mat h physics
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http://lifehacker.com/5891936/when-should-i-not-use-wd+40?tag=Crowdhacker
So WD 40 will rust out my G/B cables?
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dogman dan
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As the article says, use WD 40 to get rust off things that already are rusty, free stuck nuts, etc.
I disagree a bit on the bike chains. You can make a rusty dirty chain better with WD 40, but it is in fact already ruined. If you must run a ruined chain, then you clean it with WD, then water wash it, then lubricate with something much better. I do agree for sure, don't put WD 40 on a good chain.
I disagree a bit on the bike chains. You can make a rusty dirty chain better with WD 40, but it is in fact already ruined. If you must run a ruined chain, then you clean it with WD, then water wash it, then lubricate with something much better. I do agree for sure, don't put WD 40 on a good chain.
G/B cables don't need lube - they have slippery liners already. The solvent part of WD-40 will not do them any good. See Sheldon Brown on Cable Lubrication.
If you want to dissolve the rust off something, use PB Blaster Penetrating Catalyst - available in auto stores, etc. This stuff makes WD-40 look anemic.
If you want to dissolve the rust off something, use PB Blaster Penetrating Catalyst - available in auto stores, etc. This stuff makes WD-40 look anemic.
Ypedal
100 TW
I buy wd by the gallon. And use a refillable hand spray bottle. Used as a cleaner.. not a lubricant.
recumpence
1 GW
WD40 was developed by Boeing to prevent rust on steel parts while being conveyed over a mile from one end of the factory to the other. It was meant to be a temporary rust inhibitor, period.
I use it as machining cutter lube for some jobs and other odd tasks.
Matt
I use it as machining cutter lube for some jobs and other odd tasks.
Matt
When I install new G/B cables, before I put cables in I spray a little bit of Weldtite TF2 teflon oil in the housing, it makes G/B cables run buttery smooth through their housings.
Mundo
100 W
Copied from an e-mail I received some time ago.... true or false, not sure.
I would recommend everyone to read this!You must find room for a second all-purpose item in your closet..... next to the duct tape............Before you read to the end, does anybody know what the main ingredient of WD-40 is? Don't lie and don't cheat. WD-40. Who knew; I had a neighbor who bought a new pickup. I got up very early one Sunday morning and saw that someone had spray painted red all around the sides of this beige truck (for some unknown reason). I went over, woke him up, and told him the bad news. He was very upset and was trying to figure out what to do....probably nothing until Monday morning, since nothing was open. Another neighbour came out and told him to get his WD-40 and clean it off. It removed the unwanted paint beautifully and did not harm his paint job that was on the truck.. I'm impressed! WD-40 who knew? 'Water Displacement #40'. The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and degreaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. Its name comes from the project that was to find a 'water displacement' compound. They were successful with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40. The Convair Company bought it in bulk to protect their atlas missile parts. Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you. When you read the 'shower door' part, try it. It's the first thing that has ever cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic, it works just as well as glass. It's a miracle! Then try it on your stove top. Viola! It's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed. WD-40 uses: 1. Protects silver from tarnishing. 2. Removes road tar and grime from cars. 3. Cleans and lubricates guitar strings. 4. Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making them slippery. 5. Keeps flies off cows. 6. Restores and cleans chalkboards. 7. Removes lipstick stains. 8. Loosens stubborn zippers. 9. Untangles jewellery chains. 10. Removes stains from stainless steel sinks. 11. Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill. 12. Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing. 13. Removes tomato stains from clothing. 14. Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots. 15. Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors. 16. Keeps scissors working smoothly.17. Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes. 18. It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor! Use WD-40 for those nasty tar and scuff marks on flooring. It doesn't seem to harm the finish and you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off. Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks. 19. Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use WD-40! 20. Gives a children's playground gym slide a shine for a super fast slide. 21. Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers. 22. Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises. 23. Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.. 24. Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close. 25. Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers. 26. Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles. 27. Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans. 28. Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy handling. 29. Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly. 30. Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools. 31. Removes splattered grease on stove. 32. Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging. 33. Lubricates prosthetic limbs. 34. Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell). 35. Removes all traces of duct tape. 36. Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain.37. Florida 's favourite use is: 'cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers.' 38. The favourite use in the state of New York , WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements. 39. WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a little on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time. Also, it's a lot cheaper than the chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose. Keep in mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not allowed in some states. 40. Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch. 41. WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag. 42. Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and rewash. Presto! The lipstick is gone! 43. If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start. P.S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL.
I would recommend everyone to read this!You must find room for a second all-purpose item in your closet..... next to the duct tape............Before you read to the end, does anybody know what the main ingredient of WD-40 is? Don't lie and don't cheat. WD-40. Who knew; I had a neighbor who bought a new pickup. I got up very early one Sunday morning and saw that someone had spray painted red all around the sides of this beige truck (for some unknown reason). I went over, woke him up, and told him the bad news. He was very upset and was trying to figure out what to do....probably nothing until Monday morning, since nothing was open. Another neighbour came out and told him to get his WD-40 and clean it off. It removed the unwanted paint beautifully and did not harm his paint job that was on the truck.. I'm impressed! WD-40 who knew? 'Water Displacement #40'. The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and degreaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. Its name comes from the project that was to find a 'water displacement' compound. They were successful with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40. The Convair Company bought it in bulk to protect their atlas missile parts. Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you. When you read the 'shower door' part, try it. It's the first thing that has ever cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic, it works just as well as glass. It's a miracle! Then try it on your stove top. Viola! It's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed. WD-40 uses: 1. Protects silver from tarnishing. 2. Removes road tar and grime from cars. 3. Cleans and lubricates guitar strings. 4. Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making them slippery. 5. Keeps flies off cows. 6. Restores and cleans chalkboards. 7. Removes lipstick stains. 8. Loosens stubborn zippers. 9. Untangles jewellery chains. 10. Removes stains from stainless steel sinks. 11. Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill. 12. Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing. 13. Removes tomato stains from clothing. 14. Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots. 15. Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors. 16. Keeps scissors working smoothly.17. Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes. 18. It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor! Use WD-40 for those nasty tar and scuff marks on flooring. It doesn't seem to harm the finish and you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off. Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks. 19. Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use WD-40! 20. Gives a children's playground gym slide a shine for a super fast slide. 21. Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers. 22. Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises. 23. Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.. 24. Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close. 25. Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers. 26. Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles. 27. Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans. 28. Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy handling. 29. Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly. 30. Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools. 31. Removes splattered grease on stove. 32. Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging. 33. Lubricates prosthetic limbs. 34. Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell). 35. Removes all traces of duct tape. 36. Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain.37. Florida 's favourite use is: 'cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers.' 38. The favourite use in the state of New York , WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements. 39. WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a little on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time. Also, it's a lot cheaper than the chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose. Keep in mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not allowed in some states. 40. Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch. 41. WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag. 42. Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and rewash. Presto! The lipstick is gone! 43. If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start. P.S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL.
recumpence
1 GW
WD40 is very flamable. You do not want to use it on your stovetop.
Matt
Matt
dogman dan
1 PW
Personally, I'd avoid skin contact. In my ignorant youth, I didn't prevent skin contact with many solvents. I must have lost at least half my brain to laquer thinner, washing spray gun parts barehanded.
You absorb solvents really good through your skin, so you may as well do shots of WD 40 if you really think it's harmless.
Teflon and silicone lubricants for the win. I just use the same white lightning chain stuff on cables.
You absorb solvents really good through your skin, so you may as well do shots of WD 40 if you really think it's harmless.
Teflon and silicone lubricants for the win. I just use the same white lightning chain stuff on cables.
dogman dan
1 PW
Timothy Leary is still using the other half.
nicobie
100 MW
texaspyro said:
Ain't that the truth.
I believe it's made out of fish oil and it took the developers 40 tries to get the stink out of it. I use it on my traps as is seems to attract raccoons and skunks.
Hillhater
100 TW
yet you use it as a cutting lubricant ??recumpence said:
..nothing too hot or fast i guess ?
PS .. i use it for drilling !
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999zip999
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I use it for sawsaw blade to cut down rod iron fences. And if there a drop of oil base opps. Go trout fishing with wd40 ??? Hard to follow that. Tell your chick it's just fish oil.
Dauntless
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Not only do you not want to use WD40 on your stovetop, you can use the Pam or similar from your stovetop as a better, water soluable cutting lubricant.
http://bicycletutor.com/lube-brake-shift-cables/
And if you use the lube spray, you can also use the cable luber.
http://bicycletutor.com/lube-brake-shift-cables/
And if you use the lube spray, you can also use the cable luber.
