07-14-2024, 03:24 AM
I've read and heard so many conflicting thoughts on WD-40.
Be great to hear what you think?
Be great to hear what you think?
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(07-15-2024, 09:57 AM)Jesper Wrote: At one time I had received a part for our machinery which required some milling to custom fit it. I took WD40 and sprayed it on the steel to keep it from oxidizing before I brought it to the machine shop. Over a weekend of time with it not exposed directly to any moisture it started to rust. That showed just how poorly it acted as a protectant and lubricant. It is just too thin of a lubrica hnt to use for that purpose. h per application (about every 2 weeks depending
(07-15-2024, 03:06 PM)enkei Wrote: The only thing WD-40 might be useful for is for penetrating and loosening seized fasteners or similar, and even for that job I've found superior products such as Sea Foam Deep Creep.
(07-14-2024, 03:14 PM)enkei Wrote: 100% no.
The needs of bicycle chains are quite special. Done properly, immersive waxing is best for most needs, for a range of reasons.
Failing that, a drip wax.
Failing that a different specialized chain lubricant.
Study these results to filter out the vast majority of commercial bike chain lubricants, which are absolute garbage.
Beware the mountain of ill-informed opinion on the subject of chain lubrication. Some of it is completely ignorant. A lot of it is rooted in a bygone era when little if any science was applied to the development of effective chain lubricants. And definitely ignore the clowns on YouTube that tell you how to easily and cheaply wax your chain using a 'special' concoction made of mostly household ingredients.
(07-21-2024, 08:06 PM)rydabent Wrote:(07-14-2024, 03:14 PM)enkei Wrote: 100% no.
The needs of bicycle chains are quite special. Done properly, immersive waxing is best for most needs, for a range of reasons.
Failing that, a drip wax.
Failing that a different specialized chain lubricant.
Study these results to filter out the vast majority of commercial bike chain lubricants, which are absolute garbage.
Beware the mountain of ill-informed opinion on the subject of chain lubrication. Some of it is completely ignorant. A lot of it is rooted in a bygone era when little if any science was applied to the development of effective chain lubricants. And definitely ignore the clowns on YouTube that tell you how to easily and cheaply wax your chain using a 'special' concoction made of mostly household ingredients.
Wax is NOT a lubricant!!!
A chain is a form of a machine. It needs a good grade of oil.
(07-15-2024, 09:57 AM)Jesper Wrote: I have used WD40 at an industrial level. I am taljing about the original product (penetrant) not newer products that may be different. We only used it as a penetrant in preparation for disassembling equipment.
At one time I had received a part for our machinery which required some milling to custom fit it. I took WD40 and sprayed it on the steel to keep it from oxidizing before I brought it to the machine shop. Over a weekend of time with it not exposed directly to any moisture it started to rust. That showed just how poorly it acted as a protectant and lubricant. It is just too thin of a lubricant to use for that purpose.
(07-30-2024, 06:47 PM)Nutribun Wrote: If you're referring to the blue/red WD40, I wouldn't advice that one. Probably if you're going to use it as a chain or bearing degreaser (if that is your only choice). There are specific WD40 Bike products that formulated specifically for bikes. That I will agree.
(07-14-2024, 07:35 AM)Painkiller Wrote: The short answer is no. WD-40 used to be a product, now it is a product line. But the original WD-40 is not a lubricant. They may have a lubricant in their lineup. I have not used any of their products