Great video and very true. WD-40 does great on bearings and metal parts to get the water off. But then you do need to relube later. Example: I bashed my X-Maxx on the beach. The sand has TONS of salt content so I washed it with copious amounts of water. I waited a couple hours later after we went and ate and then checked the X-Maxx. EVERYTHING was starting to rust! Thick rust, not like after running in freshwater like rain. I had to spray all screw heads and bearings down with WD-40. The next morning, the rust had stopped and most of it was gone. I could not have actually put lube in all of these areas in 20 minutes. I later tore truck down and cleaned and relube with oil and grease. WD-40 saved my truck for sure.
WD-40 stands for "WATER DISPLACEMENT" the 40 is just because it was the 40th attempt to get the formula right, but it displaces water, Its true I asked siri LOL
Nice video. Its no good on its own but It’s the bomb for keeping your cars rust free. And it can bring old cars back to life. I use it to clean my cars before I re grease them with marine grease.
Great advice, I wish I would have read this earlier. I just seized up a bearing on a router adapter plate for using an end mill. This was the first time I used it, brand new. I was using the WD for cutting fluid on aluminum and I was liberally applying it and thought what could I hurt by applying it to the shank of the mill. Well it would run down the shaft, over the bearing and seemed fine until the bearing got so hot it stopped the router ( also brand new). I had to figure out what went wrong and I suspected possibly the WD .. searched for info and thanks to this post I'm smarter than I was yesterday. Thanks! keep up the great info.
This video is perfect !! I have been a mechanic for 50 years and have been saying just this and showed many customer. I also use WD40 to clean oil and grease form floors. First WD40 to break down oil and Simple Green or Dawn to clean up
You are totally right, wd40 is a cleaning oil, amazing to clean rust,oil, etc and does not lubricate the way we need on our cars. Also is an oil that catch a lot of debris like the dust as most of other lubricants. The only thing missing is a part 2 of the video showing what to use. In my opinion and what I use is a fine oil with silicone base, not only it lubricate but is hydroponic and does not colect dust. Sorry about my English or any mistakes I have given but I think I could pass the idea.... and you are totally right
Stumbled across this video. Well said. I am replacing bearings tomorrow because I forgot this valuable info. Just a tip...Silicone based lube sprayed on sealed bearings lightly will greatly extend there life and give some extra protection during cleaning (water penetration).
Really nice video bud, using an actual experiment to prove your point! :) Seems rare that you get backup for opinions these days. I have to admit I typically douse my RC with WD-40 after wet runs but now I'll definitely be mindful of re-greasing those bearings as well!
Bro this is so true, I learned the hard way, I used a silicone based WD-40 on my bearings after a deep clean and my bearings over heated and melted my plastic axle shaft on two wheels
The only thing I use WD-40 for is spraying wasps. It knocks them right out of the air and they drop straight to the ground. Works better than any of the expensive poisonous wasp sprays. Spray their nests (paper or mud) and they won't come back to it. Works great on black widow spiders too.
Thank you for this. I wash my RC then pretty much soak it in WD-40 and funnily enough I just had to change my bearings. I'll make sure I take my bearings out before applying WD-40. Thanks again
I knew that it is not for lubrication, but i didn't know that it geats old grease from old bearings and diffs so fast!! finally faster cleaning method :) thank you
You are so right, i have to admit that i've made that mistake too in the past. After cleaning bearings with WD40 they felt like there was sand in it. Regreasing did help but i don't do this anymore because i have to do that every time after WD40.
Wow you really scared the hell out of me, just put all my bearings in it. Good thing I'm just using it to clean them and then lubricating them separately
ikr i nearly choked when i read the title and realised that i just put wd40 on my entire traxxas what an expensive mistake it could have been lucky me it doesnt damage it
Very informative, man. Thank you for this. You saved me from make a pretty shitty mistake. Went mudding with my Arrma BRCC BLX, hosed it off and like an idiot let it sit for a few days with no drive time, and the bearings froze up. Total tear down and rebuild. Ordered new bearings with rubber seals, and I'd be so pissed if I screwed things right off rip. Ordered me some proper bearing oil. Thanks again for this.
slight correction: you DO use WD40 on bearings ONLY if you clean of the WD40 and re-grease the bearing! EDIT: to clarify why i say this, would you rather have moister/water sitting in and or around a bearing so it can rust over time and wear out even faster or use a water displacement and do a little maintenance to keep it clean and have it last way longer..
Yes! My Dad explained this to me when I was a kid greasing my bearings, and now I cringe when people Use WD-40 to lubricate. In the description WD-40 says, "Get Rid Of Grease Fast". Thats only good to clean bearings.
@@MRdotMIND Oh I just saw this. Getting an RC wet from cleaning is different than getting it wet from driving. I actually use water to clean my RC's when it needs it. usually I dont use any cleaner at all. I blow it off if its a dry dirty. If its wet dirty, I actually use water and no cleaner. I'll make a video when I get a chance.
Hi I have been a rc truck buggy car boat for a number of years now and I have used wd-40 for a long time and I didn't know that Wow thanks for the video I have learned a lot
Thank you for this, I was only seconds away from spraying my Traxxas summit bearings with WD40, but when I was trying to find vids on where all the bearings are and how to access them, I found this.
Great video bro I figured out months ago that WD40 was no good , I was blowing out bearings on my X Max left and right, Using WD40 , now I use bearing lube , haven't blown anymore bearing , good stuff great vid
Great science lesson!...I use dawn dish soap and water To spray on boxelders...put about an ounce of dawn dish soap in a windex spray bottle, then slowly pour water down the side until full, shake it up just a little bit, and then spray!, the soap dries on the boxelders and then they die!,here in MN we have tons!
After using WD-40 to help de-grease and displace water, I always add a little lubricant (suitable to whatever you’re working on), e.g. I add a little 2-in-1 oil to put back the lubricant that WD-40 can remove. When I was a teenager a guy at my local bike shop told me that all i needed to clean and lubricate my bike chain was WD-40. He was wrong. It cleaned it ok, but because it removed all the grease, the chain instantly went rusty and dry and started to cease up. Always use some other lube after WD-40. Always.
Here is why you are right . When I clean my motorbike the rear wheel is the hardest place to clean as the chain covers it in grease . I use wd40 to clean it . One quick spray And without having to wait anytime you can immediately wipe the wheel with a cloth . The grease comes straight off
Traxxas technicians told me that this is a tip use WD-40 on my bearings why would they tell me back and they make the product and lie to me as a customer and consumer knowing that you could create a problem for me?
Depends . I worked for super bike Canada and the guys would clean the grease out of the axle bearings and put a little sewing machine oil . They dont care if they last 2 races. Some guys felt that thatq them the edge .
That's quite right. WD40 is not a lubricant. The classical WD40 is mostly to remove water and moisture, which is a good thing or your bearing will rust quickly. However WD40 will also dissolve grease which is not a good thing at all. If WD40 is used you need to apply the lubricant again. If you don't want to use WD40 you still need something to get the water and moisture out.
I am new to rc, I own a traxxas xmaxx, Not had it long and would love to learn more!. What do I use to lubricate all the barings? What do I use when cleaning the diffs front/rear? How do I change shock oil and which is best for this truck? Lovin your chanel especially the new maxx...awesome!!
lol you asked a lot. Bearings can be lubed with a Bearing grease. Diffs can be cleaned with WD40. Shock Oil is a personal pref. 40-60 wt is usually good. Put thicker in the rear.
I agree with u it does breakdown grease but it makes plastics softer and flexible and in some cases u want that so it don’t brake so it depends what u want .. but it’s not grease ur rite !!
Thank you for explaining this! Traxxas’s original maintenance video still suggest WD40 to lubricate! You should inform/convince them to change their video... or if something happens I will complain for sure and ask for warranty!
If you're not supposed to use wd40, then one how come it was invented, and two how come manufacturers recommend it for different things I've been using it for over 2 decades on my rcs and I'm still using many original parts in thanks to it that includes ball bearings so it does work for rc.
Yes, after use in wet conditions: "Spray all the bearings, drivetrain, and fasteners with WD-40® or similar water-displacing light oil." Years ago when I bought first traxxas model, read manual was like cherry on the cake 😁. In Europe (Poland), models are more expensive than in US.
I'm a skater also so I know what you mean about the sound lol! I always used Bones Ceramic bearings. Educate these RC students lol! Great Vid! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
So, after drying, is it safe to light coat the usual hex screws with WD40? I can imagine this video will be revisited many times lol. Your knowledge and insight will save a lot of people a lot of money and grief, thank you!
We used it in the shop all the time to take grease off of stuff that and kerosene. They will both act like a lubricant for a short time because of petroleum . But it definitely kills grease.!
WD40 technically removes water but also would break down the grease. A lot of guys put wd40 on their A-arms to keep them from breaking in the cold. A lot of guys say it works though. I never tried it but was considering it. I live in Canada and was out yesterday and broke a few things last night. Lol. I just buy lots of spare parts but would love to find something to keep plastic from breaking in the cold. I am doubtful that something exists though.
I mean it’s in the name, water displacement formula 40. It’s main purpose and what it was invented for is displacing water. I’ll spray my bearings after they get wet or after a wash but I don’t use it as a lubricant. I’ve actually moved to wd40 silicone and I’ve been really happy with it because it dries and it accomplishes the same result.
People actually get into arguments with me that WD-40 isn't a lubricant lol. It's NOT meant for high speed bearings and bushings. It'll wear off in no time and also clean away the existing lubricant at the same time. These are the same people that think Brushed motors don't last lol.
I like how you explain things to people. Like how can l get my point across without calling you stupid. Lol. Instead of yelling at them and just saying you're wrong lm rite. I like doing the same. Sometime it upsets people because they think you are treating them like a dumb child, ahhhhhh "girlfriends " you know anyone like oh let me see girlfriend's wife's could be anyone lol 🤭. Love the vids man always one of my favorite. Thats saying something because thats all l use RU-vid for basically. Subscribed to about 15 or 20 Tubers. Do you have any suggestions or favorites? Thankyou. Appreciate the time and effort.
Thanks! My favorite RU-vidrs? Hmm.. I like Whistlin Diesel. Thats a cool channel. He breaks everything he owns pretty much. Peter Stripol is really good, and he does a lot with RC.
yeah you should have showed them what water does to grease which is nothing probably obviously but i wonder way to clean bearings with solvent then grease?
Use powdered graphite. Any liquid or wet lubricant will collect grit and dirt. Then you have a grinding compound. Dry lubricant is the way to go. Or ceramics
I had a co worker say the WD40 was fish oil and you can cook with it. Yeah, you do that.... WD40 and Bondo have to be the most misused non-drug products.
Hey bro...perfect vid.. I have "greas spray" for my bearing on my arrma kraton. But if i spray on the bearing...it is stay (little bit greas) on the bearing/hub...and if i runing it on sand...the sand wil stick on the greas... What i can du dude...thanks
I would not spray anything like that on bearings. If the grease inside is gone to the point that it needs lubing up, the bearing should be taken apart and regreased. Sprays are too thin to be useful as lube for more than a short while.
I tend to clean my bearings in wd40 to get all the muck out and then dry them out then grease them up with proper marine grease is this still a problem? Thanks for the vid helped answer lots of questions
i'd say WD40 is a short-term lubricant that also has cleaning properties and penetrating properties. That is why almost every mechanic I know has it in their shop.
I don't understand why people use products without reading what they are for.... I regularly clean stuff with WD40, but you got to be crazy to squirt any solvent based product into your bearings unless you are washing out old grease before re-lubricating. But..sadly...again, I keep now running into folk who say WD40 eats your bearings....which is also wrong. If you are cleaning up parts around your bearings, and some overspray gets on...your bearing does not dissolve like the witch in the Wizard of Oz. I also see folks saying don;t use WD40...then recommend cleaning with other de-greasing products.....probably because they got no further than the opening title of the video.
Awesome dude. Pls explain why the wd40 breaks down the plastic and should people not put it on their cars plastic parts. Like don't do it your saying. ?
Ha ha glad you brought the whole skating angle into it. Thatis what i was thinking from second 1. Thanks for the upload and the psa. I worked at a skateshop for years and wd40 is not your bearings friend. But if your the manufacturer of reds...
Great video my freind That Dawn experiment was good to, it's just like are washing up liquid, so what do you recommend to put on are bearings mate , ?? Great video 👍😁👍
What about bearing oil? Grease slow down the movement of the bearing as it is very thick. Hence, using wd40 as a cleaner to clean off the grease is not a problem unless you do not replace the grease with bearing oil. This is normally done in competitions to get the last bit of speed from cars and buggies. However, as bearing oil is also a thin oil, this needs to be done regularly.
It depends. It can be, but that doesn't mean its the right lubricant for what you need. I know its used as an effective lubricant on machines that make things out of paper, like magazines. It lets the paper slide across the machine easier.
Hi, you say that we dont use wd40 for bearing, but the grease that you use in this video cannot be applied on bearing. This is written in the Lithium grease indications
I found out the hard way going 30kmh on my log board that WD40 wasn't what i was meant to put on my bearings :). Heard a tinkle and heaps of small ball bearings shoot out in front of me followed by my wheel.
Even though bearings last longer and run smooth using WD40, then with regular grease. and plastics last longer also cause there kept hydrated so they dont break or wear as fast..... nope dont use wd 40....... there so many uses for it its incredible. lubricating IS one of them PRESERVING plastic is another.
8 oz Denatured alcohol mixed with 8oz of simple green and 4 cap fulls of wd40 and shake and spray the whole car and all parts and blow off with air hose and it will not only look new and have some lube and the alcohol dries the electronics..been doing it for 8 years never a problem..
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+1 do NOT using wd40 on rc cars. Why do so many people on youtube recommend wd40 to clean and lube rc cars? Stick with less aggressive silicone spray or even lithium grease in an aerosol can.
