Yes, GT-4 (or whatever it is) is better for lubrication. But WD40 is good for
immediate loosening of tight nuts.
Chris
On 19 Nov 13, at 03:22, Moose <olymoose@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> WD-40 is widely misunderstood. I suppose that, once the misunderstanding
> became wide spread, the makers advertised to
> take advantage of it.
>
> "WD" stands for "water displacement" and "40" is the number of the formula
> tried which finally worked. It was designed
> to displace moisture and protect surfaces from rust. Although it does contain
> a light lubricant, it doesn't last long in
> actual lubrication uses. Nor, as this tests shows, is it particularly
> effective in loosening rusted threads.
>
> Put what a wonderful product to have people believe in! Use it, and the
> squeak disappears, only to soon reappear, and
> require more application of the product.
>
> If one needs a spray lubricant, there are lubricant sprays based on lithium
> grease, Teflon, etc. that are far superior.
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