WD-40 again

[44man]

Friend bought a MEC shotgun loader off Evil Bay. Mucked up bad and even rust on chrome plated. I got it clean and looks good, more work I hate so do NOT spray your tools or anything with that stuff.

[centershot]

WD40 is good for displacing moisture, but as 44man says, there are better things for long-term protection. Personally, I like RIG.

[Gtek]

My father thought it was the be all end all, many cans left. Works good removing label remains, that is about all I use it for till it is all gone. Oh, and it's fun to smoke bugs with the red tube installed and a lighter!

[Tom W.]

RemOil is so much better.....

[Hardcast416taylor]

Break Free.Robert

[tomme boy]

Its fish oil and some solvent to thin it out. I like it for certain things. Not really as a gun oil other than to clean it. I like to spray into the bore to help soften carbon a little.

[runfiverun]

it used to be fish oil and stuff.
now it's just stuff and it leaves a brown oxidized crust behind.

it should be called wd-43 or something like that to denote the cheapened version they sell now at a much inflated price.

[Larry Gibson]

I use WD-40 a lot to clean with but do not use it as a preservative even though it says it is. After normal bore cleaning where the patches come out "clean" I always make an additional pass with a patch with WD-40 on it. You'd be amazed at the additional crud the WD-40 takes out. I follow that with a dry patch and then the bore is clean. If I put a preservative in the bore it is Kroil. On the outside I use LSA or Break-Free.

Larry Gibson

[bedbugbilly]

I always keep a couple of cans of it around for certain things but not for a preservative spray - if I'm going to oil something down I use RemOil, etc. I do like it for use on the farm for such things as gate padlocks - especially in the spring and fall - shoot it in to loosen things up if necessary and then follow with an oil spray of some kind.

I have also used it as a bore cleaner and it's amazing how much stuff comes out on the patch - but like Larry above - I always dry patch afterwards and then use a lightly oiled patch (usually RemOil) to run through the bore if the gun is going to be sitting for a while before being shot.

My family had a lumberyard and every so often, our hardware supplier used to do a promotion with WD40 - 2 cans for the price of 1, etc. We used to have an older fellow come in and buy a half dozen cans at a time. I asked him once what he did with it and he said he had a bum knee and he sprayed WD40 on it everyday and it helped . . and he wasn't kidding . . . his usual sidekick was with him and he confirmed he was telling the truth. To each their own . . . when he told me that I suggested he drill and tap his knee and install a grease zerk.

[warpspeed]

I use WD-40 in my parts washer and it does a great job.

[Hardcast416taylor]

Terminology for name: Water Displacer Test #40 (WD-40).Robert

[pls1911]

WD 40 or other competitive brands are always around and handy.
However, you might consider keeping a dropper bottle oiler around with Ed's Red.
I've found it does a much better job than WD-40 and has better residual lubrication as well.
And, made by the gallon its no more expensive either.

[Hickok]

Had a guy bring me a Model 700 Remington 7 mm Magnum that would drop the firing pin every time he closed the bolt. Took the action out of the stock, and the trigger assembly/sear was gummed up. Sprayed it out with starting fluid/ether, lightly oiled, and it worked perfect.

Asked the guy what he used to clean his rifle with, "I just spray it down real good with WD-40."

I told him you are lucky the rifle even stays zeroed, and to keep the WD-40 away from the scope rings.

[44man]

When it first came out, I had a lot of wood working machines with painted bases. They would get dusty so I sprayed and wiped with WD-40. Next time to clean I found all were rusty.
I had to free up many bolt gun firing pins that stuck from using the stuff--YEAH, farmers that bought it in 55 gal drums to ruin field machines.

[bangerjim]

Worst stuff invented by man. Horrible ZERO lubricant properties. Says it eliminate squeaks.....so does water!. Or paint thinner. I do not allow the stuff in the shops.

There are many excellent penetrating/lube/cleaners available in wasteful (yet convenient for weekend handymen) spray cans or in bulk liquid form.

The stuff ranks down there in the basement with 3-in-1 oil!

bangerjim

[Mal Paso]

A can of WD40 around is a disaster waiting to happen. Too easy for someone to get helpful and spray it on something I love. and with so many really good products.

Marvel Mystery Oil has an addictive smell and is a good product.

Maybe there should be WD40 Patches and Gum for guys who can't get off the stuff.

[TXGunNut]

Used some tonight to lube/free a "door ajar" switch on my daily driver, beats replacing the latch. I keep a can around in case I get caught in a shower (or storm) with a hunting rifle. I'll wipe the gun down, warm it up a bit, and hose it down with WD-40. Then I finish the hunt. When I get home it gets detail stripped, cleaned and lubed.

[frkelly74]

WD 40 works well to clean roof tar and some kinds of really sticky caulk off your hands. I have heard of people using it to wash their fishing lures before they use them.

[varmint243]

I use it and have been using on my guns and other things for the last 41 years.
I've never had any of these problems reported here.
IMO - complete nonsense, if all the stories here were true I wouldn't have a single gun that was operable and rust free.
WD40 is a bit of a cleaner and crud cutter, and also good for helping things break loose.
I use WD40 for what it is good for, and I use other lubricants for lubricating, other protectants for storage, and penetrating stuff for penetrating.
WD40 has some good all around uses and has served me well over the years.
I especially love it as a crud blaster when cleaning my guns.
I have cans stationed all over the house, garage, and basement.
Call me a WD40 fanboy if you like.

[Grantb]

I use Ballistol rather than WD40 around the shop. It is good at removing rust, preventing rust, and does a descent job cleaning gun barrels.