WD-40 and Punting

[Corus Boy]

Ken East says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you.

Two of its strange 'spin off' uses;

Removes lipstick stains.

Loosens stubborn zippers.

[scutty brown]

No idea who Ken East is, but I wouldn't trust what he says

from wiki

WD-40's formula is a trade secret and has not changed over the years.[18] The original copy of the formula was moved to a secure bank vault in San Diego in 2018.[19]

To avoid disclosing its composition, the product was not patented in 1953, and the window of opportunity for patenting it has long since closed.[12]

WD-40's main ingredients as supplied in aerosol cans, according to the US Material Safety Data Sheet information,[20] and with the CAS numbers interpreted:[21]

45–50% low vapor pressure aliphatic hydrocarbon (isoparaffin)
<35% petroleum base oil (non-hazardous heavy paraffins)
<25% aliphatic hydrocarbons (same CAS number as the first item, but flammable)
2–3% carbon dioxide (propellant)
The European formulation[22] is stated according to the REACH regulations:

60–80% hydrocarbons C9-C11 n-alkanes, iso-alkanes, cyclics <2% aromatics
1–5% carbon dioxide
The Australian formulation[23] is stated:

50–60% naphtha (petroleum), hydrotreated heavy
<25% petroleum base oils
<10% naphtha (petroleum), hydrodesulfurized heavy (contains: 1,2,4-trimethyl benzene, 1,3,5-trimethyl benzene, xylene, mixed isomers)
2–4% carbon dioxide
In 2009, Wired published an article with the results of gas chromatography and mass spectrometry tests on WD-40, showing that the principal components were C9 to C14 alkanes and mineral oil.

Nothing especially toxic, but not something you'd want to drink, have anywhere near your eyes, or have in prolonged contact with skin. Probably on a hazard par with diesel or kerosene

[standardpostage]

Lidl do a version called W5. £2.99.
Not sure how good it is, not bought one yet.
Real WD45 is very expensive now.

[mr.bluesky]

Did you know the WD stands for water displacement and 40 was the 40th formula they tried  that worked.  I didn't know that until recently   

[standardpostage]

Lidl do a version called W5. £2.99.
Not sure how good it is, not bought one yet.
Real WD45 is very expensive now.

My error WD45 should read WD40.

[Jonestown]

My error WD45 should read WD40.

Ah, looks like you’ve caught my typoitis.

[DastardlyDick]

Lidl do a version called W5. £2.99.
Not sure how good it is, not bought one yet.
Real WD45 is very expensive now.

W5 is Lidl's "brand" for many products such as glass cleaner, furniture polish etc. Even their version of WD40 will go up in price as many of the ingredients are oil derivatives.

[Blackpool Rock]

Someone in the restaurant / bar trade once told me they had a problem with people using the toilet cubicles to take cocaine, they used to sniff the line from the top of the ceramic cistern cover until the started spraying WD40 on them, apparently it's known for fucking it up somehow

[Clitheroelad]

Lidl do a version called W5. £2.99.
Not sure how good it is, not bought one yet.
Real WD45 is very expensive now.

I think its basically the same stuff. Smells the same as WD40.

[badsin]

It's a lubricant...

[JimmyWong]

Someone in the restaurant / bar trade once told me they had a problem with people using the toilet cubicles to take cocaine, they used to sniff the line from the top of the ceramic cistern cover until the started spraying WD40 on them, apparently it's known for fucking it up somehow

I've also heard of this being done, it's supposed to dissolve the coke. But my thought is, wouldn't the WD-40 just evaporate after awhile, it always does anyway. Also... who doesn't give the surface a wipe first before racking, and that's if they're not racking up on their phone screen.

[scutty brown]

I've also heard of this being done, it's supposed to dissolve the coke. But my thought is, wouldn't the WD-40 just evaporate after awhile, it always does anyway. Also... who doesn't give the surface a wipe first before racking, and that's if they're not racking up on their phone screen.

Some parts will evaporate but a lot won't

[Blackpool Rock]

Someone in the restaurant / bar trade once told me they had a problem with people using the toilet cubicles to take cocaine, they used to sniff the line from the top of the ceramic cistern cover until the started spraying WD40 on them, apparently it's known for fucking it up somehow

Decided to do a quick Google, apparently it causes the coke to congeal

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[petermisc]

Nothing especially toxic, but not something you'd want to drink, have anywhere near your eyes, or have in prolonged contact with skin. Probably on a hazard par with diesel or kerosene

Or petroleum jelly (aka Vaseline)?  Just because something is petroleum-based, does not mean it is harmful.

[scutty brown]

Or petroleum jelly (aka Vaseline)?  Just because something is petroleum-based, does not mean it is harmful.

Nothing like

[Titti Tatti]

It's a lubricant...

Not really, though people use it as such.
 It's more of a cleaner.
As stated above WD = water displacement.

[mr.bluesky]

Not really, though people use it as such.
 It's more of a cleaner.
As stated above WD = water displacement.

Even though WD40 has many uses it's primary function is a lubricant for unseizing tight nuts and bolts, also good for lubricating bicycle chains and derailleur gears and padlocks

[DastardlyDick]

Probably a bit late, but what use is WD40 in punting? I can't see many SPs being happy if you whip a can out during a punt!

[scutty brown]

Even though WD40 has many uses it's primary function is a lubricant for unseizing tight nuts and bolts, also good for lubricating bicycle chains and derailleur gears and padlocks

too prone to be sticky for bike chains - makes the dirt stick
If you can still get it, spray-on graphite is the best bet
Historically black wax shoe polish was the non-messy favourite

[mr.bluesky]

too prone to be sticky for bike chains - makes the dirt stick
If you can still get it, spray-on graphite is the best bet
Historically black wax shoe polish was the non-messy favourite

Never had a problem with it, although I use the industrial version "borrowed" from work, if its good enough for aircraft components it good enough for my bike 
(A bit like loctite superglue, industry versions are so much better than the commercial variety on sale to Joe public )

[Blackpool Rock]

Never had a problem with it, although I use the industrial version "borrowed" from work, if its good enough for aircraft components it good enough for my bike 
(A bit like loctite superglue, industry versions are so much better than the commercial variety on sale to Joe public )

Ah yes "Borrowed from work"  I believe there may have been quite a bit of that years ago in some of the Coventry car factories 

I was on a supervisors course about 30 years ago and one of the lecturers recalled a story about how staff theft of car parts was so rife people literally used to walk out with the stuff in plain sight, apparently they cracked down and tried to sack a bloke until the union brought the factory to a halt arguing that it was deemed as acceptable and "commonplace" due to it having been so open and management previously having done nothing about it, the guy kept his job and the factory continued, well for a while, wonder why it went tits up.................... 

He also said although it may be an urban myth that there were stories of a complete car having been smuggled out in bits over the course of a few months then being assembled in a garage and was being driven around illegally 

[mr.bluesky]

I wondered where my first car came from and why the doors, bonnet and boot were all different colours on my mini 
As for my WD40 " borrowed " from work, I did take the empty can back to the stores to get a replacement 

[Blackpool Rock]

I wondered where my first car came from and why the doors, bonnet and boot were all different colours on my mini 
As for my WD40 " borrowed " from work, I did take the empty can back to the stores to get a replacement 

PMSL   

[alabama1]

Even though WD40 has many uses it's primary function is a lubricant for unseizing tight nuts and bolts, also good for lubricating bicycle chains and derailleur gears and padlocks

Not really, you need something silicone based 

[standardpostage]

I sometimes use it, to give my walking boots, a quick spray, to make them waterproof.

They are not made of leather.

I have to reapply, if I have three rainy walks.

[DastardlyDick]

Ah yes "Borrowed from work"  I believe there may have been quite a bit of that years ago in some of the Coventry car factories 

A friend of mine worked at the Vauxhall factory in Luton back in the day, and the amount of audio equipment that went AWOL was legendary - I think every car in Luton had a Vauxhall radio, even if it wasn't a Vauxhall!
A former Naval acquaintance used to use some corrosion inhibitor on the underside of his car that was used on the aircraft on our carriers!

[scutty brown]

I wondered where my first car came from and why the doors, bonnet and boot were all different colours on my mini 
As for my WD40 " borrowed " from work, I did take the empty can back to the stores to get a replacement 

Mini?
That was supposed to be an Allegro

[mr.bluesky]

Mini?
That was supposed to be an Allegro

Or  All agro as they were known as 

[myothernameis]

also good for lubricating bicycle chains and derailleur gears

WD-40 is more like a degreaser, so not ideal for lubricating bicycle chains, but good for cleaning your bike chain, before lubricating

[WASA38]

Probably a bit late, but what use is WD40 in punting?


Could be a good idea if you cycle to the  punt - as I once often used to do.

[mr.bluesky]

Probably a bit late, but what use is WD40 in punting?


Could be a good idea if you cycle to the  punt - as I once often used to do.

If I cycled to a punt I wouldn't have any energy left to do anything.

[Thephoenix]

Probably a bit late, but what use is WD40 in punting? I can't see many SPs being happy if you whip a can out during a punt!

Glad I'm not the only one wondering!
The title says WD40 and punting???

[scutty brown]

Probably a bit late, but what use is WD40 in punting? I can't see many SPs being happy if you whip a can out during a punt!

Stops metal beds from squeaking

[mr.bluesky]

Stops metal beds from squeaking

Stops bondage shackles from seizing up 

[Thephoenix]

Yes I understand there could be some practical applications.



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[DastardlyDick]

Or  All agro as they were known as 

Showing your age there!

[mr.bluesky]

Showing your age there!

  

[Marmalade]

Works well enough for the stated purpose but if anyone tried spraying it on their membrum virile ffs volunteers?? 

[WASA38]

Works well enough for the stated purpose but if anyone tried spraying it on their membrum virile ffs volunteers?? 

Willy Disabler 40.

[Winker121]

Seem to remember the inventer or producer of the stuff appearing on Tomorrow's World to demonstrate how effective it was at driving away moisture. He gave a 240V electric drill a good spraying with it then started the drill up and held onto it while submersing it in a tub of water. Lived to promote his product another day. I was impressed with his bravery. Michael Rodd presenting perhaps. It was a while back.