On 25/05/2019 12:29, John Rumm wrote:
On 25/05/2019 11:24, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
On 25/05/2019 11:22, John Rumm wrote:
On 25/05/2019 08:15, wrote:
On Friday, 24 May 2019 19:59:26 UTC+1, GBÂ* wrote:
On 24/05/2019 19:45, tabbypurr wrote:

For the future, WD40 consistently tests as the least effective
attempt at a penetrating oil.

You astound me. I've never seen or heard of a comparative test of
different penetrating oils. I'm not doubting you, by the way.

I've not seen a single youtube testing of penetrating oils that has
put WD40 anywhere other than in last place. In short, it isn't one.


Water Dispersant.

One of its abilities and where the original product got its name...

In reality a light machine oil mixed in a volatile low viscosity
carrier. You could give it any number of other names, but the fact that
its something obscure and non obvious is probably quite good from a
marketing point of view - stops it being "typecast".

Except that its use as a lubricant can be worse than nothing. The
carrier evaporates, leaving a sticky residue that holds dust and dirt
and clogs mechanisms - which is why it is strongly advised not to use it
on model trains and the like.

You are of course aware that they now use the same name on a number of
different products, including a white lithium grease, a silicone grease,
a penetrant, and dry lubricant?

I keep meaning to try a couple of them.

SteveW