RE: (ET) Lubrication

["Humphrey, Timothy" <HumphreyT neads ang af mil>]

I use WD-40 as a hand cleaner, works great and smells better than gas! 

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> From:         Jim (Cape Cod USA)[SMTP:fiskfarm mediaone net]
> Reply To:     fiskfarm mediaone net
> Sent:         Friday, June 16, 2000 9:28 AM
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> Subject:      (ET) Lubrication
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> Hi all,
> 
> Something for a slow news day at (ET)
> 
> In case I haven't mentioned this in the past, and as a person who makes
> a living as an industrial mechanic and technician going back 35 years
> now, I want to expose WD-40 for what it is: A CLEANING FLUID, and not a
> lubricant. The name came from War Dept. Formula 40 cleaner and
> degreaser. If you are using it as a lubricant or ANTI RUST you are
> making a big mistake as any surface you use it on is left with less oil
> as the WD evaporates. That is what it was designed to do. Kerosene is a
> better lube or certainly as good.
> 
> They did a great ad campaign starting about 35 years ago and I still see
> people using it to lube and "protect" their expensive machinery. I
> bought into the hype back then and bought it by the gallon container, I
> quickly saw the results (more rust than before and blown bearings) and
> threw the crap out. My fellow mechanics over the years have more than
> supported my findings.
> 
> There are many other great spray oils out there but you won't find them
> at the convenience stores. Go to your auto supply and ask what they
> carry. I use a Cyclo product called Break- Away. Far better penetrating
> oil, good on electrics (even contacts), a good residual top oil and a
> good lubricant. I spray it on any rust spots (seams etc) and anything
> that needs protection from water (or acid). (About 6 months protection
> on exposed seams, etc.) As a penetrating oil it is almost becoming an
> urban legend around here (I have seen it perform some miracles myself)
> This product does everything (and more) WD-40 CLAIMED to do but you
> won't see it sponsoring the evening news.
> 
> Happy ET'ing and Happy Father's Day,
> Jim
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