The control arms suggest otherwise. But it is entirely up to you how to proceed. If you care to know more, you can get it here.
Spraying your control arm bushing with WD-40
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The control arms suggest otherwise. But it is entirely up to you how to proceed. If you care to know more, you can get it here.
WD-40 stands for "water displacement" and was created to prevent corrosion of the outer skin on the Atlas missile. It's certainly no lubricant although I was raised to believe it was.
It leaves a gummy film and does a great job of preventing corrosion. My hands soaked up tons of this stuff over the years when manufacturing 4140 tactical tomahawks. Every item was dipped in a 5-gallon bucket after machining, tumbling, post-machining hand-work, sandblasting, and hardening to prevent corrosion. We had zero corrosion issues when employing this method.
Here's the raw 4140 Tomahawk for reference.
WD 40 has paraffin in it- that is the fuzzy film it leaves and what little lubrication it offers- a micro film of wax.
California framers used to put gasoline in a 5 gallon bucket and drop a block of paraffin and nails in the bucket and when it evaporated it created the first coated nails- Then the California long handled framing hammer in the right hands could sink one in one lick. Larry Haun was the man- He and his brother and a helper could frame the small post war homes that sprouted like mushrooms in three days and turn it over to the stucco crew.
WD 40 is not amazing- it’s success is. It performs as advertised, albeit eventually in some applications.
It does displace water well- It was ideal during the era of distributors, points, etc. and is an excellent cleaner- But so is Naptha or mineral spirits which is the base of the product.
It’s sort of like the psychologist who said that his patients told him that they feel more alert and energized taking their ADD medicine- He said “I do too when I take amphetamines.”
It is still a privately held company and without a doubt has made its’ way into every garage and workshop in America practically. Basically when you don’t know what to do. at least spray WD-40 on it is the idea
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My dad had a brother, Thomas, and what was kind of funny was Thomas was just almost larger than life and everything he did. Dad would spray WD-40 on things and Thomas would put diesel fuel in a bug sprayer. He went big.
I told dad Thomas was “200 pounds of walking hell and romance” once. He loved that and quoted it for years.
California framers used to put gasoline in a 5 gallon bucket and drop a block of paraffin and nails in the bucket and when it evaporated it created the first coated nails- Then the California long handled framing hammer in the right hands could sink one in one lick. Larry Haun was the man- He and his brother and a helper could frame the small post war homes that sprouted like mushrooms in three days and turn it over to the stucco crew.
WD 40 is not amazing- it’s success is. It performs as advertised, albeit eventually in some applications.
It does displace water well- It was ideal during the era of distributors, points, etc. and is an excellent cleaner- But so is Naptha or mineral spirits which is the base of the product.
It’s sort of like the psychologist who said that his patients told him that they feel more alert and energized taking their ADD medicine- He said “I do too when I take amphetamines.”
It is still a privately held company and without a doubt has made its’ way into every garage and workshop in America practically. Basically when you don’t know what to do. at least spray WD-40 on it is the idea
.My dad had a brother, Thomas, and what was kind of funny was Thomas was just almost larger than life and everything he did. Dad would spray WD-40 on things and Thomas would put diesel fuel in a bug sprayer. He went big.
I told dad Thomas was “200 pounds of walking hell and romance” once. He loved that and quoted it for years.
WD-40 is also great for removing road tar and similar substances.
If it didn't make the top 100, don't do it.
100 Common Everyday Household Uses For WD-40
1) Gives floors that ‘just-waxed’ sheen.
2) Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.
3) Keeps car locks from freezing.
4) Protects silver from tarnishing.
5) Removes glue from fingers.
6) Removes splattered grease from stoves.
7) Removes lipstick stains.
8) Loosens stubborn zippers.
9) Untangles jewelry chains.
10) Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
11) Kills weeds.
12) Removes road tar and grime from cars.
13) Keeps scissors working smoothly.
14) Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.
15) Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.
16) Removes black scuff marks from kitchen floors.
17) Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes.
18) Removes chewing gum.
19) Removes bug guts from the finish on your car.
20) Cleans oil spots.
21) Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers.
22) Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
23) Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.
24) Cleans grease from hands.
25) Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, and vinyl bumpers.
26) Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.
27) Removes bugs from grills and bumpers on cars.
28) Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy handling.
29) Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.
30) Removes tomato stains from clothing.
31) Restores and cleans chalkboards.
32) Helps with removing tight jewelry.
33) Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.
34) Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.
35) Removes all traces of duct tape.
36) Keeps shovels and chutes snow-free.
37) Removes paint from leather.
38) Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.
39) Cleans toilets.
40) Removes hair dye stains.
41) Removes crayon marks from walls and other surfaces.
42) Saturate on lipstick stains on clothing and re-wash to remove.
43) Renews faded plastic furniture.
44) Removes paint-rub from another car.
45) Cleans carpet stains.
46) Can keep wooden tool handles splinter-free.
47) Prevents snow build-up on windows.
48) Keeps wasps from building nests.
49) Keeps spiders away.
50) Waterproofs shoes and boots.
51) Keeps squirrels away from bird feeders.
52) Keeps pigeons off of your balcony.
53) Gets poop off your shoes.
54) Keeps flies off of cows.
55) Breaks in new baseball gloves.
56) Removes paint smudges from cars.
57) Attracts fish; spray on lures to catch the big ones.
58) Removes sticky residue left behind from stickers.
59) Gives a play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
60) Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises.
61) Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.
62) Spray on arms, hands, and legs to relieve arthritis pain, although the company claims this is just a myth.
63) Takes the sting away from fire ant bites immediately and stops the itch.
64) Loosens hard water in plumbing.
65) Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
66) Frees stuck Legos.
67) Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
68) Used in New York to protect the Statue Of Liberty from the elements.
69) Lubricates gas tank lids on cars.
70) Removes old wax from skis and snowboards.
71) Lubricates the folding legs of ironing boards.
72) Removes Velcro stickers from various surfaces.
73) Lubricates gate locks.
74) Removes melted crayon marks from the inside of dryers (unplug first).
75) Loosens sticky light switches.
76) Lubricates stove knobs.
77) Lubricates wheelbarrow wheels.
78) Removes rust from vacuum cleaners.
79) Lubricates microwave doors.
80) Unclogs shower heads.
81) Cleans sand from door joints.
82) Lubricates motorcycle chains.
83) Removes rubber cement from clothing.
84) Cleans cell phones.
85) Protects drywall tools.
86) Loosens sticky buttons on calculators.
87) Lubricates garage door runners.
88) Unfreezes frozen snowshoe zippers.
89) Polishes fishing lures.
90) Lubricates gear sprockets on mountain bikes.
91) Loosens lugnuts on boat trailers.
92) Loosens track shoe spikes.
93) Lubricates joints on golf pull-carts.
94) Keeps golf cart wheels rust-free.
95) Protects shellfish rakes from rust.
96) Loosens sleeping bag zippers.
97) Removes paint from windows.
98) Removes cooper water stains from bathroom fixtures.
99) Rehydrates paintbrush bristles.
100) Lubricates garbage disposal blades.
If it didn't make the top 100, don't do it.
100 Common Everyday Household Uses For WD-40
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1) Gives floors that ‘just-waxed’ sheen.
2) Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.
3) Keeps car locks from freezing.
4) Protects silver from tarnishing.
5) Removes glue from fingers.
6) Removes splattered grease from stoves.
7) Removes lipstick stains.
8) Loosens stubborn zippers.
9) Untangles jewelry chains.
10) Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
11) Kills weeds.
12) Removes road tar and grime from cars.
13) Keeps scissors working smoothly.
14) Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.
15) Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.
16) Removes black scuff marks from kitchen floors.
17) Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes.
18) Removes chewing gum.
19) Removes bug guts from the finish on your car.
20) Cleans oil spots.
21) Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers.
22) Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
23) Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.
24) Cleans grease from hands.
25) Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, and vinyl bumpers.
26) Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.
27) Removes bugs from grills and bumpers on cars.
28) Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy handling.
29) Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.
30) Removes tomato stains from clothing.
31) Restores and cleans chalkboards.
32) Helps with removing tight jewelry.
33) Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.
34) Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.
35) Removes all traces of duct tape.
36) Keeps shovels and chutes snow-free.
37) Removes paint from leather.
38) Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.
39) Cleans toilets.
40) Removes hair dye stains.
41) Removes crayon marks from walls and other surfaces.
42) Saturate on lipstick stains on clothing and re-wash to remove.
43) Renews faded plastic furniture.
44) Removes paint-rub from another car.
45) Cleans carpet stains.
46) Can keep wooden tool handles splinter-free.
47) Prevents snow build-up on windows.
48) Keeps wasps from building nests.
49) Keeps spiders away.
50) Waterproofs shoes and boots.
51) Keeps squirrels away from bird feeders.
52) Keeps pigeons off of your balcony.
53) Gets poop off your shoes.
54) Keeps flies off of cows.
55) Breaks in new baseball gloves.
56) Removes paint smudges from cars.
57) Attracts fish; spray on lures to catch the big ones.
58) Removes sticky residue left behind from stickers.
59) Gives a play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
60) Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises.
61) Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.
62) Spray on arms, hands, and legs to relieve arthritis pain, although the company claims this is just a myth.
63) Takes the sting away from fire ant bites immediately and stops the itch.
64) Loosens hard water in plumbing.
65) Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
66) Frees stuck Legos.
67) Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
68) Used in New York to protect the Statue Of Liberty from the elements.
69) Lubricates gas tank lids on cars.
70) Removes old wax from skis and snowboards.
71) Lubricates the folding legs of ironing boards.
72) Removes Velcro stickers from various surfaces.
73) Lubricates gate locks.
74) Removes melted crayon marks from the inside of dryers (unplug first).
75) Loosens sticky light switches.
76) Lubricates stove knobs.
77) Lubricates wheelbarrow wheels.
78) Removes rust from vacuum cleaners.
79) Lubricates microwave doors.
80) Unclogs shower heads.
81) Cleans sand from door joints.
82) Lubricates motorcycle chains.
83) Removes rubber cement from clothing.
84) Cleans cell phones.
85) Protects drywall tools.
86) Loosens sticky buttons on calculators.
87) Lubricates garage door runners.
88) Unfreezes frozen snowshoe zippers.
89) Polishes fishing lures.
90) Lubricates gear sprockets on mountain bikes.
91) Loosens lugnuts on boat trailers.
92) Loosens track shoe spikes.
93) Lubricates joints on golf pull-carts.
94) Keeps golf cart wheels rust-free.
95) Protects shellfish rakes from rust.
96) Loosens sleeping bag zippers.
97) Removes paint from windows.
98) Removes cooper water stains from bathroom fixtures.
99) Rehydrates paintbrush bristles.
100) Lubricates garbage disposal blades.
Love number one- really safe. Reminds me of one of my favorite past times- waxing the steps at the old folks home and yelling “Fire!”.
Absolutely. I shared that info for a reason.
Here are some dry lubes to try to mitigate dust attraction.
I tend to use the following or equivalent:
Dry lube with PTFE
Quick dry Silicone spray
I use a dry lube with PTFE for key slots and chains when I want good lubricity without attracting dust. Dupont owns the name "Teflon," which is PTFE. I use silicone where plastic or rubber is present because it's not petroleum based so it won't cause them to decay.
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My favorite use for WD40.
54) Keeps flies off of cows.
54) Keeps flies off of cows.
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What was the original question?
How to keep flies off cows?
Post #1 and post #6 combine to form the basic question.
Number 58, WD-40 actually works really good for removing sticker adhesive! Works better than a consumer product like goo gone and smells much better too!
#7 and #42 are of interest. Dancers get lipstick on veils on occasion. I'll have to try it on a scrap of silk - if it works, I'll include the idea in my veil workshops.
Proceed with caution
Scroll down to: "Why You Should Not Use WD-40 To Treat Oil Stains"
I've definitely had my clothes stained from WD-40. (non-silk though)
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I have a couple of cans of WD40 in the shop. Lasts forever, as the only time it comes out is to remove glue residue. If I need to lube something I use spray silicone or spray white lithium grease.