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03-09-2022, 11:11 AM | #1 |
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WD40 rust release
Has anyone tried this stuff? If so, how good is it? I just had 2 small cans given to me to try out.
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03-09-2022, 08:42 PM | #2 |
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Re: WD40 rust release
Maybe you are our official tester.
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03-09-2022, 08:47 PM | #3 |
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Re: WD40 rust release
If WD40 or duct tape can't fix it, it can't be fixed.....LOL
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03-09-2022, 09:25 PM | #4 |
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Re: WD40 rust release
Is that a tester size or is it on the open market? Wayne
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03-10-2022, 06:44 AM | #5 |
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Re: WD40 rust release
It’s available. I’ve found that every time a WD product comes out…..someone else makes a superior product. Just imho
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03-10-2022, 07:36 AM | #6 |
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03-10-2022, 08:31 AM | #7 |
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I never use WD 40 its useless
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03-10-2022, 08:35 AM | #8 |
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WD is useless as a rust penetrant. I have found that the penetrant made by Schaffer is excellent.
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03-10-2022, 08:57 AM | #9 |
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Re: WD40 rust release
New formula?
They should have named it WD-41 . . . not to confuse it with WD-40. Send me a sample and I'll let you know how it works. Last edited by Al Mack; 03-10-2022 at 10:16 AM. |
03-10-2022, 09:00 AM | #10 |
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I like Kroil but they’ve raised the price to where I use it very sparingly…..if at all.
Used to could get spray can for about $5-6…now $15 Ooops make that $20!! |
03-10-2022, 09:53 AM | #11 |
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50/50 mix of ATF and Acetone is my go to
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03-10-2022, 10:11 AM | #12 |
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I once had a mechanic who serviced the fleet vehicles I drove who bought WD 40 in 55 gallon drums. He claimed it as a cure for almost everything. Wouldn't surprise me if he drank it. Sure, it will dissolve rust....probably?
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03-10-2022, 10:57 AM | #13 |
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03-10-2022, 01:29 PM | #14 |
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03-10-2022, 04:14 PM | #15 |
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An old friend used WD40 on his hands. He claimed it helped relieve arthritis pain.
WD4O works in a damp distributor to help dry it out but it takes a while. I can do it faster with compressed air. Some helicopter operators use it on the tuna boats to keep corrosion off the blades. Others use Tri-Flow. The WD40 is less $ but the Tri-Flow is better. They use it daily and a 55 gallon drum goes away pretty quick the way they spay it on. Wash the blades with fresh water then WD all while it's running at ground idle. A person has to wear a slicker to keep from being soaked. They use a Hudson sprayer. Spray cans would take too long. Last edited by rotorwrench; 03-10-2022 at 04:24 PM. |
03-10-2022, 05:38 PM | #16 |
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This my go to. It can't be beat, in fact their whole range is excellent.
https://cyclo.com/cyclo_product/break-away-2/ I was installing an engine recently with my brother in law and the frame spreader I had made proved to be inadequate. The thread started to bind and was close to seizing. One "squit" of this and it was easy to turn again. Miraculous! No, I don't have an interest in the company.
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03-12-2022, 12:30 AM | #17 |
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Pete,
Don't forget about bailing wire also......and for good measure maybe a touch of JB Weld. |
03-12-2022, 11:56 AM | #18 |
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I find Free All https://www.amazon.com/Gasoila-Free-...735682369&th=1 to works pretty good. Seems everyone has their fav.
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03-12-2022, 12:09 PM | #19 |
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I was always a Liquid Wrench fan.
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03-12-2022, 01:10 PM | #20 |
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Re: WD40 rust release
Meanwhile, back to katy's original query.... Anybody?
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