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ericvv

Member Since: 02 Jun 2011
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2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black

WD-40 or ACF50 ?

One of the little switches which trigger the interior lights when you open one of the 5 doors did not work properly this morning. A couple of pushes by hand solved it. Now, is it a good idea to hand-push them in and spray either a bit of WD-40 or ACF40 onto it, and then push several times in and out to lubricate and keep it all working smoothly?
Which is best of those two for that, WD-40 or ACF50? Or is there better than those?
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29th Dec 2014 10:11am

VeeTee

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Though from both the exact formulation is secret, the they both consist of hydrogenated naphta components, mineral oils and some other ingredients. As the name says, WD40 is used primary as a water repellent (WD40: Water Displacing spray, 40th attempt). I think ACF would have more use as a general lubricant than WD40, also it is safe for plastics and rubber, therefore I think it is better to use ACF50 for this specific application. Cheers, Vincent
1959 Polynorm 1/4 Ton Trailer, Olive Drab Green (sold)
1970 M416 Military Trailer (Camping Trailer Conversion), Epsom Green (sold)
1975 Series III 88 V6, Light Green (sadly sold)
1996 Defender 110 CSW 300 Tdi, Epsom Green (sold)
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29th Dec 2014 11:05am

Venomator

Member Since: 25 Aug 2014
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^ ^ ^

I have banished the dreaded 40 from my tool box and only ever use ACF50 now...

Unlike 40, the ACF50 seems to dry without getting sticky, whilst remaining totally effective at repelling moisture for many weeks and months, depending on location...

It is also safe and recommended for vehicle electrics too, as well as numerous other purposes...

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29th Dec 2014 11:37am

ericvv

Member Since: 02 Jun 2011
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ACF50 be it then. Thanks gents.

Eric You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation.
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https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I
https://vimeo.com/201482507
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw

29th Dec 2014 11:42am

LR90XS2011

Member Since: 05 Apr 2011
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2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green

+1 for ACF50 I don't use WD40 anywhere any more DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

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29th Dec 2014 9:19pm

Cuthbert

Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: Up North
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WD40 still has a place in my shed - great solvent for removing tar and sticky stuff as well as freeing off seized parts. Never use it for lubricating parts where you want a long lasting solution and detest its use in locks!

29th Dec 2014 9:56pm

mick

Member Since: 08 Feb 2010
Location: Yorkshire
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2010 Defender 130 Puma 2.4 HCPU Rimini Red

I only use WD40 on garden implements

I use ACF50 on important stuff like the motors or the RIB

29th Dec 2014 10:08pm

munch90

Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: guildford
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or go one better and use corrosion block

29th Dec 2014 10:28pm

ericvv

Member Since: 02 Jun 2011
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One thing in favor of WD-40 where I use it regularly with apparent success... When the truck had its 3 years corrosion inspection it appeared that the inside of the 12N towing electrics plug was badly corroded from moisture ingress, even if I had never used it. (That's why we found out after 3 years only)
Dealer replaced it by a new one under warranty, and at that time I also let them install the 12S plug. Since then I spray the inside of both about twice monthly liberally with WD-40, and now another 3.5 years later both plugs remain shiny as new at the inside. So WD-40 has something going for itself.

Time to spray the door hinges with ACF50 again now that I think of it.

30th Dec 2014 5:59am

VeeTee

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I use copious amounts of acid free vaseline (petroleum jelly) on in the inside of the towing plug, and other connectors and lamp sockets. Works very well.

Cheers, Vincent
1959 Polynorm 1/4 Ton Trailer, Olive Drab Green (sold)
1970 M416 Military Trailer (Camping Trailer Conversion), Epsom Green (sold)
1975 Series III 88 V6, Light Green (sadly sold)
1996 Defender 110 CSW 300 Tdi, Epsom Green (sold)
2000 Freelander 1 TD4 3-drs, Silver (sold)
2006 Freelander 1 TD4 5-drs Facelift Automatic, Tonga Green (sold)

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30th Dec 2014 6:55am

Venomator

Member Since: 25 Aug 2014
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ericvv wrote:
One thing in favor of WD-40 where I use it regularly with apparent success... When the truck had its 3 years corrosion inspection it appeared that the inside of the 12N towing electrics plug was badly corroded from moisture ingress, even if I had never used it. (That's why we found out after 3 years only)
Dealer replaced it by a new one under warranty, and at that time I also let them install the 12S plug. Since then I spray the inside of both about twice monthly liberally with WD-40, and now another 3.5 years later both plugs remain shiny as new at the inside. So WD-40 has something going for itself.

I think you will find that ACF50 will do a much better job of that for you Eric...

I only have to do my towing electrics socket with ACF every couple of months, inside and out...

And, you do not have to worry about dust and grit sticking to it either...

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30th Dec 2014 6:38pm

munch90

Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
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I use battery terminal spray on the front and back of the towing socket , and do it once every 5 years

30th Dec 2014 9:27pm

ehagerty

Member Since: 04 May 2014
Location: London / Cumbria
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++1 for ACF-50

I started with ACF50 about a 6 months ago on my new Defender, but now use it on everything that is made of metal, rubber, plastic etc anywhere that needs something 'oily'. The stuff is amazing, stays on a long time, doesn't pick up much dirt, penetrates better than makes sense for something that thick, and while not cheap is way cheaper than replacing steel! I've been working on cars for 30+ years and it was an emotional journey to leave my beloved WD40 behind, but leave it I have. Buy it now and never give rust another thought!

31st Dec 2014 3:32pm

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