Why not to use wd40 - Trydiy
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- WD40 is great (that's why I have a can) but it is not a lubricant, silicone spray is much better at most of the thing you would use WD40 for. It's a great cleaner, but definitely do not use it for fishing.
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WD40 is a great cleaner/solvent but it's abilities quickly wear off always use an oil or grease to protect the item it used was used on.
It makes perfect sense. I use WD40 on some items to dissolve grease/contaminants while ridding the object of any water that has crept in. I then clean the WD40 off of the item using another solvent that will evaporate completely before appplying a lubricant that is appropriate for the item in question. Now sometimes the second cleaning can be skipped if it's a simple mechanical part, and if I don't think the part has been exposed to water or it's large enough I can reach in with normal tools to clean up, then I don't need to use WD40. I often use it on the housing of power tools as it's cheap, fast and easy to wash off.
You just have to consider what you are working on and which chemicals are most appropriate. I wouldn't spray WD40 into an XRF machine and I wouldn't use a water based solvent on sensitive parts that contain steel. Now if you just want to free up a badly corroded bolt or a screw which has broken off and rusted, well WD40 is ideal. Especially in the latter case as drilling out screws is a pain in the arse.
I have been using WD-40 for over 40 years. It is not a lubricant. It does everything that the label says. It will also dissolve grease. That's good if you want it to, bad if you don't. It will lubricate in a pinch but keep in mind it won't last.
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I think there are a lot of mixed opinions about WD40 but here is mine: I always have it around my workbench, it’s a bit like duct tape in the sense that it’s not a perfect solution for anything, but it will work for most things at least temporarily. That being said there is also the expression that if you can’t fix it with duct tape, you haven’t used enough duct tape which I think is quite applicable to wd40 too
Good point thanks for your comments.
The WD stands for Water Displacement. It was invented for corrosion protection. We used it a lot on airframes to stop corrosion.
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I think of it as a short term lube, you can use it to free up things, or in a pinch. but once you are done with it you should always use the proper grease or oil.
Blue can WD-40 is quite flammable. Not the best penetrate but if you use it, do not use heat, particularly a torch. Vooom!
I have used WD40 on automotive rubber and plastics for decades. Never had a problem with WD40 on automotive rubber/plastics. Anything that resists oil/gas will NOT be harmed by WD40.
Begs the question why the WD40 company makes silicone lubricant?
Why not? Silicone has many uses, some overlap with WD40, many do not. There are times when silicone is bad choice also. Same with PTFE. WD40 acquired 3 in 1 which started out as sewing machine oil, it was very light viscosity oil, not silicone at the time. I have a bottle of 3in1 Silicone oil that is in non-aerosol can like the old 3in1 except plastic instead of tin. Couple drops goes a long way but stay not for heavy duty cycle.
When I suggested using WD40 to free a pulley on a yacht, I was told to use silicon lube instead as WD40 eats through and weakens the gel coat (plastic coating on the fiber glass).
clean the fiber bearing can to ??
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We had squeaky door hinges and finally decided to spray WD 40 on them.
I thought it might not work and might not last long.
But it worked and I haven't had to reapply...
It's like the Swiss army knife of lube.
Not great at anything, but good enough for lots of things.
Its not a lube... its a solvent
Big fan ever since brake light switch was stuck closed on my 83 Suzuki 1100.one squirt and it never failed again!
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Never use silicone lube on metal to metal surfaces, it will seize up.
Very well 👍 done liked.. Qs. Should you use silicone spray or regular grease for lubricating a revolving chair?
I was wondering what would cause them to mark the can like that to indicate the direction to spray? The can is a cylinder and the nozzle is also a cylinder so how come it would spray better aiming in one direction?
I just use WD40 to spray parts that I've cleaned and then put in storage. Actually scratch that, I also use it on clothing that has grease on it before I put it in the washer.
It is a lube I used it on bike chains for years with no trouble even got my sons bike chain working after it rusted solid it's multi purpose end off.
Yes because it is an anti-rust solvent. It will eat the rust but after a while the rust will come back. If a movable part like a chain is oiled the rust will not come back.
Any oil will do. I have used veggie oil, olive , pistachio(expensive) hemp all with success.
Keith Dainton @1
Use it on the actions of a gun, and it'll gum it up, making the action tight. Good for keeping moisture away from them, but not,,, for lubing actions.
Silicone lubricant is a night mear on anything you might possible need to paint or have painted anytime within the lifetime of whatever needs lubricating. Be careful if you choose a silicone lubricant. Some shops will not even take the job if there is silicone used heavily on whatever it is that need paint.
Excellent tip about reusing the straw.👍
Great tip on taking off the spray tip!
From the makers of WD-40.
Myth: WD-40 Multi-Use Product is not really a lubricant.
Fact: While the “W-D” in WD-40 stands for Water Displacement, WD-40 Multi-Use Product is a unique, special blend of lubricants. The product’s formulation also contains anti-corrosion agents and ingredients for penetration, water displacement and soil removal.
Read the label, seriously.
I use WD40 on rusted bolts, particularly on cars, and it works great so I don't know. Penetrating oils is probably a better long term choice but good ol' WD is just fine regardless of what it was originally intended for...
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Finally someone thats smart and not just following the trend
wd40 silicone lube is great for fishing reel's bearings and gear? or other type of lubricant for gears? pleasee replyyy
Would love to see you try K & W Penetrating Oil -" Knock'er Loose " used it on 1966 ford 390 engine exhaust manifold bolts and did extremely well. Also saw someone use a candle heating nut an exposed stud then allowing hot wax to penetrate . But did like your comparison even though it's really hard to duplicate frozen bolts.
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If you use it then be prepared to reapply it every two months as it turns into a syrupy goop after that time.
We have stopped using it at work for that reason alone.
GraemeMurphy lol sooooooo true
Wd40 or 3in1?
That was a neat trick you did at the end, totally amazing👌
Whenever i use silicone lube my bike chain always rusts where a conventional oil protects more but the downside is it attracts to much dirt especially on off road bikes.
Not a biker myself but I know you can buy specific chain oils for different environments, wet, dry dusty etc. Thanks for your comments please subscribe.
Silicone lube is for silicone, or rubbers, not for metal.
Ive used wd40 on hinges, and for loosening nuts and bolts, and ive used it to chase water out but I wouldn't use it on a bike chain. Theoretically it would clean the chain and get rid of any moisture, but the chain would seize up again. Use grease for a chain.
No. Use Chain lube. Clean the chain and use PTFE when dry.
Kills wasps quicker than flyspray.
John H, I thought it would make them go faster Lol, thanks for your comments please subscribe for more.
Lol starting fluid works good to
Brake cleaner leaves less mess and drops those little bastards like like........
Do you know what's cheaper, faster and easier than everything you guys mentioned here? Fill a spray bottle up with about 1/2 inch of dish soap, like Dawn or something, and then fill it up with 4 or 5 inches of water and mix it gently so it doesn't foam. It will drop them *the instant* it hit's them and they will be dead in five seconds. I've seen wasps crawl around for two minutes after getting sprayed with commercial bug spray that's $5 a can, but not with that solution.
Nice tip on the straw, always seem to loose the push on ones
I recently figured out that silicon spray is not a lubricant too. It also dissolves lubricating grease. I sprayed it in/on the hub/bearings of my bike, after 1 km the wheel stopped turning. The hub had to be replaced by a professional.
Ouch!
you probably used the wrong kind, I have used silicone as a lubricant and worked awesome and I had a can of silicone protectant and tried that and it did NOT work so depends on what it is made for in the first place.
Well, silicon spray can be anything. Silicon oil is the thing that you need to lubricate metallic parts, it is hard to find. If a spray contains light petrol fractions, it will dissolve/liquify grease, and your bike will stop working. So make sure your spray does not contain light fractions!
Teun Zijp
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The silicon spray is a great lubricant for plastics and rubbers. It can be very short-lived though. You obviously blew the grease out of your hub. The grease is meant to melt when the bearing gets hot. Light silicone oil would just do a disappearing act.
Yesterday i opened my friends garbage can and saw a million flys. I told him and he used wd 40 as a bug killer.
I must retract one of my previous statements. Small can of WD40 in my tackle box says it is a lubricant, just for the record.
All is forgiven lol.😁
It's the ultimate "jack of all trades, master if none". Taking one look at guys garage u can tell if a can of wd40 is all he really needs
good day, I just want to ask if its safe to use the wd-40 silicone spray on the sidewall of the car tires?
Neither of these are bad or good, what are good or bad are the applications you use then
I'm a few years out of date with the video, but can the 3-in-one Silicone Lubricant be used to care for a Springer Airgun breach o-ring?
wd40 is for drawing moisture out of tight places. The oil is there to displace water and the formulation to evaporate the displaced water. Hence it's "anti-rust" marketing.
Cool tip with the nozzle replacement. Going to do that now.
What would you suggest to use to prevent rust on my garage gym equipment
I also heard WD40 in certain circumstances should never be used near anything electrical (alternators, window motors) etc. as it tends to ATTRACT SALT which is one reason why Boeing aircraft developed its' own lubricant.
I used the silicone type on my passenger side windows and now they fall down. I have to manually pull them up, they keep falling off the track. Glad that I didn't put it on the other two. Hopefully it will pass inspection..........
Sounds like there's an issue with the window regulator, and only friction was holding it up.
What can you recomend me to lubricate metal to metal surfaces?
Lithium grease.
It’s a degreaser and a lubricant. The lubricant properties are such that it’s very temporary. The viscosity is too low for it to stay in place and provide a coating. If you need to clean something and slide it in place it’s great. For something like a bicycle chain or a garage door opener it’s a poor choice. It will mostly just strip any old lubricants and leave it dry.
Yes indeed it can damage chains if they are not regreased prior to use. Thanks for your comment please consider subscribing.
Cleaner and a temp, fix but i still use a oil can with it after you spray it the oil goes with it in to tight spots.
Absolutely, its a great solvent and cleaner but as a longterm protector just simple oil works best, thanks for your comment, please subscribe to keep up to date with my weekly videos.
Can I use WD-40 specialist dry lube for my bike chain???
contact spray should only be used to clean electrical contacts. it's intended use.
anything else is just a waste of contact spray
WD40 is basically shit. I can't think of anything I'd use it for but I do have a can. It's quite full.
lost the red tube from your wd40, use a straw from a Capri sun drink lol
But not the other way around though!
I tried that once and it didn't work for me (wrong size). In any case, it's a good idea to just keep a mini collection of them from retired cans.
You could always cut them in half first so you alway have a spare handy
I use it for thread tapping and spray my machine beds .
userwl2850 I've heard it's good when drilling too. Thanks for your comments please subscribe for more videos like this.
Not the best for thread tapping. Even plain motor oil is better for that but OK for small threads.
It works great for drilling and machining Aluminum.
clean the fiber bearing can to ??
Obviously a commercial in disguise by WD-40
Thanks for the can mark tip.
No problem, glad to have helped.
tubejim101 WD40 Specialist.
Its a fish oil. Plain and simple. With a few other ingredients of course.
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I think there's very little fish oil in it. Just found a recipe for homemade wd40 on RUclips, and it smells very similar to wd on it's own. It's just mineral spirits, charcoal lighter fluid, and motor oil. I think wd40 has a perfume in it, which is what I'm guessing the other aspect of the smell is. Neither of them smell like fish to me.
if something needs a lubricant use OIL !!!!!!
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Indeed. Or grease. Sticks better. More efficient. It's a lot less poisonous too.
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MrKidkiller159 yes !
WD40 IS LUBRICANT. That said, there are many different lubricants for many different needs. WD40 not always the best choice but many times works great. Not the best penetrant either but usually works.
I used WD 40 for many purpose and used CRC 5.56 for the same , CRC5.56 is much better!
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It is made from fish oil, certainly not a full blown lubricant but will leave a film of fish oil.
I'm pretty sure it's not made of fish oil anymore.
i love wd 40
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Who's next to share there experience & their opinion about WD-40... I got to wait till tomorrow 🙁 Right now I'm making a video on toothpaste! But next week I hope everyone joins me... Very exciting week. I've been waiting about 6 months to post it. 2 hours about TOOTHPICKS!!! Life Changing 😒
Dry wax lubricant like Boeshield, is much better.
ThrummerOfLove, I will have to try it, thanks for your comment please subscribe for more videos.
very good vid bud
Why you not showing WD40’s specialist high performance silicone lubricant but show 3 in 1 version!?!?!?
You a 3 in 1 salesman!?🤫
Tuff Gong, it's just what I had to hand, they are both owned by the WD40 company anyway lol.
Talk. We dont need you to read us the back of the can. No wonder 1/2 the people thumbs down the video. Good God man. Wake up...
What about ky is that not a lube either.?
Kris B, Whatever works for you
I know a guy who used KY to install wet liners in a diesel engine instead of vegetable oil. Its water based not to swell the O-Rings LOL!
you won’t get a nasty rash using ky 😁
Not a very good one. No staying power, air drys it up.
Ky is a good lube for old vaginas! 😂😂😂✌✌
You know, when you have a RUclips channel, pretty much all you have to do is label it and then let it run. So, when you can't even bother to label it correctly-"Why Not To Use wd40"- what the hell does that mean? How less professional can you and the channel be? It's OK to spell things correctly ,and have them make some sort of sense.
It got your attention and over 100,000 views, so it must have made some sense!
It's called Click Bait
Agreed. He must be an idiot considering he cannot string together a few words correctly.
136,000 views and counting, thanks for watching!
Why do i understand the meaning of his title, while English isn't my native language? He used arguments why not to use wd40 on shit that needs real oil.. i can draw you a picture with it, to explain/chew out/break down the already really obvious title just a little more? Or did you understand the title just fine, and just wanted to troll about grammar and being a total dick about it?
WD-40 is a lubricant I used it last night with my girl friend. (If u know what I mean)
Is she still your girlfriend?
Weirdly not any more
I spoiled my connector to electronic equipment by using WD40. do not use it where you have rubber as a insulator.
Yeah, silicone for anything in that kind of application.
Ive had plastic connectors disintegrate from using WD40 on them.
WD40 is not for electronic connectors. There are special products for that. CRC makes a few.
Isn't 3 in 1 made by WD-40?
Yes, the company but it is not the same product in the can.
is that you ringo
Is that you Paul?
@@TryDiy nah its Mick mate
@@TryDiy good vid
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Great effort on the video...100k views well done...
seriously WTF this is yours and your opinion every ones entitled to one.
so let the professionals do the talking...
unless your educating kids that have no clue about wd40...
i have used WD40 on every think as well as crc working in a mechanic shop for 35 years...
your opinion against another how interesting
Blazed Gaming I certainly opened a can of worms with this one, thanks for your comments.
TryDiy don't pay attention to this jerk
I am a professional and I personally think there is a time and a place for wd 40 but as a lubricant is NOT one of them
I don't know what you are professional at but it has its uses as a lubricant. Not for everything but still. Read the can, professionals wrote that it is a lubricant.