26 Jun
2007
26 Jun
'07
4:23 p.m.
--- Chris M <chrism3667 at yahoo.com> wrote:
Problem w/WD-40 and other stuff is that it will
dillute the true lubricant, and wherever metal is
coming in contact w/metal, rapid wear will ensue.
Best
to keep that stuff away from machinery or any other
critical moving parts. Paint thinner would work
better
at releasing junk, and at least it evaporates (much
more quickly).
As an addendum, I do use Liquid Wrench (or WD-40, or
the generic Walmart variety) and a Scotch-Brite (which
comes in grades) for rush removal, then usually rinse
off w/thinner. Keep in mind that a SB supposedly has
imbedded metal particles, so it essentially DOES
remove metal. I'm not joking, and in some instances
this is critical (high tolerance machine parts,
watchmaking equipment, etc.). You may ask how does
such stuff get rusty to begin with, but take for
instance a 100 year old lathe w/hand scraping marks
(indicative of a VERY accurate finish) in areas. The
application of a SB and light oil, and...bye bye.
Sometimes it's better to start out with real fine
steel wool or even a paper towel :)
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