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I always keep a can of WD40 around. Good for squeaky tailgates, etc.

 

WD40 was also just used on every hinge in the house to be sure that nothing could potentially wake up a sleeping baby :)

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Im going to try that white lithium on my mirrors..There are very tough to move!

Also i prefer PB blaster..but to each there own,rite..

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I also put it on my tail gate that was hard to close it made a world of difference i dont even have to pull that handle now to close it. and maybe ill have to try PB next time

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This stuff used to work really well for me I thought it was better then PB

 

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Wd40 was made to displace water. Great for keeping stuff from rusting, it is not a very good lube.

 

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Im going to try that white lithium on my mirrors..There are very tough to move!

Also i prefer PB blaster..but to each there own,rite..

 

 

Extend, Spray on the bars, Retract, Extend, Retract, Extend, Retract. Have to work it in.

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Used to use it. Now I tend to use some off-brand white lithium that I got at Home Depot, or for coating the underside of the truck before winter, I use Fluid Film

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WD40 = dust magnet. I have used it for mark removal such as magic marker (gotta love nieces and nephews). Does work well as a water displacer.

 

+1 for Kroil, Aerokroil and Silikroil. Excellent stuff. Used the heck outta their products over the years. I give Aerokroil as gifts cus' friends don't let friends use WD40....lol...jussst kidding.

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i had a bad damp ign issue on my '83 k car wagon with the big 4 banger .....if it didnt start ,,,,stop ,spray WD40 on ign wires and cap ,,get back it in and vaaarrooommm ,,,,,,,every time

 

it does evaperate as others said ,but there is better stuff now that lasts longer imo

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WD40 works great to clean motorcycle chains. Spray on, use a soft brush to loosen up the mung, and wipe off. Then lubricate with a proper chain lube, and you're good to go!

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I have used it to clean chains as mentioned above, I also use it as a water displacer on my Jeep. I spray the distributer and wires down along with the PCM wire connectors and PCM itself prior to wet off roading. I also will spray most of the Jeep down before a mud run, makes clean up a lot easier

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WD40 works great to clean motorcycle chains. Spray on, use a soft brush to loosen up the mung, and wipe off. Then lubricate with a proper chain lube, and you're good to go!

 

 

I agree, thats the ONLY way to let WD40 near a chain!

 

I wonder if the aerosol WD40 is worse (dust attractant, longevity of coating, etc) than the stuff you buy by the gallon?

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