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daviec1

Member Since: 30 Nov 2010
Location: Ayrshire
Posts: 246

WD40 Myths

Noted a lot of people recommending the use of WD40 for lubrication of stuck items such as locks.

DO NOT DO THIS.

Guess what WD40 actually stands for - "Water Displacement Formula 40" - i.e. the 40th version the makers came up with.

It is for displacing water only. Spray it in a lock, and you may get it open, but next morning, it will be frozen tight again.

By all means, use to get dampness off of areas where the result can evaporate away, but do not spray it into enclosed areas suck as locks.

Trust me - for years, I ran the European end of a USA fishing tackle company, and the amount of reels that came back seized solid due to using WD40 for lubrication or to loosen them off in freezing conditions..........

Last edited by daviec1 on 20th Dec 2010 6:49pm. Edited 1 time in total

20th Dec 2010 1:51pm

Merlin

Member Since: 30 Oct 2010
Location: Newmarket
Posts: 981

If not WD40, what is recommended?

Merlin

20th Dec 2010 2:12pm

Lorryman100

Member Since: 01 Oct 2010
Location: Here
Posts: 2686

I always use White lithium grease on all my vehicle locks with no problems.

20th Dec 2010 4:11pm

DefenderOfTheEarth

Member Since: 09 Nov 2010
Location: Cornwall, UK
Posts: 1304

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green

I use spray grease.

A lot of people WD40 bike chains too - and wonder why they last a few months before dying...

It's good stuff but often misused. Defender 110XS SW gone... now VW California 180 4 Motion.

20th Dec 2010 5:49pm

BigMike

Member Since: 13 Jul 2010
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 2253

ACF50

20th Dec 2010 6:14pm

WarPig

Member Since: 04 Dec 2009
Location: Sheffield
Posts: 1748

1996 Defender 110 300 Tdi USW Bonatti Grey

Anyone used PlusGas Formula 'A'?

Ive read good things about it but havent tried it myself.

20th Dec 2010 9:12pm

haworthj

Member Since: 01 Nov 2010
Location: Sussex
Posts: 178

ACF-50

20th Dec 2010 9:13pm

mick

Member Since: 08 Feb 2010
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 2109

2010 Defender 130 Puma 2.4 HCPU Rimini Red

Does anyone know if this is ok for locks etc can get it easy were as ACF 50 is hard to come by.
http://www.actioncan.com/type/463/AC-90-Mu...rial-Spray

22nd Dec 2010 9:09pm

BigMike

Member Since: 13 Jul 2010
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 2253

Mick, acf50 isn't hard to get, have a look on ebay

22nd Dec 2010 9:24pm

pcoote

Member Since: 01 Aug 2010
Location: Oxford
Posts: 83

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

Lubricate lock with pencil graphite, if it's frozen, heat the key with a lighter.

22nd Dec 2010 10:23pm

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