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Old 01-02-2008, 06:41 AM   #46
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X2 on using it for hand cleaner!

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Old 01-02-2008, 07:30 AM   #47
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obviously you never used the stuff much, its very useful and not junk
The WD in WD40 stands for WATER DISPLACEMENT. It was not formulated as a penetrating oil or anything else. Because it is a light patroleum oil it works a little better than water for penetrating rusted parts, lubricating, and cleaning things.
If you think WD40 is a GOOD penetrating oil you have NEVER used a real penetrating oil. Gunk Liquid Wrench is a good penetrating oil. The BEST I have ever used is Seafoam Deep Creep, but it is expensive.
All the hype with WD40 is marketing and urban legend. I put WD40 in the same category as Duct Tape as a problem solver.
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Old 01-02-2008, 09:24 AM   #48
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The WD in WD40 stands for WATER DISPLACEMENT. It was not formulated as a penetrating oil or anything else. Because it is a light patroleum oil it works a little better than water for penetrating rusted parts, lubricating, and cleaning things.
If you think WD40 is a GOOD penetrating oil you have NEVER used a real penetrating oil. Gunk Liquid Wrench is a good penetrating oil. The BEST I have ever used is Seafoam Deep Creep, but it is expensive.
All the hype with WD40 is marketing and urban legend. I put WD40 in the same category as Duct Tape as a problem solver.
Your logic fails...
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Old 01-02-2008, 10:02 AM   #49
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WD-40 is crap. If you think it's great you have never used anything else.
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Old 01-02-2008, 10:24 AM   #50
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Your logic fails...
Not at all. I said it works a little better than water. Water is a pretty sorry penetrating oil an lubricant.
WD40 is a VERY old product. It really isn't all that great at a water displacer compared to spray silicone oil.
Here again, marketing hype and urban legend.
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Old 01-02-2008, 10:34 AM   #51
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It makes a good chrome polish.
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Old 01-02-2008, 11:07 AM   #52
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If you think WD40 is a GOOD penetrating oil you have NEVER used a real penetrating oil. Gunk Liquid Wrench is a good penetrating oil. The BEST I have ever used is Seafoam Deep Creep, but it is expensive.
Add PB Blaster to the list of good penetrating oils. WD40 sucks as a penetrating oil.

http://www.pbblaster.com/store/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=1
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Old 01-02-2008, 11:29 AM   #53
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Add PB Blaster to the list of good penetrating oils. WD40 sucks as a penetrating oil.

http://www.pbblaster.com/store/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=1
Kroil is pretty good too. Smrtjustin had some and we used it on his XJ when we did the hubs and u-joints.
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Old 01-02-2008, 12:07 PM   #54
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Kroil is pretty good too. Smrtjustin had some and we used it on his XJ when we did the hubs and u-joints.
Yep, my dad is a big Kroil fan.
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Old 01-02-2008, 04:14 PM   #55
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I AM IN NO WAY RECOMMENDING THIS...BUT IM NOT TOTALLY AGAINST IT


If you break the bead of your tire off the rim, you can put a TON of wd-40 in the tire, light it (mind your face) and whala tire is back on the rim.
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Old 01-02-2008, 04:27 PM   #56
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I usually use WD40 (have started to use PB Blaster lately though) and De-chlorinated brake cleaner to clean my guns.
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Old 01-02-2008, 04:28 PM   #57
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I put WD40 in the same category as Duct Tape as a problem solver.
Duct tape, bungee cords, zip ties, and WD40 are some of the greatest problem solvers know to man.
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Old 01-02-2008, 04:39 PM   #58
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It makes a good chrome polish.
I agree with this. I used WD to clean up my drumset stands etc and keep them from rusting. It works great and months later it still has that "feeling" to it... like slippery deliciousness.

Oh and i didnt catch the part about water... sorry lol.
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Old 01-02-2008, 05:31 PM   #59
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If you break the bead of your tire off the rim, you can put a TON of wd-40 in the tire, light it (mind your face) and whala tire is back on the rim.
I usually use starting fluid for that.
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Old 01-02-2008, 05:38 PM   #60
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I usually use starting fluid for that.
X2 use a small amount of ether

Something i forgot, i use WD-40 to change tires. After breaking the bead, spray down both beads and the tire almost jumps off the wheel! Works well on heavy truck tires and aluminum wheels.
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