On 7/16/2010 10:16 AM, HeyBub wrote:
George wrote:
On 7/16/2010 8:35 AM, LSMFT wrote:
zxcvbob wrote:
...on a bicycle that hasn't been used in a while. It doesn't look
rusty, but that's probably what it is.

Liquid Wrench, or WD-40?

Bob
WD-40, it will leave behind some lubrication to prevent future
freeze ups.

Unless they have recently changed the formulation the light aromatics
will evaporate leaving sticky stuff behind. WD40 isn't a lubricant.

Motor oil and axle grease are likewise "sticky stuff."

As an aside, WD-40 does as good a job of shining a stainless steel sink as
the products made for that purpose.



I worked at a defense plant back in 1971 that produced artillery shell
safety devices. The round had to spin so many times before it would arm.
The clockwork mechanisms of the devices were lubed with WD-40 on the
production line. I suppose it was also used to protect the devices in
case of moisture intrusion.

TDD