Will WD-40 Harm Rubber?
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: skiatook oklahoma
spraying is ok on rubber, soaking is NOT ok.
WD-40 contains mineral spirits which will evaporate, but soaking will cause swelling and other damage.
generally folks just avoid WD-40 on rubber just to be safe.
WD-40 contains mineral spirits which will evaporate, but soaking will cause swelling and other damage.
generally folks just avoid WD-40 on rubber just to be safe.
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: skiatook oklahoma
just saying
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: skiatook oklahoma
the shortened version of their answer was..
soaking rubber or rubber bushings in WD-40 would cause swelling. they did not recommend soaking. spraying will not affect the rubber what so ever.
generally the thought is just dont and be safe
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: skiatook oklahoma
there is a show i love to watch, Last Of The Summer Wine. british comedy show.
there is a character on there, old ex policeman, one of his favorite sayings is..
"of course he could be lying"
it fits with most sales departments, i mean , they want to sell their product!!! so, just because WD-40 folks say spraying wont hurt a thing......... "of course he could be lying"!!! lol
sorry for getting off subject, just laughed when i thought of their reply and the comedy show.. lol
there is a character on there, old ex policeman, one of his favorite sayings is..
"of course he could be lying"
it fits with most sales departments, i mean , they want to sell their product!!! so, just because WD-40 folks say spraying wont hurt a thing......... "of course he could be lying"!!! lol
sorry for getting off subject, just laughed when i thought of their reply and the comedy show.. lol
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Le Mans Master
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From: Orange Park FL
WD-40 works great taking the hardened rubber off of your rear 1/4 panel from doing burnouts at the track. Spray and wipe off with a paper towel. No harm to the paint. Kind of off the subject but maybe not......