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Old 18-01-10, 01:50 PM   #1
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Default 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.
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Old 18-01-10, 01:51 PM   #2
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Default 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.
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Default 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.
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I find that penetrating oils work better as penetrating oils. Duck oil seems one of the best.
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Default 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.
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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.

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.


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