Yes it is a dust collector! People have a lot of uses for it, but I
restrict my usage to loosening bolts and nuts. WD-40 is not a long-term
lubricant. It evaporates, leaving behind a residue that collects dust and
may actually gum up items. I use other lubricants for long-term use, and
other rust-preventative treatments to take care of rust. WD-40 is not that
kind of tool.
Fred
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Subject: Re: dimmer control
Author: snyler <marc@animalfirm.com>
Date: 4/3/2001 11:36 AM
roadster wrote
>WD-40 is a solvent with some light oil. No Water. It might gum up some works
>after a period of time, but it will not rust metal due to it's composition.
>It's possible that metal treated with WD-40 might react with condensation
>after the WD-40 is removed (either by the user or by natural processes).
>
>Fred - So.SF
I suppose in humid areas, the propellant might condense some of the water
in the air and carry it to the surface, but I don't imagine that would be
enough to be any worry. It sure is a dust collector though, that could
be a problem on electrical contacts, I imagine
-Marc T.
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