In a message dated 2/22/2004 8:40:35 AM Pacific Standard Time,
gecoughenour@comcast.net writes:
WD-40 is as much a
solvent as it is a lubricant, perhaps more so. It has utility as an aid in
taking things apart, but even the producer recommends other products [3-in-1
oil] for application where lubrication is the primary objective. WD-40 also
attacks some elastomers.
I suspect it is a solvent which dissolves old gummy lubrication and leaves
behind a 'wax' for lubrication......REF: recent article........who has worked
in
the tech department of WD-40???..........<g>......
It fortunately is dielectric.......so I spray all replacement electrical
connections, lamps (or bulbs), etc. with it before reinstalling.........also
spray
down engine electrical wiring, plugs, dist. wires etc. with it
occasionally......as it also dispels moisture........
IMO it really doesn't work well to loosen bolts, etc. I think that
PB-Blaster is much better at that sort of thing.......(I trying that now to see
if it
is any better than "Free All" (RTM) which is 2 times better that "Liquid
Wrench" (RTM) Again IMO "WD-40" (RTM) is not as good as "Liquid Wrench" in
loosening things.........
Clark
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