WD40 Not a good choice unless you know what you are doing with it.

[Minxy]

For internal lubrication Aldi furniture polish. Cheap, works and smells nicer.

 

[eddie]

WD40 is not a good spray to use in your motorhome. It is not a lubricant, can gum up locks and damage plastics. WD40 attracts dust and dirt and is also a de-greaser. User PTFE spray for hinges, curtain rails etc and graphite powder or spray for locks. Do not use WD40 on rubber seals or polycarbonate.

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Where Not to Use WD40: 19 Places That May Surprise You!

There are lots of great uses for the popular product WD-40. But there are also lots of places where NOT to use WD40! Here are 19 of them.

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This WD40 is a lubricant

 

[bobnick]

Nowt wrong with WD40.
Few squirts on my bad back got me back on the tools again

 

[FrankNicklin]

No liquid, I think they are silicone based

PTFE and Silicon and different materials but both sprays. PTFE is far more resilient under load and is finer so fills micros abrasions on surfaces. Silicon sits more on the surface and this wears off quicker. Silicon is not suitable for surfaces under load such as pivots and spindles. PTFE is not a silicon based liquid.

 

[FrankNicklin]

https://www.thervgeeks.com/where-not-to-use-wd40/

This WD40 is a lubricant

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That is WD40 silicon spray, a different product. I'm referring to WD40 original formula.

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[eddie]

This is a excellent polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) lubricant, a tad expensive though

 

[FrankNicklin]

For those confused by my post the product I'm referring to is WD40, the original formula, not the new WD40 silicon sprays or electrical sprays or degreaser sprays etc. WD40 is called WD40 nothing more nothing less and does not include any other mention of silicon, electrical or grease in its name. The original WD40 has been around since 1953 and is well established as a brand name and product but is used in many unsuitable applications hence my post. I agree the cans are very similar but if the description says contains silicon or electrical or degreaser etc it is not the original formula WD40.

 

[robnchris]

For those confused by my post the product I'm referring to is WD40, the original formula, not the new WD40 silicon sprays or electrical sprays or degreaser sprays etc. WD40 is called WD40 nothing more nothing less and does not include any other mention of silicon, electrical or grease in its name. The original WD40 has been around since 1953 and is well established as a brand name and product but is used in many unsuitable applications hence my post. I agree the cans are very similar but if the description says contains silicon or electrical or degreaser etc it is not the original formula WD40.

Could you repeat that please I missed the first bit

 

[FrankNicklin]

This is a excellent polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) lubricant, a tad expensive though


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PTFE based lubricants area far better recommendation for use in Motorhomes. They are hardwearing and can also be food safe.

 

[robnchris]

Personally for corrosion protection and a lubricant I like a splash of ACF-50, Keeps my Motorcycles in tip top condition through the winter months.

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[BouncyBoatFolk]

For those confused by my post the product I'm referring to is WD40, the original formula, not the new WD40 silicon sprays or electrical sprays or degreaser sprays etc. WD40 is called WD40 nothing more nothing less and does not include any other mention of silicon, electrical or grease in its name. The original WD40 has been around since 1953 and is well established as a brand name and product but is used in many unsuitable applications hence my post. I agree the cans are very similar but if the description says contains silicon or electrical or degreaser etc it is not the original formula WD40.

Thank you for clarifying that, is it any good for eyewash. TIA.
Mr D Cummings.

 

[TCG]

je-wiz... this is like pushing custard up a hill

 

[Ingwe]

je-wiz... this is like pushing custard up a hill

Is that regular custard, you know, the one made with eggs, milk and sugar or the other custards with silicone and PTFE?

 

[eddie]

Yes they make other products and they have their own names but the generic original WD40 is only known as WD40

WD40 is branded across the range

For anyone confused the WD40 the OP refers to has “Multi Use Product” on the can, and then WD40 make other specialist “WD40’s” which don’t say “Multi Use Product” but WD40 “Silicone” for example

A couple of points “WD40 Multi Use Product” was developed a long time ago when many things people try to spray it on didn’t exist, and the best advice with anything:- read what it says on the tin!

Mind you, with a can of WD40 (Multi Use obviously ) a roll of Duct Tape and a hammer you can tackle most jobs when away can’t you!

 

[Dolmen]

I have been using WD40 all my adult life and to the best of my knowledge it has never damaged or harmed anything and makes me wonder what real world experiments these geeks have undertaken, or is it one of those Chinese whisper thingies, regardless, reading the above it would be silly to ignore advice and in any case I see that there are potentially better options out there and I will move to them, the only disappointing part of it is that I now need 4 cans where only 1 was needed before.

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[PP Bear]

Now wrong with Vaseline, has many practical uses…

 

[eddie]

Now wrong with Vaseline, has many practical uses…

Melts condoms apparently!

KY40 is a better lube

So I’m told

 

[Dorwyn]

Silicone spray is good for most uses as well.
Phil

But i find it dries quickly used on house door hinges.

 

[PP Bear]

Melts condoms apparently!

KY40 is a better lube

So I’m told

Brings to mind Billy Connolly and his Vaseline story……

 

[Dorwyn]

A friend who is a clock repairer claims it is the biggest reason for most clockwork clocks needing repair. It's often just a case of cleaning the works, but often means it has to be disassembled to get rid of the

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[FrankNicklin]

Now wrong with Vaseline, has many practical uses…

Vaseline is petroleum based so not good on some plastics, it causes them to soften.

 

[bobnick]

What was the question again.

 

[Tombola]

What was the question again.

Something about the op wanting some water based or none petroleum based lube that doesn't split condoms for when he is 40 or summat.
Says its best dry?

 

[bigwood]

My memory might be a bit foggy but was there a spray called “Rocket WD 40” at one time ? .

 

[eddie]

My memory might be a bit foggy but was there a spray called “Rocket WD 40” at one time ? .

Nope that was a lettuce dressing

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[georgio]

Way back in the sixties we used it on sparkplug and distributors to clear water.

 

[pappajohn]

Good for starting small petrol engines, lawnmower etc, and not as violent as easy-start.

 

[TCG]

Melts condoms apparently!

KY40 is a better lube

So I’m told

Not old enough to need it

 

[pappajohn]

My memory might be a bit foggy but was there a spray called “Rocket WD 40” at one time ? .

Could have been.
WD40 was invented by the Rocket Chemical Company

 

[ctc]

seriously....

I'll stick with KY

Well if you're stuck it's back to wd40.

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