Is WD-40 realy safe for "O"-rings

Jaybird

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WD-40 Marketing Specialist said:
It is possible that if there was a special lubricant in the o-rings, the WD-40 could act as a cleaner and remove that oil. The special lubricant would be replaced with WD-40, which is a light lubricating oil.
Yes, he did say that WD-40 can remove the oils that are naturally in the rings. He then made a claim that the light oil in WD-40 would replace the oil that was removed, but that is a highly debatable issue.
Using the term "would" instead of a "will", is delving into Clintonspeak.
It works great for displacing water. For lubricating chains and fortifying o-rings, it does not.
 

showtime586

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I seem to remember that the WD did stand for Water Displacement, and the "40" was from the 40th. attempt to reach the proper chemical composition that they were looking for.
The reason they do not divulge the composition is because they do not want it copied.
I will also refrain from interjecting my Democratic political views in a repair thread. Bush simply provides me too much material to use. The fact that political experts (on both sides) agree that Clinton would have been elected to a third term speaks for itself.
 

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Ah, but what does it speak for?
You may have to cite those so-called experts.
I think the folks who would vote for Clinton again, thinking they had the best the political spectrum could offer, would also choose WD-40 as the best chain lube on the market. :)

WD-40 was reverse engineered back in the 60's and it is not rocket fuel. LOL
Trust me, when they won't divulge full ingredient disclosure, it is not for those who know how to manufacture lubricants, it is for those less than learned that keep them afloat.
 

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Jaybird said:
Ah, but what does it speak for?
You may have to cite those so-called experts.
I think the folks who would vote for Clinton again, thinking they had the best the political spectrum could offer, would also choose WD-40 as the best chain lube on the market. :)

WD-40 was reverse engineered back in the 60's and it is not rocket fuel. LOL
Trust me, when they won't divulge full ingredient disclosure, it is not for those who know how to manufacture lubricants, it is for those less than learned that keep them afloat.

You seem to be most knowledgable in bike matters, but if you honestly think that what is currently inhabiting the white house is presidential material, you must be a die hard republican. Jeb is the brains of that family, not Georgie.
 

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As many times as this topic has been debated, I've yet to hear any testimony of a nature such as, " I used WD-40 on my chain and it ruined it". Therefore, if it does cause some form of deterioration, it is obviously very minor. Many speculate that it washes away necessary lubricants and dries out O-rings but at what rate? If I only replaced my chain every five years then I may be more meticulous about it's cleaning. The fact is, no matter how I clean it, I probably won't ever get more than two years (if that) from a set of chain and sprockets. WD-40 does not last very long if your counting on it to lube your chain, but if you use it every time you ride/wash your bike it will stay with you at LEAST that long. I do occasionally use chain wax on my chain after washing it. I think that if WD-40 can get into the O-rings and "wash" out some of that stock lubricant, then the chain wax can replace it. At least for as long as I'm going to keep MY chain.
 
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Jaybird

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I would venture to say that NO chain wax will get into the pin/bushing area to do any lubricating whatsoever if you are talking a ring chain. And very little if talking standard.

You were actually correct before, showtime...this isn't the thread for this discussion. But I do challange you to go to the Hardball Politics forum and make your assertions. Just be ready to have your facts in order to back up your statements, and also be ready to have your hat handed to you when you are proven to be all wet. :)
I am a Republican, but I wouldn't consider myself "diehard". I have actually voted for several democrats in my day becasue they were worthy of the position. I sure don't vote the way a rabid bunch of power hungry pundits tell me to. Nor do I make false claims about any candidate without having something more than hot air and party-line rhetoric to back it up.
 

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I really try to stay out of political discussions, but I did find it odd that you included your views in an otherwise unrelated thread.
The economy, the gas prices, unemployment are all of the basis I need for my claim. Just for the record, there were several high profile Republicans that were quoted as believing they had no candidate that could unseat Clinton if he had been allowed to seek a third term. The fact that Bush did not carry the popular vote, is further tesdtimony to his lack of ability, and I wont even mention his Iraqi fiasco.
BTW, I thought that McCain was the man for the job...:)
Oh I almost forgot, you are aware that he put Spencer Abraham in charge of the Department of Energy, after he lost a senatorial re-election bid from Michigan. Abraham (while a senator) went on record as saying he thought the D.O.E. should be abolished. Now he runs the departent....Hilarious.:)

P.S., I cannnot access the hardball politics forum. The nag message says I am not allowed in.
 

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The economy is roaring...ask ANY sound economist. The unemployment rates are recording better numbers than have been seen for years. I'll have to check the figures at "The Department Of Gas Pricing" for info on that one. (get a grip, the President does not control oil prices...thank your friendly neighborhood evironmentalist whaco and OPEC for that)

Of course you thought McCain was the man. That fits. You better stick to WD-40 threads :)
But of course if you want to continue these types of discussion, you will have to anti-up. No more free rides.
 

showtime586

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So let me see if I understand correctly. A president with long time ties to the oil industry would in no way be connected to the escalating prices?
You also might want to tell Greenspan about your economy theory, he is under a different opinion.
We have lost several hundred jobs in my area in the last few months, with more to come. These facilities were in full swing under the Billy boy regime, but have struggled severely under the Georgie boy administration.
You might need to have your garage door open, when your tuning that bike..............:)
On a serious note, maybe we can connect at Turkey sometime. Me and my 13 year old rode there today. Pretty wet inplaces with 3 inches of rain the last few days, but it was actually better than I expected.
 

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It is just a friendly discussion, he sounds like a highly intelligent individual. You are correct in that it does belong in the political forum.........:)
 

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Have you ever tried to clean oily hands with WD-40? Works wonders, much better than chain lube. BTW, if only working people could vote, I'm pretty sure Clinton or any other democrat would have a hard time getting elected. Historically, to vote, one had to own property. I think that's a good idea, that way you actually have a vested interest in what these idiots are doing. I'm trying to be open-minded by not limiting the discussion to just one topic. That topical diversity right?!?
 

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I think a couple of you should stop sniffing the WD-40 and keep the politics in another place.....As to the use of WD-40. Of course the company is going to say that their product won't harm rubber....duh...they would tell you it would do it all if that's what got you to buy their product. As for actual proof??? Do any of you have scientific proof it does or doesn't harm rubber??? I know a joe blow also who said it works. And I know a joe snow who says it doesn't....sound familiar to any one???
So how about we use some common sense here folks.......does a few extra days or weeks one way or another matter one bit when it comes to this subject??? As long as your getting out, riding and enjoying your time with family and friends.....it doesn't matter if you change a chain once every two years or so. Just go ride and enjoy the fact that we live in a country that we can ride when we want without the fear of our families being shoot or bombed while we are away......
Enjoy this coming holiday with your families and ride safe.........don't sweat the small things. Oh and if you find yourself in one of those rare situations that you are laying on your back looking up at the sky...lol Say a prayer while you are there for all those who don't have the life we have.......Happy trails to all.......Lee
 

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