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Jul 13, 2008 | 03:08 PM

#21

der451b

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I am try to be smart

, lubricated W40 to plastic hinge ( center console).
Guest what! next day all hinges were falling apart
That is my

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Jul 13, 2008 | 04:46 PM

#22

10U 99

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Quote:

Originally Posted by merlin5353

Uh, how do they milk the mice?

very carefully

Jul 13, 2008 | 05:16 PM

#23

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Being in the Aerospace Biz, I use ACF-50

http://www.learchem.com/Aviation.htm

Jul 13, 2008 | 07:57 PM

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C5C6Norm

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From: Lower, Slower Delaware, formerly from Mobtown, MD (Baltimore)

Anybody remember 3 In 1 oil? It works.

Norm

Jul 13, 2008 | 10:38 PM

#25

waunavet

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Black Out

Lithium aerosol is your best bet....

The biggest misconception is that WD-40 is not a lubricant or a way to grease up mechanical parts... it's actually a degreaser, rust prohibitor, and helps break down dirt, oil, or grease for cleanup.

WD40 is actually a Water Displacement (WD) product.

Jul 13, 2008 | 11:06 PM

#26

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 10U 99

white lithium aerosol with a straw for precise application

It works just fine.

Jul 14, 2008 | 08:25 AM

#27

nj02vette

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Originally Posted by borkg2006

WD40 was created in 1953 as a rust preventative solvent and de-greaser to protect early missle parts. The WD stands for "Water Displacement" and the 40 stands for the 40th formula that was successful.

The basic ingredient in it is, believe it or not, FISH OIL!

Completely correct. WD-40 is one of those miracle fluids, but it's not for lubrication.

Surprisingly, it also works great as a fish attractant. Spray your bait with a little WD-40 and the fish hit it like you wouldn't believe.

Jul 14, 2008 | 01:12 PM

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bucwheat

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Originally Posted by MyVetteDream

I wouldn't use WD-40 --- it attracts dust and dirt...

I would use some grease instead.

WD is a not a lubricant.

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Jul 14, 2008 | 01:23 PM

#29

Black Out

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Quote:

Originally Posted by nj02vette

What if you spray it on your car? Will it attract sea gulls with the fish oil scent?

Jul 14, 2008 | 01:24 PM

#30

jovette

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Originally Posted by merlin5353

Uh, how do they milk the mice?

With very tiny hands and little bitty fingers

Mar 23, 2014 | 09:38 PM

#31

JR-01

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Actually WD40 is a lubricant. It just has different applications.
http://wd40.com/about-us/myths-legends-fun-facts/

Quote:

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.

Mar 23, 2014 | 10:11 PM

#32

bjones7131

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From: Walhalla South Carolina

Another good use of wd 40 is, if your lawn mower is hard to start after an extended winter, remove plug and spray a little in cylinder, replace plug and it should start right up or remove breather and spray into carb, works really well. Use the lithium on hinges.