I read an article about the WD-40 folks. They were trying to develop a
product to DISPERSE WATER.
They were working on the 40th formula (WD-40). Owner's wife used it on
kitchen cabinets- cleaned and polished them.
WD-40 was never intended to be used as a lubricant.
Brian P. Huber
Troy, OH
bphuber@xxxxxxxxxx
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In a message dated 12/14/99 9:12:34 PM, webnik@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
>What's wrong with using WD-40? It's a cleaner and a lubricant. The oil
>is very
>very light as well.
Jim-- I use WD-40 all the time, but mainly for cleaning, as it is as
excellent penetrant and rust cleaner. However, I have heard that it is not
the best for lubrication. Hmmmm. Walked into the other room, and grabbed
the closest can of WD-40 (a small 6 oz. one, and I'll bet I'm not alone in
having more than one around the house!). According to the can itself, it
"Stops squeaks/Protects metal/Loosens rusted parts." No magic word
"lubricates." The closest they get is on the side: "WD-40 Stops Squeaks:
Locates and stops squeaks: Chairs, rollers, hinges, moving parts, cars,
wheels." Still no use of the word "lubricates".
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