WD40

[kieronriley]

something we have all probably used, i have never been a great fan and from what i read I'm not alone, has anyone got a product ,home made or otherwise to recommend. Thanks. Kieron

 

[billyfish]

3in1

 

[WoodyP]

something we have all probably used, i have never been a great fan and from what i read I'm not alone, has anyone got a product ,home made or otherwise to recommend. Thanks. Kieron

What do you want to do? Lubrication, water dispersant or rust removal? Better products to do each, but not all in one can.

 

[FWB]

ACF 50

 

[Martin_J]

WD40 even do a pfte dry lubricant now so very similar to the McLube Sailkote.

In the past I world also have used RP90 as a penetrating (loosening) oil but it seems like WD40 even have a 'Specialist penetrant' for that now.

WD40 comes in many more flavours than the one Water Displacement flavour that it used to.

 

[kieronriley]

i would probably say lubrication

 

[vyv_cox]

WD40 even do a pfte dry lubricant now so very similar to the McLube Sailkote.

In the past I world also have used RP90 as a penetrating (loosening) oil but it seems like WD40 even have a 'Specialist penetrant' for that now.

WD40 comes in many more flavours than the one Water Displacement flavour that it used to.

Yes, I have a can of WD40 penetrating fluid

 

[WoodyP]

I refer you to post #2

 

[LadyInBed]

i would probably say lubrication

Baby Oil
Another thought - K-y jelly ?

 

[FWB]

I refer you to post #2

I refer you to post #4 ?

 

[rotrax]

Acetone and Auto Trans Fluid makes a great penetrating oil.

 

[KevinV]

i would probably say lubrication

In which case, anything but wd40!

Graphite, dry chain lube, Gt50, 3in1, bicycle chain oil, engine oil, gearbox oil, silicone grease, red rubber grease, any of the grades of normal grease - it depends entirely on what you're lubricating ?‍

 

[Bilgediver]

ACF 50

He might want it on damp ignition leads. ACF 50 absolutely no use.

 

[Bilgediver]

Yes, I have a can of WD40 penetrating fluid

Is it as good as Plus Gas ?

 

[WoodyP]

I refer you to post #4 ?

No mention of lubrication in their bumph. Never used the stuff myself, so perhaps you have direct experience.

 

[sailoppopotamus]

The worst thing about the WD products is that the spray container rusts in no time on a boat. I can get 6-12 months out of one and then it's a corroded mess that seems to leak all over the place.

 

[LONG_KEELER]

I'm very happy to use this as a better alternative.

GT-85 Bike Lubricant 400ml | Halfords UK

 

[Plum]

something we have all probably used, i have never been a great fan and from what i read I'm not alone, has anyone got a product ,home made or otherwise to recommend. Thanks. Kieron

As others have mentioned, there is a hand-full of different products now all badged at WD40. The "WD40 Multi-use Lubricant" which I use as the equivalent of the original stuff is, in my experience, not a brilliant lubricant, but is good, if you spray your engine, etc, as a corrosion inhibitor. but you must shake well before use as the contents separate inside the can.

www.solocoastalsailing.co.uk

 

[Plum]

The worst thing about the WD products is that the spray container rusts in no time on a boat. I can get 6-12 months out of one and then it's a corroded mess that seems to leak all over the place.

Oh dear, I've never had that problem.

 

[Momac]

I have some WD40 contact cleaner which is good.