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Is there anything wd40 cannot do?
Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2020 5:26 pm
by Stig
We all know back in the day that wd40 was found to be an excellent brake cleaner, but is there anything this wonder product cannot do?
Just decorated the bathroom, needed to remove silicone sealant and boom, wd40 does a terrific job.
What else can it be used for?
Re: Is there anything wd40 cannot do?
Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2020 5:30 pm
by mangocrazy
Very good at removing grease from wheels. Rubbish as a penetrating oil (which most people seem to use it for). Use Plus-Gas for that job.
Re: Is there anything wd40 cannot do?
Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2020 5:38 pm
by Stig
It’s not a penetration oil it’s a water displacement (formula 40) but works well as a loosener
Re: Is there anything wd40 cannot do?
Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2020 8:20 pm
by BikerGran
Sorry to sound female but well you know I can't help it really....
It did a great job of removing beach tar from a white denim skirt. No not mine, and years ago, but it worked!
Re: Is there anything wd40 cannot do?
Posted: Sat Feb 29, 2020 4:16 pm
by fatboy
Don't use it on a sticking zipper it rots fabric
Re: Is there anything wd40 cannot do?
Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2020 9:37 am
by Three Dawg
It's good for removing adhesive.
Re: Is there anything wd40 cannot do?
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2020 11:56 am
by snapdragon
I'm about to try using it to remove double sided very sticky tape from fabrics, specifically the baby raptor winter radiator wraps I made for the local dealer (since closed)
Re: Is there anything wd40 cannot do?
Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2020 9:46 am
by Quzzy
I do not know of one person that uses a lubricant as a brake cleaner, youre joking right?
Re: Is there anything wd40 cannot do?
Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2020 9:14 pm
by mangocrazy
Quzzy wrote: ↑Mon Mar 30, 2020 9:46 am
I do not know of one person that uses a lubricant as a brake cleaner, youre joking right?
Especially when there is a liquid designed for that express purpose (the clue is in the name)...
Re: Is there anything wd40 cannot do?
Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2020 2:50 pm
by fatboy
Right now there is a can of WD40 in the kitchen so I asked ' WD40 can you do the washing up please ?'
So far, nothing
Re: Is there anything wd40 cannot do?
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2020 10:22 pm
by Stig
You can wash your plates with it
I actually use it to clean, shine and protect my leather boots and shoes. It’s a wonderful product
Re: Is there anything wd40 cannot do?
Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2020 7:34 pm
by mangocrazy
Stig wrote: ↑Fri Apr 24, 2020 10:22 pm
You can wash your plates with it
I actually use it to clean, shine and protect my leather boots and shoes. It’s a wonderful product
Most people eat their meals off plates, not boots or shoes...
Re: Is there anything wd40 cannot do?
Posted: Sun May 03, 2020 12:35 pm
by Stig
I can eat it off both
Re: Is there anything wd40 cannot do?
Posted: Thu May 14, 2020 8:12 pm
by spiderwheels
mangocrazy wrote: ↑Sun Apr 26, 2020 7:34 pm
Stig wrote: ↑Fri Apr 24, 2020 10:22 pm
You can wash your plates with it
I actually use it to clean, shine and protect my leather boots and shoes. It’s a wonderful product
Most people eat their meals off plates, not boots or shoes...
A gentleman's brogue makes an excellent gravy boat
Re: Is there anything wd40 cannot do?
Posted: Sun Sep 08, 2024 11:15 am
by Balibeemer
I never touch WD-40. I use Ballistol