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katy · 03-09-2022, 11:11 AM

Has anyone tried this stuff? If so, how good is it? I just had 2 small cans given to me to try out.

mhsprecher · 03-09-2022, 08:42 PM

Maybe you are our official tester.

Pete · 03-09-2022, 08:47 PM

If WD40 or duct tape can't fix it, it can't be fixed.....LOL

McMimmcs · 03-09-2022, 09:25 PM

Is that a tester size or is it on the open market? Wayne

Oldbluoval · 03-10-2022, 06:44 AM

It’s available. I’ve found that every time a WD product comes out…..someone else makes a superior product. Just imho

77Birdman · 03-10-2022, 07:36 AM

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I was on one forum that everyone bashed wd40, I have been using the stuff for years and have never had a problem. I do use pb blaster for difficult rusty situations, will give this a try.

brokenspoke · 03-10-2022, 08:31 AM

I never use WD 40 its useless

edzaha · 03-10-2022, 08:35 AM

WD is useless as a rust penetrant. I have found that the penetrant made by Schaffer is excellent.

Al Mack · 03-10-2022, 08:57 AM

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.

Oldbluoval · 03-10-2022, 09:00 AM

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!!

51504bat · 03-10-2022, 09:53 AM

50/50 mix of ATF and Acetone is my go to

Oldgearz · 03-10-2022, 10:11 AM

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?

katy · 03-10-2022, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McMimmcs

Is that a tester size or is it on the open market? Wayne

https://www.amazon.com/WD-40-Special...6927778&sr=8-2

40 Deluxe · 03-10-2022, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oldbluoval

It’s available. I’ve found that every time a WD product comes out…..someone else makes a superior product. Just imho

I agree!

rotorwrench · 03-10-2022, 04:14 PM

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.

Synchro909 · 03-10-2022, 05:38 PM

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.

Dodge · 03-12-2022, 12:30 AM

Pete,
Don't forget about bailing wire also......and for good measure maybe a touch of JB Weld.

Y-Blockhead · 03-12-2022, 11:56 AM

I find Free All https://www.amazon.com/Gasoila-Free-...735682369&th=1 to works pretty good. Seems everyone has their fav.

mhsprecher · 03-12-2022, 12:09 PM

I was always a Liquid Wrench fan.

ursus · 03-12-2022, 01:10 PM

Meanwhile, back to katy's original query.... Anybody?

03-09-2022, 08:42 PM	#2
mhsprecher Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Takoma Park, MD Posts: 2,817	Re: WD40 rust release Maybe you are our official tester. __________________ 1924 Model T Coupe 1928 Model A Roadster 1930 Model A Town Sedan 1939 Deluxe Fordor 1945 pickup 1951 Custom convertible

03-09-2022, 08:47 PM	#3
Pete Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wa. Posts: 5,409	Re: WD40 rust release If WD40 or duct tape can't fix it, it can't be fixed.....LOL

03-09-2022, 09:25 PM	#4
McMimmcs Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Fort Gratiot, Michigan Posts: 2,296	Re: WD40 rust release Is that a tester size or is it on the open market? Wayne

03-10-2022, 06:44 AM	#5
Oldbluoval Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Signal Mtn, TN (SE TN) Posts: 2,372	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

03-10-2022, 07:36 AM	#6
77Birdman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: North Eastern MD Posts: 486	Re: WD40 rust release Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I was on one forum that everyone bashed wd40, I have been using the stuff for years and have never had a problem. I do use pb blaster for difficult rusty situations, will give this a try.

03-10-2022, 08:31 AM	#7
brokenspoke Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Anderson, Texas Posts: 275	Re: WD40 rust release I never use WD 40 its useless

03-10-2022, 08:35 AM	#8
edzaha Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 206	Re: WD40 rust release WD is useless as a rust penetrant. I have found that the penetrant made by Schaffer is excellent.

03-10-2022, 08:57 AM	#9
Al Mack Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 45	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
Oldbluoval Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Signal Mtn, TN (SE TN) Posts: 2,372	Re: WD40 rust release 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
51504bat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal-Redlands Posts: 3,024	Re: WD40 rust release 50/50 mix of ATF and Acetone is my go to __________________ Making the simple complicated for over 30 years.

03-10-2022, 10:11 AM	#12
Oldgearz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Sagle, Idaho Posts: 359	Re: WD40 rust release 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?

03-10-2022, 04:14 PM	#15
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,440	Re: WD40 rust release 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
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,496	Re: WD40 rust release 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. __________________ I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood.

03-12-2022, 12:30 AM	#17
Dodge Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sonoma, CA. Posts: 1,497	Re: WD40 rust release 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
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 5,849	Re: WD40 rust release I find Free All https://www.amazon.com/Gasoila-Free-...735682369&th=1 to works pretty good. Seems everyone has their fav.

03-12-2022, 12:09 PM	#19
mhsprecher Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Takoma Park, MD Posts: 2,817	Re: WD40 rust release I was always a Liquid Wrench fan. __________________ 1924 Model T Coupe 1928 Model A Roadster 1930 Model A Town Sedan 1939 Deluxe Fordor 1945 pickup 1951 Custom convertible

03-12-2022, 01:10 PM	#20
ursus Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,375	Re: WD40 rust release Meanwhile, back to katy's original query.... Anybody?