On 06/09/2014 10:46, Ian Jackson wrote:
WD40 may not the ultimate lubricant, rust proofer, release agent, sticky
label remover, barbecue lighter fuel etc - but it's pretty good at all
of its claimed functions, and it's all there in a single can.

This. If it doesn't give long lasting lubrication to something like a
lock or a hinge, it's not exactly difficult to spray it on every month
or two. I use it on the car door lock, and one squirt in November stops
it freezing up for a whole Winter, while a quick squirt stops the hinges
squeaking for months at a time, as does the proper, much more expensive
stuff.

As you say, for all its functions, there are better products, but it is
acceptable for all of them, and available just about anywhere.

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Tciao for Now!

John.