Becky Mahoney wrote:
>
> And I personally owe a HUGE debt of gratitude to this product for it's
> ability to remove adhesive. While replacing the vinyl on the area
> between the dash and the windshield, I accidentally sprayed some
> adhesive all over the left front fender....all over the brand new
> paint. I didn't realize what I had done for about 3 days. When I did,
> I tried rubbing it off.....no luck. I was just about in tears thinking
> I had ruined my brand new paint job when my 13 year old son suggested I
> try some WD-40. (smart kid!!!) It took a few applications and some
> gentle rubbing, but I am happy to say the paint looks great!
>
> I, like alot of people, use a couple of products for a multitude of
> purposes. Something breaks....super glue to the rescue...something
> doesn't slide, (obviously stuck)...WD-40. The reason it's stuck may not
> be an immediate concern, whereas getting it unstuck is. Grab that which
> you 'THINK' might work. Guess I'm not perfect either.
>
> Becky
> 69 MGB with it's paint still intact!
>
> Chuck Schaefer wrote:
> >
> > Going back to the original topic, I think it was related to the use of
> > WD-40 as a rusty nut penetrating oil.
> >
> > My can clearly states the following:
> >
> > Lubricates moving parts.....
> > Cleans....
> > Protects against rust.....
> > Penetratesto free stuck parts.....
> > Displaces moisture......
> >
> > I find that most of this is advertising. It does poorly as a penetrant
> > and poorly as a lubricant. There are many products that do an average
> > job at these functions and they are hands down better than WD-40.
> >
> > But... It is excellant as a cleaner. I use it to remove grease, oil and
> > adhesive. I use it when I clean bearings. After the obligatory cleansing
> > in solvent, I spray some on the bearings and spin using my compressor's
> > air gun.
> >
> > Also it is very good at water displacement. As a matter of fact, That is
> > what it was designed to do. It took many trys at the formula but htey
> > finally got it. Hence the name WD-40. It was the 40th attempt at making
> > a water displacement product (WD).
> >
> > If it is a rusty nut you want loose. Try some other snake oil product.
> > You couldn't do worse.
> >
> > Of course this is just my opinion. I may be wrong.
> >
> > Chuck Schaefer
WD-40 also will do a great job of lubing the rubber gaskets around a
windshield glass if you have to remove it-nothing else does as well.
John
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