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“WD-40 performs worse than oils” because WD-40 is not an oil, it’s not even a lubricant. It’s a water protector. many make mistake using WD40 for lubricating e
by dostick 9mo ago
“WD-40 performs worse than oils” because WD-40 is not an oil, it’s not even a lubricant. It’s a water protector.
many make mistake using WD40 for lubricating everything because it’s mainly for water related applications. There are flavours of WD40 that are more “oil”.
- linsomniac 9mo agoA coworker was asking if someone had some WD40 they could bring in because his chair was squeaking. "I do, but I'll bring in something else for your chair." Another coworker asked "Are you one of those guys that believes WD40 isn't a lubricant?" to which I answered "Absolutely."
- brunoqc 9mo agoWhat did you use instead of wd40?
- linsomniac 9mo agoI brought in some spray lithium grease and he was happy with the results.
- brunoqc 9mo agoThank you very much.
- mjanx123 9mo agoWD40 is absolutely a lubricant (water is a lubricant even), but a poor one
- anakaine 9mo agoAnd when the WD40 you sprayed dries out, and it will, all that is left are sharp little crystals, and these are the source of future squeaking.
- mjanx123 9mo agoThat does not make WD40 a non lubricant, but a poor lubricant. It does lubricate moderately for a small period of time.
- mjanx123 9mo agoIn artillery and similar massive pressure applications are used chlorine based lubricants. These have the ultimate performance as the chlorine firmly attaches to the metal, but it also destroys the surface immediately (which is not a problem in an one shot application). Would you argue that these are not lubricants because of that?