10 Apr
2013
10 Apr
'13
9:17 p.m.
On Wed, Apr 10, 2013 at 3:41 PM, Tothwolf <tothwolf at concentric.net> wrote:
As others have pointed out, WD40 isn't a
replacement for grease or oil. It
works great as a water displacement, such as for driving the water out of
parts that have been rinsed in water after cleaning with a detergent based
degreaser. A large percentage of WD40's ingredients is a light solvent, and
the small amount of oil it contains tend to gum up later if not
removed/supplemented by a better oil. OTOH, I do not recommend the use of
"3-in-1" oil for anything other than possibly a door hinge. Because it is
vegetable based and not petroleum based, it too will gum up later.
Ah, good to know on the 3-in-1 stuff. Like I said before, I tend to use
that or the lithium grease depending on which is more readily available at
the moment.