Yeah, I'm 65. I had to run out to the shop and make sure he put my table saw back. I dint mind him using it but he"s got me wondering how he knew where the spare key to the shop was? I just have to grin and Bear it I guess. * Peace Out Folks *
Fun fact. WD 40 was invented by an astronautics engineer who at one point worked for nasa. He developed it to displace water in space as mentioned in the video. He named it “Water Displacement test #40” which became known as the shorter name WD-40. Took him 40 tries before he accepted the formula he liked as a final product.
Thanks for that. I was always under the impression that it was developed during WWII for taking care of guns and equipment and stuff. Had no idea it was made for the space program.
I am from New Zealand. I didn't realize that WD-40 made other aerosol products. I new that WD-40 was designed for Water Displacement. We get CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) they make 5.56 lubricant for different types (food grade, marine, low oder etc) The CRC brand also make spray paints Zinc it (grey/black) spray on glues, 808 Silicon Spray, Contact Cleaner. I'm going to get some WD-40 spray as well.
Actually they hit the right mix after the 3rd try but WD 3 didn't sound good to the marketing people so they went with WD 40 for sales /marketing reasons. BTW it NOT approved for aviation use. It's a solvent, not a lubricant.
Caution with silicone lubricant in any area you might want to repaint in the future. It is very difficult to totally remove using any solvent, and any remaining silicone will tend to prevent paint from sticking
A coating company went and painted buildings in my city with a silicone based coating,,, this was marketed as “ Anti Graffiti” and “Easy Wash” which is true. But when they want to repaint…. Ya. The only way I got silicone coatings off exterior buildings was to do HOT water pressure washing. It was about a sqft in about a minute. It all came off but left a silicone pile on the side walk and little flakes floated onto cars near by (easy rinse off). I was so Happy when we started painting felt ,,, so easy. Hahah
@@BlossomPainting Woodworkers warn against using silicone coatings on wood working tools to prevent them from rusting. Any silicone that transfers to the wood will prevent the wood from taking a stain or finish. A "No-No" for chisels, hand saws, table saw tops...etc.
One of the first WD40 marketing campaigns I remember was to use WD40 to drive water out of spark plug wires and distributor caps. At the time I was a teen with 2 dirt bikes and truly when you ride through puddles or deep streams the plug wires would get wet and stop the engine. Back then most cars had a lot of room under their hoods and poorly designed roads also were prone to rain water ponding up and the tires would soak the engine compartment. WD40 did work well to drive the moisture from the plugs, wires, and distributors. I was saved from sitting in the woods for hours waiting for my bike to dry off many times. I worked at a service station when I got a little older and we would use it to start drowned cars on service calls. It saved a number of tows. I've been told it is a decent starting fluid for 2 cycle motors and diesel engines though I've never tried it for that. I've been using a product called SCREWLOOSE by CRC for penetrating rusted and over-tightened fittings. It works good, is FDA approved for food plants, and doesn't stink like one of the other competitors product.
WD-40 has limited uses, that much is very true. However, the 'Smart Straw' fitted to the new cans has lots of uses. When your can is empty, pull it off the can and save it. You'll be surprised how many other aerosol cans it will fit!
Residential electrician here. You taught me a lot here and I have gone through the video about a handful of times in the last year, not only because it’s interesting, but I’m showing family,friends and colleagues. Using the WD to get the rust out of tools now and following it up with silicone spray. Thanks again for the info. Will continue to share.
Great video. Couple points, WD40 Is actually a decent penetrating lubricant AVE and Project Farm both tested it against a slew of other penetrating lubes and it did very well, was consistently in the top 3 or 4 out of a dozen. As a mechanic I can say my anecdotal evidence supports that. Secondly the MSDS says it's 35% petroleum oil..so it absolutely lubricates, but as stated it's kind of a jack of all trades. Great item to keep around
I seem to remember some time ago they had to remove any claims to lubricator.. When it boils off, what’s left? It certainly ain’t 30% oil, it may be good whilst it’s boiling off at penetrating but it’s far better at cleaning.. I suspect any oil in WD40 is being gassed off, since it literally leaves nothing behind to lubricate one the boiling has finished.. It smells nice though…!
Years ago I had an old military jeep that wouldn't start when it was foggy or damp. WD40 was introduced for displacing water and waterproofing ignition systems. That was my introduction to WD40 and it worked amazingly well.
@RabbleBarkMoo --- Many years ago, I drove tow trucks for the Auto Club. And during rainy seasons' many drivers would go too fast through standing water at intersections, which would slash water onto the exhaust manifolds, causing steam which would find it's way into the distributor cap and kill the motor. Whip off the distributor cap, spray wd40 inside, slosh it around, dump it out & no more water!! Drivers thought we were the greatest!
@RabbleBarkMoo It displaces water. An ignition system is passing a high voltage, low current load: any water acts as a conductor and shorts the ignition. Ever wash your engine in a car wash and had trouble starting afterwards? Spray wd-40 and the engine fires right up. The ozone in the air eats at the insulation of the ignition system. You can see this at night in the dark look at a running engine and watch the sparks jumping from the ignition wires. After a rain storm you can stand by a big puddle and fix stalled cars for profit using only wd-40.
Nah I used Wire Dry specifically designed for wires and ignition. then of course they discontinued it and was always hesitant of using anything else as alot of products are conductive or destroy spark ignition wires
I use WD-40 for some of my tools. My garage is damp, so I spray WD-40 on my pliers, hammers, etc. to keep them from rusting. It's also a good cleaner for certain things.
Thanks for this, useful and informative. The only thing I'd argue with is the statement that it's not good on seals, plastic or rubber. Anecdotal, I know, but I've winterised my motorcycle every year by emptying a can of WD40 ALL OVER the bike every fall. I've done this for 25 years! During that time, I've never had a fork seal fail, a hose burst or any other seal related failure. Rather than attack rubber and plastics, WD40 seems to keep them flexible and protects from perishing. Just my 2c based on my personal experience! 🙂
Lucas Oil Chain Lubricant for bicycles, Scotchgard for waterproofing, Liquid Wrench or PB Blaster for rusty bolt lubrication and finally 3-N-1 Oil for lubricating your tools.
WD 40 will actually dry out internal parts that need to be kept lubricated . It's good for loosening and cleaning things up , but add a proper long lasting lubricant after.
The best thing about these vids is the instead-options given. This is truly an informative channel. Many thx. The key to my door was jamming badly and one shot of graphite spray in the key hole left it better than new.
I spray it in the tail lights of my trailer when I changed a bulb. It prevents water forming rust and oxidization of the lead of the bulbs, that makes them stop working.
Another one! Bad use of WD40... Which, as the bear mentioned regarding the hinges, just congregates the crud and traps water. NEVER use WD40 on ANYTHING electrical, espeically a HV ignition circuit. Use isopropyl to clean electrical gear. If one must coat the distributor cap, use an electrical (non-conductive) lacquer, or silicone spray; silicone is a very efficient moisture dispersal agent, one reason why it is used on all manner of aquatic equipment. A small smear of silicone grease, also acts as a pretty good 'demister' for one's diving mask. . WD40 has only one or two key uses - to clean rusty tools and parts and to help free rusted fastners, that said, many occasions, I've still had to apply heat to expand the fastner before it will deign to move. Otherwise keep well away from flame and electrics.
lol... I used to do that all the time with my MRK2 Escort. It was that good I couldn't wait to try it on my mates MG Metro... ended up blowing the cap off lol. He was kinda pissed off with me for a week or so!
WD-40 Dry Lubricant is preferred for shop tools since it dries "dry" and does not attract dust/sawdust. White Lithium in a table saw would be a disaster.
I have all those different lubes and some lol!!! White lithium grease is what I have my crew use on their hedge trimmers. It Coates the blades and stays on there. Mostly I use WD-40 as a “cleaner”, blasting the grime out of tools and what not. Then, I actually apply the correct lube. Great vid !
3 life hacks I've learned with WD-40. 1) It is EXCELLENT at removing crayon or marker streaks your toddler makes on a flat screen TV. Just spray a paper towel a little, and wipe away. 2) Also VERY good at removing pretty much anything off a painted drywall. Crayon, pencil, pen, etc. Gone. 3) Bears right on about using WD-40 for door hinges. Instead, use a baby butt paste like Desitin or the creamier variety. Works WAY better, and lasts for months that way.
I first used WD 40 in Vietnam. Daily we used quarts of it for machine guns and 20 mm cannons on river patrol boats. In a jungle climate of frequent rain and constant humidity it was mandatory if you wanted weapons that worked. They did. So I still have an affection for WD 40.
My uncle says he owes his life to WD40 keeping his guns going in Vietnam. Without it he said he'd have been up a creek. To this day he still drenches his guns in it because he lives on the Delaware Bay and the salt and humidity is brutal here. Last but least thankyou for serving.
we did one better in Vietnam. we used the synthetic Huey tranny oil to fry our chicken up in the "Boonies", but alota guys started twitchin funny and convulsing often so we stopped using it for cookin!
@@rogerd4559 Reminds me of cooking by using C-4 plastic explosive sticks. They burn well, like Sterno. The first time I saw a guy doing this I got further confirmation of the crazyland I signed up for. Still crazy. I left Vietnam but it never left me.
@@southjerseysound7340 Odd I never saw one drop of WD-40 in Vietnam and I was a helicptor mechanic, but some guys would cook with the Huey tranny fluid but later developed nerve damage so they quit that
As a IBM mainframe tech for 30 years I can tell you it was recommended for cleaning all the electrical/circuit connectors, coincidentally my accounts included General Dynamics Convair,
I was using a power file with a sandpaper belt on it, and the belt kept jumping off. I checked the front bearing and it wouldn’t move at all- seized solid. I sprayed some WD40 on it and it freed up immediately, I couldn’t believe it! I thought the bearing had collapsed, but there you go- it’s just amazing to have around.
Yes, exactly. I seen a manager break a key from wd40 at a Pizza Hut. I explained that I use it as a degreaser, and that they stripped away the pins grease.
As a water dispersant it did one thing well. On old distributors with points, any moisture, would render it NFG. Pop the two clips, lift the cap, spray with WD-40, reinstall and it’s now a runner. Good tip if you have something with points.
You know what's absolutely fantastic at protecting metals from surface rust and corrosion? Hornady One Shot Gun Cleaner and Lube. It's a dry lube so it doesn't leave behind a greasy, oily mess that attracts dirt, dust, and grime, and it is insanely good at protecting metal. I use it to preserver all of my reloading dies and the ones that were treated new, still look new.
Phil Wood Actually Phil, I do the same thing, it’s just irritating that I have to, After I drain the can I put the liquid in a spray bottle so it can be used without having to brush it on.
I use WD-40 on my tools when they get wet. Spray them, wipe them off, and then let them dry in the sun before putting them away. In other words, what it's for. Works great at that.
I'm not a huge WD40 fanboy. Especially after reading various reviews of it. But all the very old (1950's) firearms my father left me he used only WD40 on after cleaning, and they all have no rust.
i bought a big can and barely used it and the tip broke off it fell and tryed everything but its different straw size than standard ones like 3m crest ect
If you're going to use Kroil as a honing oil for sharpening knives, make sure the knife is washed absolutely clean after you're done honing it. Kroil is very carcinogenic.
I launch my boat in salt water; enough said. I got tired of constantly cleaning the rusty lugs just in case I ever had to remove a wheel. I started spraying the lugs with WD-40 before I launch, and for safe measure, after I pull the boat out; not a hint of rust anymore.
I also took the cover off the motor and sprayed the motor down with it to keep it from getting corroded worked great didn't hert the electricals or rubber at all.
I’ve found that WD-40 leaves a sticky residue when it dries. This has been problematic where long term lubrication is needed, as the gummy residue can bind up fine mechanisms, rather than lubricating them. Anyone else?
Yeah, that's why it's actually a sh!t lube. It quickly begins to act counterproductively. So it's like the crack of lubes cuz you'll just have to keep using it over and over and over all the time
@@joshuabrown1323 yea lately I've been trying a heavy soap/water mix on the bandsaw. Like a poor man's milling machine coolant mix. Works great and chips don't stick everywhere. My ratio I use? Eh take a normal household cleaner bottle, add like a 1/2" worth of soap in it (5-6oz) and put like 2/3 the way with water. I just remove any excess water when I'm done with the blow gun.
Its good advice. Use PURE silicon grease/spray on your car window rubbers to prevent them freezing up in winter, this is also good to keep your car door rubbers free from frost in the winter.
Yup it's a big tin, there's like 2 common sizes I've found during life's journey. And I keep a bunch of old spray heads from spray cans, keep them off used cans when a can is done.
My favorite product is Ballistol. I have been using this product for many years with great success. Great video and thank You I learned a few things that I don’t know about wd40 .
Ballistol is great stuff and it has an interesting back story too. It was developed for the German Army in WWI and is meant for everything from preserving/protecting leather, cleaning and lubing guns to wound care. The unique smell of Ballistol comes from a medicinal oil derived from vegetal seeds.
The product for the original M16 is now called Break Free CLP (Clean, Lubricate, Preserve) and it's available just about anywhere. It's a good product but these days, I use Ballistol. Both lubricate much better than WD40.
The active ingredient in wd-40 is naptha. It is good for cleaning, not so much for penetrating. It also has a light machine oil for lubrication. As far as damaging o-rings, its not going to happen. O-rings are designed to seal off flanges where oil and other liquids flow.
@@rogerd4559 the WD stands for water displacement. So its actually a drying agent. Springs have a light amout of lube already on them from the factory. A good installer will lube springs with a proper spring lube after installing them. Going back and putting on WD 40 will dry out the springs. Dry springs will cause friction between the coils when in operation. The friction will build up heat the heat causes the coils to become brittle and then they break. WD 40 can be used to clean the track if a garage door if you spray it on and then wipe thw entire track clean of it. It needs to be clean so WD 40 does not get into the bearings of the rollers. Yes some rollers do not have bearings but those are cheap and should not be used Anyway. Pro lube which can be bought at menards and home depot works great for lubing all moving parts on garage doors. Springs end bearing brackets center bearings hinges roller bearings can all be lubed with it. Hope this helps.
I love my WD-40, don't talk bad about it. I've been using it for everything for the past 50+ years, no problem. I use it as a lubricant, it doesn't conduct electricity like silicone. It doesn't break down break down rubber, I keep my cars for 15 or 20 years and never had any problem. I use it all my garden tools, and the wooden handles, they work and look like new. It keeps locks working smoothly and doesn't gum up the works. Spread it on your light bulb metal base before you put it the socket and a bulb will never get frozen in. My above ground 34 year old swimming pool has been treated with WD-40 all these years and it still standing. My wife even says if she'd slow down I sprayed on her. Life is short - Take a chance, use that WD-40, it'll be your best friend.
Yup, I use for my snow blower also and it works great. Part of my shoot is plastic and for 12 years I have used it on the shoot and the plastic looks great, close to brand new, so if it is damaging it must be a very slow process.
I’m a locksmith For any type of lock I wouldn’t use graphite it’s really messy and doesn’t work as well as triflow get triflow! Triflow is a one stop shop from lots of things.
Back in the day I always kept some around. When cars had points, condenser and distributor caps it would get your car going when it was cold and damp out. Condensation would get under the cap and cause the distributor cap to short out. You just popped off the cap and sprayed WD-40 at that moisture and it would dissipate. Ta Da, your up and running. Today, I don't use it at all and make fun of the folks that do.
I'm convinced "wire drier" they sell for spraying on ignitions is just a copy of WD40..even smells the same. We always used WD40 to spay down coils and plugs wires if we suspected moisture was a cause of problems
I run a mower shop I buy WD40 by the gallon. I put it in a spray bottle and spray down equipment and then wipe it down. Really cleans paint and plastics. Makes stuff look good. I use it for a cleaner but not a lube. Good vid, go bear.
USAF veteran here. It was designed to be used on the Titan ICBM'S. When it was first issued the Missile crew men were told to destroy it if was in danger of falling in to emeny hands . Oh yes ,
VERY GOOD! ... might want to add that after cleaning process a VERY SMALL dab of dielectric grease ensures favorable contacts and deters recurring corrosion.
WD40 is my go to for a penetrating oil for corroded fasteners. In the past, it sucked at that task but supposedly they reformulated it several years ago and now it's something I use all time for corroded fasteners. Keep in mind I work in the Gulf of Mexico so the salt water is brutal on most metal.
This is a life hack I proved it worked. Use rubber/vinyl conditioner anywhere you buy car wash liquids from, spray some at the inside and outside of the serpentine belt, and the other rubber components, such as radiator hoses, you find your fan belt last much longer.
Never use WD-40 on delicate mechanisms like watches, dial indicators, or old film cameras. If you need a cleaner for things like this, Naphtha (lighter fluid) works better as it will evaporate. One of constituents of WD-40 is fish oil and when the carrier evaporates the remainder turns to gum. If you pour WD-40 into a clear container you will see that it separates into it's two components...that's why you shake it up before use. WD-40 is handy for cutting Aluminum to keep the Aluminum from galling onto the cutting tool. Kerosene works better, but the WD-40 is usually closer at hand.
Total Bull carpola. WD has not now or ever had fish oil. Its a stupid urban legend. · 51% Stoddard solvent (i.e., mineral spirits: primarily hexane, somewhat similar to kerosene) · 25% Liquefied petroleum gas (presumably as a propellant; carbon dioxide is now used instead to reduce WD-40's considerable flammability) · 15+% Mineral oil (light lubricating oil) · 10-% Inert ingredients
joseph mclennan 100% Concord grape juice is the best rust remover and protection I’ve ever used. I had to shackles that were rusted together I soaked them in grape juice for a week then cleaned them with a toothbrush they never rusted again for the 8 years I had them idk where I left them but I’m certain they’re still free of rust. I tried this after I worked offshore with an ex navy engineer who told me they used to clean the bilges with grape koolaid powder before inspection
One use I found was removal of graffiti on my color bond fence. Worked like a charm. Depends on the pen used I guess too. But it wouldn't come off with other things I tried.
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They should sell Marvel Mystery Oil in a spray can.
Hi there 🙂. Using WD 40 to clean bicycle chains is an excellent idea, it's my preferred method too. An old tooth brush to scrub any heavy build up works best. Immediately after scrubbing with brush, use a can of breaks parts cleaner to remove anything else on the chain and or gears. Then lube with white lightning chain lube. Taking extreme care to ensure that no WD 40 or brakes parts cleaner reaches the tire and or rims.
WD 40 degreaser works better. I use it as a first step then WD 40 as the second step, WD 40 also makes a bicycle chain lube as a 3rd step. Actually nowadays I use the wax process for lubing bicycle chains -keeps everything cleaner but more difficult than the WD 40 process
