run the test again with some motor oils, Amsoil, Rotella, mobil 1, and some others that I have sitting around. I was shocked that the havoline did so bad.
When I get a chance I will run the test again with some motor oils, Amsoil, Rotella, mobil 1, and some others that I have sitting around. I was shocked that the havoline did so bad.
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Skateguy50
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Pretty cool, that 3 in 1 oil is what I always used on my skateboard bearings and bike chains growing up. Im not stuck riding in the rain as much as I used to be, but it did great back then.
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Flyboy
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Stupid question, I know, but a serious one, what is the difference between WD40 and Q20?
Ran a test this week, I milled a piece of steel down flat and taped off areas to try different oils on. I wiped each area with a saturated paper towel soaked in the different oils to see what would rust the most. I put the sample outside at work for 1 week. Here is the result.
When I get a chance I will run the test again with some motor oils, Amsoil, Rotella, mobil 1, and some others that I have sitting around. I was shocked that the havoline did so bad.
Nice work Josh! Thanks for sharing.
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Guest
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Nice work Josh! Thanks for sharing.
Something similar has been done, on the local Toronto bike forum.
Having read the many uses I'm compelled to add one that I didn't see. Every year I use WD-40 to destroy catepiller nests. I just poke the tube into the side of the nest, give it a couple of long shots and within a couple of days every catepiller is history. I can only imagine how many leaves I save from those mighty munchers.
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Texasgs
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I buy the stuff by the gallon, and use it in spray bottles. One thing that was missed is the main ingreideny in WD40, and it is hidden in the msds under Non-Hazardous Ingredients. It is silicone. Years ago is was needing a spray silicone lube and I searched around. I called WD and asked them if they had the product I was looking for. That is when I found that WD40 has silicone in it, about 9%. Also fish oil smells like fish, and really stinks bad.
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I buy the stuff by the gallon, and use it in spray bottles. One thing that was missed is the main ingreideny in WD40, and it is hidden in the msds under Non-Hazardous Ingredients. It is silicone. Years ago is was needing a spray silicone lube and I searched around. I called WD and asked them if they had the product I was looking for. That is when I found that WD40 has silicone in it, about 9%. Also fish oil smells like fish, and really stinks bad.
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81GS750
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Don't use WD40 on guns. I've had several customers bring in guns they have "cleaned" and lubricated with WD40 that were covered in light surface rust.
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raistian77
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If WD-40 contains kerosene then that would make lots of sense. WD-40 makes a terrible lubricator or anti-rust. WD is more of a degreaser than anything else, it is a great product for cleaning parts.
When I was a 67U in the military (helicopter technician) WD was banned as it failed testing as a lubricant. What we used to clean parts and prevent them from rusting was good old ATF. However I found WD make a great decarbonizing fluid for cleaning pistons off.
When I was a 67U in the military (helicopter technician) WD was banned as it failed testing as a lubricant. What we used to clean parts and prevent them from rusting was good old ATF. However I found WD make a great decarbonizing fluid for cleaning pistons off.
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raistian77
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Try PB blaster's spray silicone lube, works a million times better. Jig-a-loo works real good also.
To be honest I dont use WD anymore, it does alot of things ok but dosent do any one thing great. I use PB for freeing rusted parts, Jig-a-loo for lubricating and deep creep for fogging or rust preventer.
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81GS750
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Good products, I recommend Kroil for freeing stuck bolts and rusted parts. It is also great at cleaning light rust from parts. It's what I use to clean the rust off customer guns that have been exposed to WD40
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jhicok
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quickest fix out there for squeaky door hinges around the house...
That test showed ACF-50 worked better than the other tested chemicals.
I use CorrosionX and T-9 which is kinda the same stuff.
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Geo
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We use WD-40 to clean and rejuvenate rubber rollers ,seals,boots and extending the life of windshield wipers.
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elrico
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WD-40 Tip
WD-40 Tip
Will help relieve pain from stinging insects,bee,wasp etc.
WD-40 Tip
Will help relieve pain from stinging insects,bee,wasp etc.
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cableguy
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33. Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
I've never heard a squeaky one so it must work!
I've never heard a squeaky one so it must work!
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MadCapsule
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Ran a test this week, I milled a piece of steel down flat and taped off areas to try different oils on. I wiped each area with a saturated paper towel soaked in the different oils to see what would rust the most. I put the sample outside at work for 1 week. Here is the result.
When I get a chance I will run the test again with some motor oils, Amsoil, Rotella, mobil 1, and some others that I have sitting around. I was shocked that the havoline did so bad.
The funny part here is that 3-In-1 Oil is owned by WD-40.
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Cafe2010
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I use it to clean my tires after washing the bike then wiping the entire tread area as well as the rest of the tire let it dry and voila nice looking tires and no slipping. Believe it or not it does give traction once dried just don't use an excessive amount
