"WEBPA" wrote in message
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| I've cleaned dozens of pots, switches, and tuners (consumer parts and
aerospace
| parts) with WD40 (20 years ago). Stopped instantly when some of the parts
| began disintegrating, and others failed due to the goo (wax) left behind
after
| the solvents evaporated.
|
| I also used to use WD40 to lubricate automotive parts...such as door
hinges and
| latch/lock (not cylinders) mechanisms. Again, after a period of time, the
goo
| build-up became horrendous, and the goo seems to be the world's most
perfect
| dust/dirt attractor. After my truck's door latch mechanisms became
virtually
| immobile, I removed them, soaked in kerosene, washed in soap and water,
and
| then air-dried. This was almost 10 years ago. The doors feel and sound
like
| new. I've done this with several vehicles mistakenly "lubricated" with
WD40
| since, with the same results.
|
| If you haven't had similar results with WD40, then you have been very
lucky.

If you can find 2-22 you'll find it works well. Otherwise I would use tuner
cleaner, even the Radio Shack stuff. WD-40 is OK on rusty tractors and gate
hinges.

N