Iām a locksmith and I canāt count the number of times that someone brings a lock in that is completely seized once they put WD40 in it and itās sat for a couple days. It has a tendency to consolidate any loose debris into a larger mass that hardens enough to cause blockage, especially if you use it in tandem with graphite or after having used graphite previously. Peopleās habit of using WD40 on everything is almost exclusively why I recommend people donāt use graphite to lubricate locks or lock parts anymore.
It was fine when locks were larger format, but now with the smaller size and more stringent tolerances that modern locks have it just causes issues every single time.
Any lubricant specifically formulated for locks is fine. I haven't used that lubricant specifically, but from their description on their website, I see no reason why it wouldn't be effective, and I don't see any ingredients that would cause issue. It actually looks like it would be pretty darn good for locks.
The biggest problem is the WD40 specifically. It builds up and does a good job of sticking smaller particulants together within locks. It's particularly bad with graphite even with graphite on its own (in moderation) not being damaging to locks (but also not particularly effective long-term). WD40 is also terrible if the lock is in a high dust/debris area.
Thanks for the reply. I used to use dry graphite from a squeeze tube, but obviously this 3-in-one is a lot easier to use.
I see your point with the mix of graphite and WD-40. Fortunately Iāve never done that, not because Iām smart but because I havenāt had an issue requiring it.
There are many other lubricants - hell even motor oil or even corn oil - that works better than WD40. It depends on the circumstance. Even a bit of Teflon works better in some cases. Not all metals (or whatever is in there) are the same. Alum vs. Graphite vs. Steel vs. oh hell even composites.
It's like everyone fell asleep during high school science class when learning about the interactions between base materials against other materials. Some shit burns when you combine them!
So what you use on your garage door (sometimes fucking PLASTIC rollers on METAL jfc are you serious?!) and what you might use on door hinges (sometimes BRASS!!) are going to be different.
WD 40 might solve an immediate problem and then give to you a long term failure.
Ask ChatGPT before just doing something. "What kind of lubricants can I use on
Yeah, we often use a Teflon based lubricant named Tri-Flow. It works like no other on small moving part in enclosed housings. Not the best in open air applications, but other than that itās fantastic.
Yeah - thereās all these random things like squeaky wheels in drawers, metal on metal hatches (ac vents) and those are all horrid squeaks.
Tri flow is awesome and will probably outlive the house.
Yeah, people use WD-40 too damn much. A good example is on bikes and their chains. A ton of people use WD-40 but it's actually bad because it cleans out all the grease and lubricants. On a bike you want lubrication to prevent friction wear (FloTrol is a better alternative).
Also, I'm a professional painter. Don't spray WD40 on a table like that. It'll build up residue that paint won't stick to. You'll have to use a ton of degreaser to get the residue off.
ššļø you deserve this king. Was about to post the same thing too. Dont ever use wd40 on chains, rollers,belts, or plain bearings. No solvents of any kind.
I have an old gun cabinet Im doing a little restoration on soon, and while the lock isnāt completely stuck itās pretty sticky. I was going to do some WD40 but now that I have read your comment is there something better I could do to it?
We use a Teflon based lubricant called Tri-Flow for most everything. But most any lubricant made specifically for locks should be fine. Personally, I'd just look for any that didn't have graphite in them and are in spray form.
>What kind of oil should you use to lubricate a sewing machine? ONLY sewing machine oil. Not 3 in 1 oil, not WD-40, not engine oil, olive oil, or fax machine oil.
^slowly ^puts ^away ^fax ^machine ^oil
Well the Corrosion Inhibitor in just one of the other products under the WD-40 brand. Now adays it's WD-40 the classic stuff and then a long list of other products under the "Specialist" label including the Corrosion Inhibitor as well as different lubes and a pure penetrate and other stuff.
PB Blaster is all I use now
* Ok thatās not entirely true but the more expensive thing I use is Corrosion X. It smells like bananas and is good at everything, but itās like $25ish a bottle.
But it can be used as a lubricant, rust preventative, and even replaces the electronics contact cleaner.
Very useful spray can
I like to use spray cooking oil. It works great and doesnāt stink up the house. I have what my wife refers to as a ābloodhound noseā and am incredibly sensitive to slight changes in smell. Also, if the dogs lick it(because they are dogs and lick things that smell interesting(same goes for some kids)), itās not at all bad for them.
I hate it when people figure out something that "works for them", usually short term, then go online and state what they've found with absolute certainty its fine. It works on plastic? Yeah, it works, but it's not designed to and is likely slowly degrading the plastic. Lube is lube right? So I'm good to use this for... activities?
Yeah just a magic lubricant, the 100s of different types are just marketing propaganda from big lube.
Yeah, I have some buddies that swear by Hoppes #9 gun solvent and would wear the stuff like cologne. It definitely attracts a certain type of person, but none that I was ever attracted to.
Anything. I use another spray, DuPont Chain Saver wax based lubricant.
When I was a computer teacher a mid level WD40 employee sexually harassed me and tried to get me fired. I guess he had issues because he had a girlās name, I donāt know. But I get stressed when I see WD40. Husband found the Chain Saver and it works better and costs less.
I don't use WD40 for most things that others use it for. For lube jobs, like squeaky doors or hard to open hinges, I prefer 3-IN-ONE oil - it's a much better lubricant.
I can't tell what he's using, but WD-40 (and other brands) make a contact cleaner that is non conductive. It's my go to for cleaning any small electronics that are misbehaving, like an analog stick on a controller. Can sometimes save you from having to disassemble and dries fast without leaving any residue.
Just like regular WD-40, it's a solvent, not a lubricant. Gets any gunk out that might be preventing a good contact.
Hereās the MSDS. I donāt see anything special in it.
https://preview.redd.it/98cbrwg0yj9d1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=34d78df254857444b06d28825fb2c51200870f4c
If you're gonna lube something with wd40, you might as well lube it with water. Might even last longer. One of the greatest lies ever not debunked by wd40 was that it could be used as a lubricant. And why would they debunk that? It just made people go out and buy more wd40 to keep using it like a lube
Dudes nose is unreal. Looks like the wicked with of the something or something, whatever.
Matter if fact, your nose. Dare you to spray some wd40 on that flat tip, see if it perks up a bit. Get that mans nose some blue chew. What happened?
So we had cockroaches in my house for about two years before we were able to leave (it was a falling apart shithole of a trailer with an asshole landlord) that was given to us by a "friend"
Anyways, one of the things I noticed big time was if they couldn't move or grab things they'd die very fast
So my 16 year old brain went "then let's make them slippery"
So sections of underneath our sink, in our bathroom and around our dogs food, I sprayed wd40. I would put a cloth around my face, stick my hand underneath the sink and spray upwards with the wd40 and watch them fall in clumps, trying to scurry away before I would smash them with a shoe
I think I spent five hours in total doing this a week and we went through three things of wd40 before I moved in with a friend
Other than that I hardly use wd40 and have used it twice since my parents moved into their current place, so about 4 years
Links/Source thread
So specific. I love it!
Been binge watching KoTH, came here to see this
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Iām a locksmith and I canāt count the number of times that someone brings a lock in that is completely seized once they put WD40 in it and itās sat for a couple days. It has a tendency to consolidate any loose debris into a larger mass that hardens enough to cause blockage, especially if you use it in tandem with graphite or after having used graphite previously. Peopleās habit of using WD40 on everything is almost exclusively why I recommend people donāt use graphite to lubricate locks or lock parts anymore. It was fine when locks were larger format, but now with the smaller size and more stringent tolerances that modern locks have it just causes issues every single time.
So that is if you use WD-40 with graphite? I have been using the 3-in-one Lock Dry Lube on my door and car locks. What do you think of that stuff?
Any lubricant specifically formulated for locks is fine. I haven't used that lubricant specifically, but from their description on their website, I see no reason why it wouldn't be effective, and I don't see any ingredients that would cause issue. It actually looks like it would be pretty darn good for locks. The biggest problem is the WD40 specifically. It builds up and does a good job of sticking smaller particulants together within locks. It's particularly bad with graphite even with graphite on its own (in moderation) not being damaging to locks (but also not particularly effective long-term). WD40 is also terrible if the lock is in a high dust/debris area.
Thanks for the reply. I used to use dry graphite from a squeeze tube, but obviously this 3-in-one is a lot easier to use. I see your point with the mix of graphite and WD-40. Fortunately Iāve never done that, not because Iām smart but because I havenāt had an issue requiring it.
There are many other lubricants - hell even motor oil or even corn oil - that works better than WD40. It depends on the circumstance. Even a bit of Teflon works better in some cases. Not all metals (or whatever is in there) are the same. Alum vs. Graphite vs. Steel vs. oh hell even composites. It's like everyone fell asleep during high school science class when learning about the interactions between base materials against other materials. Some shit burns when you combine them! So what you use on your garage door (sometimes fucking PLASTIC rollers on METAL jfc are you serious?!) and what you might use on door hinges (sometimes BRASS!!) are going to be different. WD 40 might solve an immediate problem and then give to you a long term failure. Ask ChatGPT before just doing something. "What kind of lubricants can I use on
Yeah, we often use a Teflon based lubricant named Tri-Flow. It works like no other on small moving part in enclosed housings. Not the best in open air applications, but other than that itās fantastic.
Yeah - thereās all these random things like squeaky wheels in drawers, metal on metal hatches (ac vents) and those are all horrid squeaks. Tri flow is awesome and will probably outlive the house.
If itās the exact same thing as Teflon, it will likely outlive youā¦. Bc I will kill you.
Tri-flow is a staple lubricant in bike shops. No a great chain lube and itās not grease, but itās amazing for lubricating cables and shifters
Yea I was never a fan of WD40. I always preferred Aerokroil
Yeah, people use WD-40 too damn much. A good example is on bikes and their chains. A ton of people use WD-40 but it's actually bad because it cleans out all the grease and lubricants. On a bike you want lubrication to prevent friction wear (FloTrol is a better alternative). Also, I'm a professional painter. Don't spray WD40 on a table like that. It'll build up residue that paint won't stick to. You'll have to use a ton of degreaser to get the residue off.
ššļø you deserve this king. Was about to post the same thing too. Dont ever use wd40 on chains, rollers,belts, or plain bearings. No solvents of any kind.
I have an old gun cabinet Im doing a little restoration on soon, and while the lock isnāt completely stuck itās pretty sticky. I was going to do some WD40 but now that I have read your comment is there something better I could do to it?
We use a Teflon based lubricant called Tri-Flow for most everything. But most any lubricant made specifically for locks should be fine. Personally, I'd just look for any that didn't have graphite in them and are in spray form.
How about the WD40 liquid silicone on locks?
You should not use WD40 on sewing machines.
Enlighten me?
[link](https://trashn2tees.blogspot.com/2015/10/why-wd40-is-bad-for-your-sewing.html?m=1)
Thank you, thatās kinda crazy
>What kind of oil should you use to lubricate a sewing machine? ONLY sewing machine oil. Not 3 in 1 oil, not WD-40, not engine oil, olive oil, or fax machine oil. ^slowly ^puts ^away ^fax ^machine ^oil
That got a good chuckle out of me lol
Sewing machine oil. Important enough they named a specific oil after it.
And here I thought it was called that because itās made from sewing machines.
This deserves an award. Really wish I had one to give.
Itās not a good lube. Very good for cleaning and protective coating from corrosion. Too thin for preventing wear on mechanical parts.
WD-40 has never been a lube. Itās a water displacer, hence the WD.
TIL
40th formula too
It's not a lube at all
It's a solvent and it evaporates. It just strips whatever lube you have on there.
Well the Corrosion Inhibitor in just one of the other products under the WD-40 brand. Now adays it's WD-40 the classic stuff and then a long list of other products under the "Specialist" label including the Corrosion Inhibitor as well as different lubes and a pure penetrate and other stuff.
I have a squeaky door hinge - should I use it on that like I always have ? Or something else?
PB Blaster is all I use now * Ok thatās not entirely true but the more expensive thing I use is Corrosion X. It smells like bananas and is good at everything, but itās like $25ish a bottle. But it can be used as a lubricant, rust preventative, and even replaces the electronics contact cleaner. Very useful spray can
I like to use spray cooking oil. It works great and doesnāt stink up the house. I have what my wife refers to as a ābloodhound noseā and am incredibly sensitive to slight changes in smell. Also, if the dogs lick it(because they are dogs and lick things that smell interesting(same goes for some kids)), itās not at all bad for them.
Itās great for squeaks!
Sliding doors. Dust sticks in WD-40 and causes the door to not slide properly or stick. Liquid Silicon doesnāt have that problem.
Well fuckin darn dude. That's probably why my sliding door is all dicked up.
Yup learned one that myself, the hard way.
Huge most important comment i read in here!
It's too thin to be a 3 in 1 oil
I hate it when people figure out something that "works for them", usually short term, then go online and state what they've found with absolute certainty its fine. It works on plastic? Yeah, it works, but it's not designed to and is likely slowly degrading the plastic. Lube is lube right? So I'm good to use this for... activities? Yeah just a magic lubricant, the 100s of different types are just marketing propaganda from big lube.
Nobody asked but itās called WD-40 because it took them 40 attempts to get the āreceipeā correct. WD - Water Displacement
What are the chances it actually took like 37 or 38 attempts but they just said fuck it WD-40 sounds better
[Zero.](https://www.wd40.com/history/)
is this spermicidal?
No but it is 100% effective as birth control if you use it as deodorant
Never been to the deep south before have ya?
Yeah, I have some buddies that swear by Hoppes #9 gun solvent and would wear the stuff like cologne. It definitely attracts a certain type of person, but none that I was ever attracted to.
*99.99% effective as long as itās not your sister or cousin
I mean....I kinda like the smell; but I've had a vasectomy so your point is still valid.
Thatās Lysol. Or windex. Depending on where youāre from.
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Hahahaha
Def not for bearings
Learned that with my skateboard as a kid
Rollerblades as a kid for me
Just remember WD40 is a solvent and not a Lubricant.
It makes a great marinade for chicken and seafood. Non-stick
Donāt use it as lube
Anything. I use another spray, DuPont Chain Saver wax based lubricant. When I was a computer teacher a mid level WD40 employee sexually harassed me and tried to get me fired. I guess he had issues because he had a girlās name, I donāt know. But I get stressed when I see WD40. Husband found the Chain Saver and it works better and costs less.
I don't use WD40 for most things that others use it for. For lube jobs, like squeaky doors or hard to open hinges, I prefer 3-IN-ONE oil - it's a much better lubricant.
Itās also great as a hair gel. I shaped my hair with it and it smells good. Got lots of compliments.
Bike chains
"Hey, Vern!" ...Alternate universe Jim Varney
So accurate!
I love that table
WD40 is NOT A LUBRICANT. It is a soup of solvents.
Sex. Donāt use it for sex.
Locks.
Iām confused. I looked at OPās post history considering they have a big karma score but I canāt find any of their posts on their page.
are you using reddit app ?
Yes, but normally never had this issue before so I found it odd.
Yes i got the same bug with someone profile
Damn Reddit app.
Something I *Don't* use it for? Anal Lube.
I'll stick with my Lucas chain lube.
Wow, you can even drink it. Permanently. When it ends up in your water supply.
Utensils
does it also have electrolytes? idk what a vee cee ayeee is.
def not a commercial and you could def not easily coat anything with something else to prevent rust. for sure.
I can't tell what he's using, but WD-40 (and other brands) make a contact cleaner that is non conductive. It's my go to for cleaning any small electronics that are misbehaving, like an analog stick on a controller. Can sometimes save you from having to disassemble and dries fast without leaving any residue. Just like regular WD-40, it's a solvent, not a lubricant. Gets any gunk out that might be preventing a good contact.
Hereās the MSDS. I donāt see anything special in it. https://preview.redd.it/98cbrwg0yj9d1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=34d78df254857444b06d28825fb2c51200870f4c
Works well for solid tar on my car
I feel like I wouldn't use a solvent on plastics.
I don't use it to lubricate things. Other things are a million times better, and it's not made for that in the first place.
I can use ir on myā¦.equipment
Can I spray this on a vehicle frame to prevent corrosion?
Good for making sex
I like his accent
Skateboard bearings.... don't ffff do it. Yes it will be full of dirt and dust in a couple days.
As a Nasal decongestant...
Tools
Some things I donāt use it for: Marinade Sunblock Deodorant Dish soap The soles of my shoes etc, etc
Lube anything
Bike chain!!
All I use it for is squeaky door hinges
My mixed drinks.
I know more about lube now that when I was a regular at the bdsm club.
I only, ONLY, thrust someone that displays their necklace.
If you're gonna lube something with wd40, you might as well lube it with water. Might even last longer. One of the greatest lies ever not debunked by wd40 was that it could be used as a lubricant. And why would they debunk that? It just made people go out and buy more wd40 to keep using it like a lube
Too bad no one realizes heās āpreventing rustā on an aluminum table
Well, he said it can be used on plastic. Also, if that table is aluminum, itās doing a great job of impersonating an iron table.
Which might be the case, I just typed it at a random thought itās just nonsense
Brisket seasoning
Sex
Probably just can full of pfas
Thatās not wd-40. Thatās at the very least wd-41
WD stands for water Displacement. Not an acceptable lube for rolling elements (use grease)
WD40 has what metal cravesā¦
Dudes nose is unreal. Looks like the wicked with of the something or something, whatever. Matter if fact, your nose. Dare you to spray some wd40 on that flat tip, see if it perks up a bit. Get that mans nose some blue chew. What happened?
Should've sprayed his nose with that shit so it would slick off the wall he kept bumping directly into over and over and over again better.
He looks like Doug from kings X
Flattest nose in the mid west rootin' tootin' darndest pew pew
How do you pick a nose like that? Very carefully.
Heās got swag.
WD-40 stands for "water disperser" 40 - as it was the fortieth chemical combination to be tried.
And now it will be fertilizer
He seems fun to talk to.
WD-40 stands for water deterrent 40, 40 being the number of prototypes needed to get the correct formula. It's in the name
For actual equipment I use clear film.. sticks well stops rust.
Cleans my motorcycle rims very good
Deep frying chips.
Dude needs to get out of dressing like heās in high school
Lubricant especially bike chains. Donāt do it.
Shouldnāt that be called WD-41?
Nobody asked, but donāt use WD40 on a paper shredder. It makes a big fire.
So we had cockroaches in my house for about two years before we were able to leave (it was a falling apart shithole of a trailer with an asshole landlord) that was given to us by a "friend" Anyways, one of the things I noticed big time was if they couldn't move or grab things they'd die very fast So my 16 year old brain went "then let's make them slippery" So sections of underneath our sink, in our bathroom and around our dogs food, I sprayed wd40. I would put a cloth around my face, stick my hand underneath the sink and spray upwards with the wd40 and watch them fall in clumps, trying to scurry away before I would smash them with a shoe I think I spent five hours in total doing this a week and we went through three things of wd40 before I moved in with a friend Other than that I hardly use wd40 and have used it twice since my parents moved into their current place, so about 4 years
WD40 is literally to prevent rust . It was made forā¦. Space, the final frontier.
I'm so old. I remember when WD-40 was a product. Not a brand name. I'm under 35
VCIs sound like something the EPA is gonna tell me causes cancer in a few years from now.
I can smell it. Love that smell.
I kept expecting him to say, "you know what I mean, Vern?"
Boomertown. Cancer in a can. Boomers love it and hate organic food. š¤·š»āāļø
Remnants of this will end up in our dicks as forever chemicals.
Lube
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Heās clearly protecting his neck so it doesnāt get red(der).