WD-40 the FAQs

[JOEX]

WD-40 (http://www.wd40.com/Brands/wd40_faqs.html) :)

[450robot]

did you know the main ingrediant of wd40 is fish oil? yup! fish!

[jak1389]

interesting:cool:

[JDiablo]

Wd-40 and duct tape are mans greatest inventions in the mechanic world :devil:

[Eddiesanders250]

Originally posted by 300exrida
Wd-40 and duct tape are mans greatest inventions in the mechanic world :devil:

amen

[Mxjunkie]

Spray it on dirt bikes to protect parts and prevent mud from sticking.

:cool:


Protect bike frames from saltwater corrosion
Clean swing arms on dirt bikes
Shine bike tires
Lubricate gear sprockets and derailleurs on mountain bikes
Prevent rust on bike scratches
Clean and protect adjusting screws on bicycle seats
Clean chrome bicycle frames
Degrease bicycle chains
Lubricate bicycle U-locks
Drive moisture from wet bicycle chains and gear shifting cables
Remove unwanted decals from bicycle frames
Loosen swivels on bicycle handlebars
Prevent rust on bicycle spokes, brake threads and brake cables
Stop squeaks on bicycle seat coils and posts

[tater_kamik]

and i was always told that it contains 70% kerosene...:rolleyes:

[trx400exxracer]

very interesting

[JDiablo]

also makes your friends brakes dont work on a bmx bike :devil:

[Sleeper]

Originally posted by tater_kamik
and i was always told that it contains 70% kerosene...:rolleyes:

Well it sure smells like kerosene and Kerosene is a very safe (as in not harming what your woking on) adhesive remover. You can use it to remove tape and stickers from plastic windows (like on a jeep). It sounds good to me.

[400exrider707]

Originally posted by Mxjunkie69
Spray it on dirt bikes to protect parts and prevent mud from sticking.

:cool:


Protect bike frames from saltwater corrosion
Clean swing arms on dirt bikes
Shine bike tires
Lubricate gear sprockets and derailleurs on mountain bikes
Prevent rust on bike scratches
Clean and protect adjusting screws on bicycle seats
Clean chrome bicycle frames
Degrease bicycle chains
Lubricate bicycle U-locks
Drive moisture from wet bicycle chains and gear shifting cables
Remove unwanted decals from bicycle frames
Loosen swivels on bicycle handlebars
Prevent rust on bicycle spokes, brake threads and brake cables
Stop squeaks on bicycle seat coils and posts


:huh Who cares about dirt bikes! Use it on four-wheelers duh!:blah:

[sloppyjoe]

did u know that wd-40 has a perfume in it to make it smell the way it does?

[Honda TRX250ex]

WD 40 is my idol it has so many usees its funny
i wouldent if there is any recipes for it hummmmm

[eganracing]

i heard that its bad 4 your o-ring chain. does anybody actually know?

[tater_kamik]

no problems here!:D

[Butters]

yeah i believe that wd-40 is Gods gift to lubricants. :D ;)

[JR3]

IF it contains no kerosene then why does that site say its a petroleum based lube whats the petroleum they use.

[Honda TRX250ex]

Originally posted by JR3
IF it contains no kerosene then why does that site say its a petroleum based lube whats the petroleum they use.
because they can?:huh

[JOEX]

Originally posted by JR3
IF it contains no kerosene then why does that site say its a petroleum based lube whats the petroleum they use.
Kerosene is one of many derivatives of petroleum. I'd bet the specific derivative they use is a trade secret.

[400exrules]

so......does wd-40 hurt either o-ring or x-ring chains???:confused:

[Butters]

Originally posted by 400exrules
so......does wd-40 hurt either o-ring or x-ring chains???:confused:

i doubt it, i know i use it on there.

[400exc]

it makes a heck of a good flame! lol

[KoolKwad400]

Originally posted by 400exc
it makes a heck of a good flame! lol

Yeah- when you spray your header pipe down!!!!

j/k- been using it on my swingarm and lower frame- mud cleanups are a snap.

Been using ArmorAll on the plastic. Good for about 2 rides and mud hoses off pretty easily.......

Jerry

[ATV Father]

For lube, I perfer PB Blaster over WD-40 anyday!

[reichart90]

i was talking to an old guy today that said he uses it for armpit deodarant... i thought he was fooking with me... but he serious actually. who the fook would think to do that

[Honda TRX250ex]

Originally posted by reichart90
i was talking to an old guy today that said he uses it for armpit deodarant... i thought he was fooking with me... but he serious actually. who the fook would think to do that
i have to try that seriously

[JEFF400EX]

I also use PB blaster on my chains.

It says right on the can that it safe for O-rings...

[duncan440ex]

we use it for fishing. fishies love it

[JOEX]

Originally posted by duncan440ex
we use it for fishing. fishies love it
I've heard that one before;)

[JEFF400EX]

we used it also for fishing.

spray it on sacks of salmon eggs and on big honkin lures for salmon fishing.

if u clean your frame with it it makes it look shiney and kinda wet look and pertects from getting rust.

[Erasmus_andre]

Only two essentials for any tool kit. WD40 & Duct tape.
* If it sticks and should move - oil it!
* If it moves and should stick - tape it!
C all problems solved.
:)

[Meghan Thompson]

Originally posted by 400exrider707
:huh Who cares about dirt bikes! Use it on four-wheelers duh!:blah:

I care excuse you ! I use it all the time, helps in the air box if your going somewhere really dust spray it on there and it catchs more dust from getting in your motor
also it save my life putting on a new sproket :D

[prepracing]

water displacement test 40, contains water....will rust raw metal items if left on surface too long

[TUZE]

Originally posted by duncan440ex
we use it for fishing. fishies love it

we also use it,good replacement if you have no bunker oil:D

[wilkin250r]

Originally posted by 400exrules
so......does wd-40 hurt either o-ring or x-ring chains???:confused:

Ok, here's the real-deal scoop on WD-40 and your o-ring (or x-ring) chain.

The o-rings (or x-rings) require lubricant, like a standard chain-oil. In fact, the rings are there to trap lubricant at the chain pivout points between each link, and to seal out dirt from getting in there and causing wear.

WD-40 is NOT a lubricant. For many substances, it is actually a solvent. The WD-40 itself is not bad for your chain, but it dissolves and washes away the lubricant. THIS is the part that makes it bad for your chain, because it removes all the lubricant between the links.

And you can't just spray new chain oil on after you use WD-40, because the WD-40 will just break down and dissolve the chain oil again.

If you use WD-40 on your chain, you have to let it dry completely before you add chain oil. And this may take a while, because some of it will get trapped under the 0-rings and it may take a long time to dry.

Originally posted by prepracing
water displacement test 40, contains water....will rust raw metal items if left on surface too long

then why is it a LUBE (god do i love that word:devil: )

[JOEX]

Originally posted by prepracing
water displacement test 40, contains water....will rust raw metal items if left on surface too long
Not sure where you got that from:confused:

According to their site WD-40 does not contain water.

[lt250rm]

people i know use it to clean their plastic on their 4 wheelers.
CRC is better than wd40 and pb blaster does wonders on rusted bolts where wd40 is good for keeping stuff from rusting pb blaster eats rust after its been rusted.

[drumman1952]

WD 40 will not drive out the lubricant on an o-ring chain. In fact, it helps to keep the o-rings from drying out.

Check out bobistheoilguy.com and search the forum section for the motorcycle lube threads. There is one on lubing o-ring chain. Interesting reading there on oil and lubes in general.

Here's a link on WD40...

http://www.wd40.com/Brands/pdfs/msds-wd40_aerosol.us.pdf

[johndeerenub18]

you guys forgot about zip ties (wire ties for non rednecks) those, duct tape, PB Blaster and wd-40 and you are set. wd-40 is also great for cutting grease, i don't know if we have mentioned that. big fan of the WD 40

[GregoryD]

Naptha is the preferred grease and adhesive remover. Buy a yellow bottle of Ronsonol lighter fluid. Tape adhesive, grease, tar, any petroleum based product can be removed with Naptha. It will not stain clothing or leather (tried that one myself on my jacket). Once the duct tape has been removed, Naptha will get rid of that ugly glue mark. It does however stink to high heaven and dry out your skin.

Greg

[fasssst400ex]

you can use it on ur chain and dirt wont stick

[Sleeper]

Originally posted by GregoryD
Naptha is the preferred grease and adhesive remover. Buy a yellow bottle of Ronsonol lighter fluid. Tape adhesive, grease, tar, any petroleum based product can be removed with Naptha. It will not stain clothing or leather (tried that one myself on my jacket). Once the duct tape has been removed, Naptha will get rid of that ugly glue mark. It does however stink to high heaven and dry out your skin.

Greg

True, but put some lighter fluid on the dash of your car and rub on it and see what happens. Lighter fluid is better in a place that you will not be able to remove oil residue from (fabric, some leather) but it is not as safe on certain types of paint like vinal paint on the dash of your car or leather seats in a car (which are painted).

I would have to say though, it works much better/faster where it can be used and I would use it pretty much anywhere on my quads.

I also would not use wd-40 on a questionable surface as a adhesive remover. I would buy pure kerosene. But once again I would not be afraid to use wd-40 anywhere on my quads.

Alcohol works pretty good too;) even if it doesn't work you won't care.

:devil:

sleeper

[FreekShow]

is it safe to use on 4-wheeler plastic?

yes, it gives it that shiny wet look at stops dirt from sticking, i put it under my fenders and all over my motor to stop dirt

[jason43050]

Originally posted by duncan440ex
we use it for fishing. fishies love it spray it on your balls, if fish like it woman will too :)

[lt250rm]

Originally posted by FreekShow
is it safe to use on 4-wheeler plastic?
yes it is safe to use on your plastic. It won't damage anything just don't use brake kleen on your plastic not all plastics are made the same brake kleen eats some plastics but not some others.

[motoman287]

Does anyone use Tri-flow? I use it on my cables and such...expensive stuff though.

[yamaki00]

I have to agree with wilkin250r.
From past experiences i've found that it might work great right away, but after a while the WD-40 will just break down and possibly break down what ever you are applying it to.

The best way to use wd-40 is to not use it as a lubricant.
As a solvent it is great. spray down electrical boxes to keepout water, great! But PLEASE for your quad and whatever else you have that has moving parts use a lubricant that is meant to handle the heat, pressure, and other conditions you may encounter. WD-40 may work for quick fix, but down the road you'll wish you had used a better lube.

i use wd-40 as lotion.........................

[Sleeper]

Originally posted by 89honda 250x
i use wd-40 as lotion.........................

Motion lotion?