WD-40 - What do you use yours for? - SV650.org

01-02-10, 08:42 PM

I always see WD40 get mentioned around here. Went to Halfords the other day, and randomly passed it. Thought I'd buy a can.

Now the first place I'm gonna tackle is the top of my forks. Doesn't look too shiny. Then I think I'll give my chain a dose of it, though I've read WD-40's not so good for chains?

So how many other things can WD-40 be used for (I really actually don't know

)?

01-02-10, 08:44 PM

Spray my boots to stop the squeaks

Drew has washed his bike in it rather than water

01-02-10, 08:47 PM

Anything that requires oil to lubricate (though maybe not the best solution for chains). Cleaning/de-rusting/degreasing like chain lubed wheels, unseizing the head-bearings on my old bike (hmmm...). Mainly getting black crap off my hands though. Maybe I should replace the Swarfega. Oh, and spray over a lighter for a cool flamethrower.

Red Herring · 01-02-10, 08:47 PM

Don't use it on the chain, use proper chain lube instead. You can spray it on most of the metalwork after you've washed it to help dispel the water and stop it corroding. Good for cleaning chain lube off the bodywork as well.

01-02-10, 08:47 PM

Spray some onto some kitchen roll or cloth and use on your wheels gets the dirt of really well.

Dave20046 · 01-02-10, 08:48 PM

I use mine for loosening bolts (so as not to waste my good stuff), desqueaking boots, cleaning stuff etc.

I'm not a big fan of wd40, although here's a list of some of it's uses you may find handy

http://www.wd40.co.uk/media/images/a...2_000_USES.pdf

01-02-10, 08:56 PM

whooa Dave, 2000 WD40 uses, haha thats hardcore!

Who would have thought it 'Removes melted sellotape from dining room tables' or 'Removes tomato stains from clothes', lol!

thanks all, handy info. Gonna go WD40 nuts on my wheels in that case.

Dave20046 · 01-02-10, 09:01 PM

mind the tyres!

Yeah it's good for cleaning stuff (which includes removing sticky residues left by tape etc.), not sure I'd want it near a fresh tattoo though

Dave20046 · 01-02-10, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red Herring

water and stop it corroding. l.

I've read wd40 contains acids which will actually cause corrosion themselves. Good at dispersing water but not sure it's supposed to be left on the surface for too long.

01-02-10, 09:56 PM

I prefer GT85 as it smells much nicer

01-02-10, 08:42 PM	#1
thulfi Guest Posts: n/a	WD-40 - What do you use yours for? I always see WD40 get mentioned around here. Went to Halfords the other day, and randomly passed it. Thought I'd buy a can. Now the first place I'm gonna tackle is the top of my forks. Doesn't look too shiny. Then I think I'll give my chain a dose of it, though I've read WD-40's not so good for chains? So how many other things can WD-40 be used for (I really actually don't know)?

01-02-10, 08:44 PM	#2
lily Guest Posts: n/a	Re: WD-40 - What do you use yours for? Spray my boots to stop the squeaks Drew has washed his bike in it rather than water

01-02-10, 08:47 PM	#3
carternd Guest Posts: n/a	Re: WD-40 - What do you use yours for? Anything that requires oil to lubricate (though maybe not the best solution for chains). Cleaning/de-rusting/degreasing like chain lubed wheels, unseizing the head-bearings on my old bike (hmmm...). Mainly getting black crap off my hands though. Maybe I should replace the Swarfega. Oh, and spray over a lighter for a cool flamethrower.

01-02-10, 08:47 PM	#4
Red Herring Member Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,708	Re: WD-40 - What do you use yours for? Don't use it on the chain, use proper chain lube instead. You can spray it on most of the metalwork after you've washed it to help dispel the water and stop it corroding. Good for cleaning chain lube off the bodywork as well.

01-02-10, 08:47 PM	#5
Rob969 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: WD-40 - What do you use yours for? Spray some onto some kitchen roll or cloth and use on your wheels gets the dirt of really well.

01-02-10, 08:48 PM	#6
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: WD-40 - What do you use yours for? I use mine for loosening bolts (so as not to waste my good stuff), desqueaking boots, cleaning stuff etc. I'm not a big fan of wd40, although here's a list of some of it's uses you may find handy http://www.wd40.co.uk/media/images/a...2_000_USES.pdf __________________

01-02-10, 08:56 PM	#7
thulfi Guest Posts: n/a	Re: WD-40 - What do you use yours for? whooa Dave, 2000 WD40 uses, haha thats hardcore! Who would have thought it 'Removes melted sellotape from dining room tables' or 'Removes tomato stains from clothes', lol! thanks all, handy info. Gonna go WD40 nuts on my wheels in that case.

01-02-10, 09:01 PM	#8
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: WD-40 - What do you use yours for? mind the tyres! Yeah it's good for cleaning stuff (which includes removing sticky residues left by tape etc.), not sure I'd want it near a fresh tattoo though __________________

01-02-10, 09:56 PM	#10
paiste Guest Posts: n/a	Re: WD-40 - What do you use yours for? I prefer GT85 as it smells much nicer