Wd-40?

It's only oily because it's a petrol product. Think of it as canned, aerosol solvents. Some idiot "lubed" my locks with it, crapped it up and caused sticking
 
It' s already been said. WD40 is an excellent penetrating cleaning solvent. And evaporates quickly. But leaves a carrier that is said to protect against corrosion. Does anybody actually know what WD40 is? Scented kerosene. :eek:

N.
 
I have used WD-40 extensively for certain projects over the years. I used to use it on my firearms and knives. I DO NOT NOW!! It tends to dry out over time leaving a gummy shellack like buildup. This caused sticking firing pins in some of my firearms and a nasty gummy buildup on the tips of some of my long knives that I would oil and then hang up. It would settle down the blade and form a drop at the tip. This drop would turn into a hardened glob that was real difficult to remove. If you want a local alternative to WD locally, go to a gun store and get some Breakfree. It is a nice Teflon based project. It has none of WD's bad side effects. You could also go to local automotive and hardware stores and find either Breakfree, or even Slick 50 oil. Not the additive, but a great oil that some places carry. It works great! They even make a Slick 50 teflon based grease that is the best bearing grease I have ever found for mountain bike wheel bearings. Anyway I digress, but the point is you can find some great alternatives to WD locally, without having to mail order special products. Look around, you will be suprised. :)
 
Nakano 2 said:
WD40 is an excellent penetrating cleaning solvent. And evaporates quickly. But leaves a carrier that is said to protect against corrosion. Does anybody actually know what WD40 is? Scented kerosene. :eek:
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WD40 is mostly white sprits (a paint thinner/degreaser/solvent) with 21% mineral oil for lubrication and rust prevention. WD40 used to contain some varnish which is what causes the gumming.





- Frank
 
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