Is WD40 my friend?

[Rowdyray]

WD-40 is not the devil. It has it's place. Just, not in RC's

 

[AIan]

It’s good on screw heads I agree its a great water dispersion agent, it keeps water away, but it’s not a lube per say even though it can be greesy feelin

 

[Mechanicos]

WD-40 is for cleaning your car, better used on plastics, if used on bearings dry them up and oil them.

But what about WD-40 SILICONE, it can be used as a dust repellent correct?

 

[jkflow]

Haven't tried it but I don't use anything. Just a waste of whatever you apply imho. Just wash it off after and oil your bearings, good to go.

 

[332_RC]

WD-40 is for cleaning your car, better used on plastics, if used on bearings dry them up and oil them.

But what about WD-40 SILICONE, it can be used as a dust repellent correct?

I've got a can of the silicone type spray. I've heard it's a dust repellent but actually it will accumulate dust if it's sprayed too thick & heavy. I've tried it on plastic parts. Spray very light dusting, & wipe off. The plastic will look 'newer' & the dust is easier to remove. Still accumulates dust, just easier to clean. I don't use it too much.

 

[hobo]

use it all the time wd40 and wd40 silicone spray for years makes the car look brand new

 

[332_RC]

I'll say the WD-40 silicone spray works wonders on home door deadbolts and doorknobs. Spray it in the keyholes. Better than new.

 

[Dales396lt4]

I been using WD-40 silicone spray and the dry lube for years and it works for me. I have also used silicone tire shine for my plastic. Then wipe it off. Shurley no one thinks that WD40 is a lube for your bearings, it's just a tool to clean with. I have soaked bearing in Amsoil over night before. I do not think it helped much. I like Armor all as well and CLP.

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[gotnitro]

I have soaked bearing in Amsoil over night before.

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Soaking a RC bearing in reg 1.1 oil will never do you any favors. You have additives, cleaners ETC in oils. All that does is dilute the grease inside your bearing till you have none. Now you need to repack them or buy new.

 

[hobo]

wd40 has never ruined my bearings been using it for years as far as I no anyway

 

[Dales396lt4]

Like Amsoil, prolong, slick50 and many more out there, It's not the oil but an additive. Still I did not see an improvement in rolling resistance.