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[–] 29 points 3 months ago (6 children)

If you are a big fan WD-40 then use WD-40 White Lithium for lubrication because normal WD-40 is not a lubricant.

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  • [–] 8 points 3 months ago (4 children)

    It does lubricate, but it's not as effective as dedicated lubricants.

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  • [–] 4 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    WD-40 is designed to break up rust and grime and allow something to move again. Because of this, most of it evaporates quickly and the small amount of lubricant that remains wears out quickly. The example I’ve heard is that you would have to reapply it to a bike chain every 10-20 miles. It also removes actual lubricants like lithium grease and graphite.

    WD-40 is a terrible lubricant that only works short-term.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    It’s designed to remove lubricant. It isn’t a long term solution.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 months ago

    https://www.wd40.com/products/ez-reach/

    WD-40 Multi-Use Product protects metal from rust and corrosion, penetrates stuck parts, displaces moisture and lubricates almost anything.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WD-40

    WD-40 (Water Displacement, 40th formula) is a penetrating oil manufactured by the WD-40 Company based in San Diego, California.[1] Its formula was invented for the Rocket Chemical Company in 1953,[2] and it became available as a commercial product in 1958. It acts as a lubricant, rust preventive, penetrant and moisture displacer. There are specialized products that perform better than WD-40 in many of these uses, but WD-40's flexibility has given it fame as a jack of all trades.[3]

    There's a degreaser sold under the broader WD-40 brand. Might be what you're thinking of:

    https://www.wd40.com/products/industrial_strength_degreaser/

    WD-40 Specialist Degreaser is a powerful, fast-acting formula designed to quickly clean tools, machinery, engines, and equipment, restoring their appearance and ensuring smooth operation. Featuring a proprietary industrial-strength solvent, it effectively breaks down grease while remaining safe for use on multiple surfaces, unlike other harsh degreasers. 

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    I'm gonna use this as a profile pic, not sure which account atm.

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