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(And BTW, WD-40 is a solvent, not a lubricant. Spraying it on things like squeaky door hinges is an example of Doing It Wrong.)

http://wd40.com/cool-stuff/myt...

Myth: WD-40® Multi-Use Product is not really a lubricant.

Fact: While the “W-D” in WD-40® stands for Water Displacement, WD-40® Multi-Use Product is a unique, special blend of lubricants. The product’s formulation also contains anti-corrosion agents and ingredients for penetration, water displacement and soil removal.

WD means "water displacer", not lubricant. Should have used a lubricant, not a water displacer. I like silicone products for the engine top, but sometimes I'll just use a general purpose grease.

WD40 is both a water displacer and a lubricant, if only a light-duty one. If the manufacturer and Wikipedia are to be believed...

From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WD-40 :

WD-40 is the trademark name of a lubricant, penetrating oil and water-displacing spray.

WD-40's main ingredients, according to U.S. Material Safety Data Sheet information, are:
51% Stoddard solvent
25% liquefied petroleum gas (presumably as a propellant; carbon dioxide is now used instead to reduce WD-40's considerable flammability)
15+% mineral oil (light lubricating oil)
10-% inert ingredients

From http://wd40.com/about-us/myths-legends-fun-facts/ :

Myth: WD-40 Multi-Use Product is not really a lubricant.
Fact:
While the “W-D” in WD-40 stands for Water Displacement, WD-40 Multi-Use Product is a unique, special blend of lubricants. The product’s formulation also contains anti-corrosion agents and ingredients for penetration, water displacement and soil removal.

Some woman had joint pains. Someone told her that WD-40 would help to ease the joint pains. Instead of asking "how much", or doing any research, the woman supposedly BATHED in a tub of WD-40.

I really don't know how true the story is. My wife told it to me, she swears it's true, yada yada yada . . .

Considering that WD-40 comes in a spray can, I can pretty much guarantee that never happened. At least not in the "filled up a bath tub and jumped in". Sprayed herself all over instead of taking a shower maybe.

Not to confirm the grandparent post's legend, but WD-40 is also available in handy gallon jugs: http://wd40.com/products/one-gallon/

Supposedly they offer 55 gallon drums of it too.

The solution is to build the tank or can with a flexible membrane that separates the propellant from the product, so the product is always "solid" liquid with no gas or vacuum voids.

I would just use the pen dispenser; capillary action works just as well in microgravity.

Found that out after I ruined my skateboard bearings as a kid. My brother's board was a dream because he was smart enough to take the bearings out and pack them in actual grease instead of just squirting in WD-40.

These days the only use I can imagine for the stuff is to keep tools from rusting.

That's because "water displacement" is EXACTLY what WD-40 was designed for.

WD-40 stands for "Water Displacement [formula] 40", and was created to keep rust off Atlas missiles while they were in their launch silos.

Then, probably out of frustration, someone put some on a frozen bolt, and a new consumer product was born.

But no, it isn't a lubricant; because it was never meant to be. It always saddens/amuses me to see that WD-40 is used for that application, when so many better products, such as PB Blast, exist for that purpose.

Funny you should mention that

WD40 is a drying agent, not a lubricant.

Uh... isn't it both? The manufacturers of WD40 certainly seem to think so:

WD-40 protects metal from rust and corrosion, penetrates stuck parts, displaces moisture, and lubricates just about anything

Astroglide http://www.astroglide.com/
WD-40 http://www.wd40.com/
Wet http://www.stayswetlonger.com/

1. Wash the CD with hand soap and water

Only one product?
http://www.wd40.com/AboutUs/index.html
Lava, 3 in one, carpet fresh...

Wrong. They also make that stuff that makes your toilet water blue, carpet freshener, carpet cleaner, multi-purpose cleaner, and even hand cleaner.

Wrong. They also make that stuff that makes your toilet water blue, carpet freshener, carpet cleaner, multi-purpose cleaner, and even hand cleaner.

Wrong. They also make that stuff that makes your toilet water blue, carpet freshener, carpet cleaner, multi-purpose cleaner, and even hand cleaner.

Wrong. They also make that stuff that makes your toilet water blue, carpet freshener, carpet cleaner, multi-purpose cleaner, and even hand cleaner.

Wrong. They also make that stuff that makes your toilet water blue, carpet freshener, carpet cleaner, multi-purpose cleaner, and even hand cleaner.

Actually, the WD-40 company's product line is sizeable (and growing). http://www.wd40.com/ [they make lava soap... I love that stuff] I understand your point though -- to succeed you must adapt ...but sometimes there's nothing to adapt to because everything is still the same, you just want to be different (iPod? *barf*).

OK, I'll bite:
http://www.wd40.com/Brands/index.html

Lists:
Lava, 2000 flushes, Carpet Fresh, 3-in-ONE, Lava Pro, X-14, and Spot Shot in addition to WD-40.
So which is the one product?

Damn 2000 flushes splashback...

Looks like they are assembling this thing out in the open!
No building to put it in!

When it rains, they are going to have one Wizard-of-Oz Tin Man to oil up.

Imagine the look on the faces of some revenuers when they come up on this thing in the middle of the woods!

The zylene is sold as Goof Off, and available in the paint department at Home Depot. It has a nasty smell to it.

I find that for many purposes, WD-40 (warning: audio on site) does the same trick, is cheaper, not smelly, and (perhaps?) not as carcinogenic.

...we all know you should wipe down after cleaning with whatever material you choose to apply. A spider web in the barrel of a shotgun can be lethal. There is always a need for care and common sense when dealing with any weapon.

Just a note...

Seems someone thinks WD-40 is ok for guns...

"What about using WD-40 on my sports equipment? WD-40 is safe and effective to use on all types of sporting goods. Use WD-40 on your bike to clean, degrease and lubricate your chain, derailleur, gears, cogs, and moving parts. It will help remove stickers. Use WD-40 to clean and protect your gun. It will prevent corrosion and it won't damage bluing. Spray it on dirt bikes to protect parts and prevent mud from sticking. Use it on watercraft to protect metal surfaces from corrosion and to drive out moisture. WD-40 is also great for cleaning golf clubs and preventing rust on hockey skate blades."