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Lithium grease is a far better lubricant than WD40 which is a water displacer. Good for starting old cars with distributors. I really wouldn't use it for anything I want to lubricate.
 
dogooder said:
Lithium grease is a far better lubricant than WD40 which is a water displacer. Good for starting old cars with distributors. I really wouldn't use it for anything I want to lubricate.
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KY is way better at lubricating .. FOR ANYTHING "I" WANT TO LUBRICATE.

hey honey lets try some lithium grease...haha..place is fuckin crazy

Grease up your baby for a ball on the hill...literally.
 
LazerBeakShiek said:
KY is way better at lubricating .. FOR ANYTHING "I" WANT TO LUBRICATE.

hey honey lets try some lithium grease...haha..place is fuckin crazy

Grease up your baby for a ball on the hill...literally.
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I don't think much about sex anymore. Thank the forces that be
 
rob aylestone said:
Even WD40 themselves cannot quite decide. In their fun facts section they say it IS a lubricant - but it is good for removing locked on snakes!

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EXPLORE MYTHS, LEGENDS & FUN FACTS OF THE BLUE & YELLOW CAN

WD-40: THE SECRET FORMULA​

Myth: Our secret formula isn't such a secret.

Fact: Sorry folks, the over 60-year-old formulation of WD-40® Multi-Use Product remains a secret today. Any information that you may encounter alleging the disclosure of the “secret sauce” is inaccurate.
One thing we must do is correct any misinformation that may be harmful to either our consumers or our good name. Specifically, the listing of incorrect and poorly defined ingredients and safety information.
Duct Tape & WD-40®: You often hear it said, “You only need two things in life: Duct Tape and WD-40. If it moves and shouldn’t, use Duct Tape, if it doesn’t move and should, use WD-40.” Surely there is a reason for that.

A QUESTION OF LUBRICATION​

Myth: WD-40 Multi-Use Product is not really a lubricant.

Fact: While the “W-D” in WD-40 stands for Water Displacement, WD-40 Multi-Use Product is a unique, special blend of lubricants. The product’s formulation also contains anti-corrosion agents and ingredients for penetration, water displacement and soil removal.

WHAT'S STODDARD SOLVENT?​

Myth: WD-40 Multi-Use Product contains Stoddard Solvent.

Fact: Over the past few decades, the name Stoddard Solvent was synonymous with all mineral spirits. Today, the mineral spirits found in products like ours are more refined and processed (see hydrogenation, hydrotreating and distillation techniques) providing mixtures with varying boiling points, cleaning ability, and chemical composition.
The catchall phrase “Stoddard Solvent” is no longer adequate to tell the proper story. WD-40 Multi-Use Product does indeed have 50% mineral spirits, but they are refined and purified for specific characteristics needed to meet today’s performance, regulatory and safety requirements.

BIKE FRIENDLY​

Myth: WD-40 Multi-Use Product should not be used on bike chains.

Fact: While WD-40 Multi-Use Product it is not a grease, it is formulated with strong lubricating oils and other ingredients, and is a terrific product to use for bike maintenance. It does not attract dirt or moisture to metal surfaces – just be sure to wipe off any excess WD-40 Multi-Use Product before riding.
For long-term lubrication and other specialized bicycle maintenance needs, check out WD-40 Specialist BIKE products. Developed specifically for cyclists and mechanics, this high-performance line of bicycle care products is sure to become a mainstay in the toolboxes of bike mechanics for decades.

WHO'S BEHIND IT ALL?​

Myth: Ken East is WD-40’s original founder.

Fact: While Ken East is often referred to as one of WD-40’s original founders, he used to say, “Heck, I ain’t that old.” Ken was the facility manager at WD-40 Company’s San Diego headquarters and was affectionately known as “The Brewmaster.” He mixed up batches of our secret sauce for over 15 years and was often heard to proudly proclaim, “I absolutely LOVE my job!” Ken happily retired in 2009.
As mentioned in our corporate and brand history, Norm Larsen, founder of Rocket Chemical Company, is considered the original founder of WD-40 Multi-Use Product . Read the real story behind WD-40Multi-Use Product .

WHAT A FISH STORY!​

Myth: WD-40 Multi-Use Product contains fish oil.

Fact: Consumers have told us over the years that they have caught some of the biggest fish ever after protecting their fish hooks and lures with WD-40 Multi-Use Product . We believe this legend came from folks assuming that the product must contain fish oil since it appears to attract fish. Sorry Charlie®, it just ain’t so.
WD-40 Company has taken steps to respect and conserve the environment, and encourages its users to do the same. While WD-40 Multi-Use Product can be used to help protect fishing equipment from rust and corrosion, WD-40 Company does not recommend using WD-40 Multi-Use Product to attract fish.

“WD-40 MULTI-USE PRODUCT CURES ARTHRITIS!” NO WAY.​

Myth: WD-40 Multi-Use Product cures arthritis.

Fact: This popular headline, appearing at least once a year in the tabloids, is completely FALSE. WD-40 Company does not recommend the use of WD-40 Multi-Use Product for medical purposes, and knows no reason why WD-40 Multi-Use Product would be effective for arthritis pain relief. WD-40 Multi-Use Product contains petroleum distillates and should be handled with the same precautions for any product containing this type of material.

HEALTH AND SAFETY​

Myth: Typical consumers need to look beyond the label.

Fact: For the general consumer, the product label provides the key safety and usage information derived from our Safety Data Sheet and referred to for the general use of our product can be misleading. SDS information is for the workplace and not primarily intended for the general consumer. For the general consumer, the product label provides the key safety and usage information.

MORE FUN FACTS ABOUT WD-40​

  • A bus driver in Asia used WD-40 Multi-Use Product to remove a python, which had coiled itself around the undercarriage of his bus.
  • Police officers used WD-40 Multi-Use Product to remove a naked burglar trapped in an air conditioning vent.
  • Crayola® Stain Removal Tips recommends using WD-40 Multi-Use Product to remove (regular) crayon marks from a variety of surfaces.
  • The WD-40 Book, featuring many user testimonials and the wacky humor of Jim & Tim, The Duct Tape GuysTM, was published in 1997. The familiar blue and yellow can has been featured in other books ranging from The Big Damn Book of Sheer Manliness (General Publishing 1997) Polish Your Furniture With Pantyhose (Hyperion 1995) to WD-40 for the Soul: A Guide To Mending Everything
  • Leslie Nielsen portrayed agent Dick Steele (a.k.a., Agent WD-40) in the 1996 movie Spy Hard
  • As The Duct Tape Guys say, “You only need two tools in life, Duct Tape® and WD-40. If it’s not stuck and it’s supposed to be, Duct Tape it. If it’s stuck and it’s not supposed to be, WD-40 it.”
So, keep using your WD-40 Multi-Use Product. You can find a list of over 2,000 uses from our loyal users here. If you find a new use, please let us know. And, if you really need the secret formula, you can find it…...written on a single notepad……locked in a vault…...somewhere in California……if you can get in.
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I use it as a water displacer (anti-oxidizer). I have used it for locked on snakes during the odd occassion, though
 
I watched Dark City last night. What a weird, wild movie. Some old s I-fi concepts but the take on the and way they expanded out was original. Keifer Sutherland played a great character.
 
My car's hood release was getting a little stiff. Felt like the cable had stretched and wasn't pulling the release far enough. Ran out of lubricant a while back and never got around to replacing it - slipped down and picked up a tube of white lithium grease and globbed that all over the release and catch. Feels much better now, and releases on first pull.

I use spray WD-40 around the apartment for noisy hinges and other squeaks - that stuff penetrates, works immediately and lasts a long time.
 
I'm not a purist or refusenik, gotta go with what you got, but my go-to is PB Blaster over WD40. It do stank, though. Automatic transmission fluid 50/50 with acetone for the tough stuff, breaking something loose. Shake before use, and close the lid tightly on the mix, the acetone can evaporate.
 
spantini said:
My car's hood release was getting a little stiff. Felt like the cable had stretched and wasn't pulling the release far enough. Ran out of lubricant a while back and never got around to replacing it - slipped down and picked up a tube of white lithium grease and globbed that all over the release and catch. Feels much better now, and releases on first pull.

I use spray WD-40 around the apartment for noisy hinges and other squeaks - that stuff penetrates, works immediately and lasts a long time.
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Wd-40 cleans gunk off of guitar strings too
 
I save oil from oil changes. Any tools that are froze that nothing else will work on I just throw them in the oil and let them sit. Sometimes it takes over a year but they come loose. I have a scissors jack sitting in some now. The old man taught me.
 
dogooder said:
I save oil from oil changes. Any tools that are froze that nothing else will work on I just throw them in the oil and let them sit. Sometimes it takes over a year but they come loose. I have a scissors jack sitting in some now. The old man taught me.
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I used to do the same thing when I had tools…and a house
 
I’m watching Eric Weinstein in Joe Rogan from years ago and he said something philosophically succinct describing human being: We are gods, but for wisdom. In context he’s speaking about the incredible leaps and bounds we’ve made in science, IT, and tech yet we are too immature to be able to use it without war and being responsible stewards of our planet.

Ugh, and then Weinstein had to bring up politics and he’s an anti-Trumper. I can’t wait until this election is over and done with so I can go back to enjoying life. No matter who’s in office, at least the conflict and hate will get a rest for about 3 years
 
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dogooder said:
Whenever I buy anything at a liquor store and they ask if I want a bag, I tell them no, I am going to drink it on the way home. Sometimes they take me seriously and I have to tell them, only kidding, give me the bag. Then again, I could be lying.
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Wow. That's the best placed "then again, I could be lying" that I've encountered so far.
 
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