Thread: WD 40 and its extra uses.

Well I dont know about the leg wax I always use duct tape:eek:
The only thing I would use WD40 for is to loosen something tight and that is only if I've run out of my trusty Inox.
I usually have 3 cans on the go at any one time the stuff is brilliant.

It out lasts anything I have used before and never gets gummy and is Australian owned and made.
Nowhere on the WD40 does it say that it is non toxic at least Inox states that it is non toxic.

Now I wouldn't go and give myself a blast up the nose to start me in the mornings, nor would I be spraying it on me bum but I feel safer using a product that at least claims that it is non toxic and as I stated earlier the stuff is great once you use it you wont go back.

Originally Posted by mic-d

When I read your post it immediately peaked my interest and I went straight out and put a few drops on my wrist. Having worked with DMSO as a solvent in NMR, and got it on my skin, I know that within seconds of exposure on the skin, you can taste it in your mouth. But the WD40 didn't have any of the characteristic taste. I wonder where you heard it was DMSO? Anyway I did quick google and came up with this link that suggests most of the volatiles are medium chain hydrocarbons.

http://yarchive.net/chem/wd40.html
Cheers
Michael

Interesting, it was an industrial chemist that told me, although some aspects of its physical properties were not consistent with DMSO. I would still be leary of the possibility of skin permeabilisation though, our skins are designed to keep water in and things like oil do get through pretty well.

Originally Posted by Bleedin Thumb

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The only thing I would use WD40 for is to loosen something tight and that is only if I've run out of my trusty Inox.
I usually have 3 cans on the go at any one time the stuff is brilliant...

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So i phoned them and left a message. Inox might be worth a try. Though i was reading something about NOT using phosphoric acid on somethings but i am buggered if i can recall where and i was just the other day too.

Oh, the www.ferret.com.au website has things mixed up including hooking inox into a web site that is defunct and a phone that is cut off, though the names of the companies are similar, just be wary of who you get on to.


It just occurred to me, what the the acid in molasses? I thought that there might have been phosphoric acid, but no, i couldn't find it but, so far, i am up to nine acids occurring in molasses which might explain its rust removal capabilities.

Hi Tashammer,

No I think that inoxclean is a totally different product. the stuff I was talking about is a lubricant - a super lubricant no less!!!!

Their web site http://www.inox-mx3.com they're up on the Gold Coast.

Cetainly is magic stuff. Have a very old autocycle which I used to ride 30 years ago. Since then it sat in the shed and moisture got into the cylinder and froze the piston. A few squirts with WD-40, and a week later the piston pushed out with only gentle hand pressure.

Used it to clean and polish the plastic bits on our Starwagon over a eyar ago, and the bits still look as good as new - actually reckon that for this type of application it is better then Armorall.

Also used it on a bunch of old hand tools I had lying around. Wire brushed the rust off them, sprayed them, wiped them, and they also continue to look and feel great - and even work now!
Jeff

Originally Posted by Bob38S

Please tell me more about the shower door. We have glass - these would look great as an ornament but for everyday use workwise to try to keep them clean :mad::mad:
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WD 40 on doors
How often?
We are on septic system - problems?
Does it affect sealers used around the base?
Anything else you can think of..........

Regards,
Bob

Anyone tried this?

Thanks guys,
I was wondering why all my clamps and tools were rusting, despite all the care I thought I was putting into them.
So thanks to this thread, I've now binned the wd40 and am using Inox everywhere.

Inox is good. Also try its competitor - ACL made by Liquid Engineering. Its non-toxic and made in Oz, trigger rather aerosol (i.e. you're not paying for propellant) and more volume for the dollar. Lasts for ages, amongst other things, I use it on the alloy rudder slides of my sea kayak - WD40 lasted less than one outing, ACL lubricated lasted for weeks on end for a single application.fficeffice" />>>

I remember an old timer telling me to use WD40 instead of Aerostart for starting engines that needed an extra bit of help, and it was meant to be easier on the engine, i never did try it though, make good sense when you think about it.

I agree about the Inox, it is very good, and has an even more pleasant odour than WD40, and the ACL by liquid engineering is good too, only problem is that the trigger pack would always be falling over and i'd notice it a few days later..empty.

Inox is non-corrosive. WD40 will corrode metal if left on it. Inox also leaves a coating on metal that continues to protect long after. My Dad went to school with the bloke that invented Inox, and has had many a discussion with him about it. It is definitely non-toxic. I've started using it as a protectant for tools after I clean them back.

For water immersion applications, try Lanox. Made by the same company as Inox, but contains lanoline as well. My dad has used it for years to lubricate boat motors and it does the trick.

My only problem was finding a local outlet for Inox. Bunnies didn't have it, neither did Home or Magnet Mart, and the local specialist toolies shops had never heard of it. I found some at Repco and layed in a supply....

If you use WD40 extensively, give Inox a try - it is much better stuff and Australian owned and made.

Oh and Inox also comes in a 125ml pump pack (non-aerosol), 5 and 20 litre non-aerosol containers (and a 205 litre drum if you're really keen!).

As a woodturner i've found wd 40 excellent as a spray on end grain tear out spray on sand immediately good luck

Welcome aboard, Willis


Cheers................Sean

Welcome Willis

SWMBO saved me some problems the other day by spraying WD40 over the mechanism of my recliner chair. The dang thing was becoming almost usless and I had to fall out of the chair to get out of it. Now it's like new.