Lube spray - silicone v non-silicone
 

The WD40 can proudly states that it's silicone-free.

I've got some 3-in-1 type "professional" spray which has silicone in it.

I've never understood the difference, or where to properly use either.

Any ideas? Thanks.

Re: Lube spray - silicone v non-silicone
 

Use the WD40 for dispersing water, like off plug caps and stuff. Use the 3 in 1 as penetrating oil etc.

Re: Lube spray - silicone v non-silicone
 

experience dictates that WD40 penetrates far better than standard 3-in-1 as it's just too viscous.

No idea about the usefulness of silicone though. It's apparently fairly inert and hydrophobic.

Re: Lube spray - silicone v non-silicone
 

I find that penetrating oils work better as penetrating oils. Duck oil seems one of the best.

Re: Lube spray - silicone v non-silicone
 

As a very rough guide, silicone oils work well with plastics and rubbers, especially good for curtain tracks! I often use it where probably a mineral oil would be better on general bits and bobs if the tin happens to fall to hand, not really found a downside yet.

Re: Lube spray - silicone v non-silicone
 

Good morning all.


3 in 1 Silicone lubricant is the dogs for certain tasks! I'm on 2 tins a week now, & haven't needed to see a counsellor yet:D.

As Embee says, it's better on plastic & rubber components, such as; Tank rubbers, & sidepanel grommets. I find it particularly useful on cables, & for rubbing down pitted fork stanchions with 1200 wet & dry.
It doesn't work very well as a penetrant, this is where as Yorkie says a good penetrating oil is better.


Cheers.