RX1 Yooper
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
A lot of things I hear, don't make sense to me, so I'm off to debunk another myth. I have sealed a piece of innertube, and a rubber band in a jar with WD40 in it.
After looking at the can to see the warning about using on rubber, and not seeing it, I started my test. To be fair, I want the people that are worried about WD40 destroying rubber, to suggest a time period for the rubber to turn to mush.
After looking at the can to see the warning about using on rubber, and not seeing it, I started my test. To be fair, I want the people that are worried about WD40 destroying rubber, to suggest a time period for the rubber to turn to mush.
Rmudmaster
Newbie
Yooper, I have been in the drywall business for 20 yrs and use WD-40 almost on a daily basis. We clean our taping equipment with water and use WD-40 as a rust inhibitor,and to lubricate moving parts. All though it is a minimal problem for us. WD-40 will shrink and break down rubber seals and gaskets over time.
I can't guess on how fast the rubbers in your experiment will break down, but I do know that ..it will happen.
I can't guess on how fast the rubbers in your experiment will break down, but I do know that ..it will happen.
RX1 Yooper
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
mudmaster,
I appreciate the info, and maybe you are right, but I wonder if the seals, and gaskets would have broken down without the WD40. If I was you, I would switch to silicon, if you think it's a problem.
I appreciate the info, and maybe you are right, but I wonder if the seals, and gaskets would have broken down without the WD40. If I was you, I would switch to silicon, if you think it's a problem.
RX1 Yooper
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
WD40.com FAQ
What surfaces or materials are OK to use WD-40 on?
WD-40 can be used on just about everything. It is safe for metal, rubber, wood and plastic. WD-40 can be applied to painted metal surfaces without harming the paint. Polycarbonate and clear polystyrene plastic are among the few surfaces on which to avoid using a petroleum-based product like WD-40.
What surfaces or materials are OK to use WD-40 on?
WD-40 can be used on just about everything. It is safe for metal, rubber, wood and plastic. WD-40 can be applied to painted metal surfaces without harming the paint. Polycarbonate and clear polystyrene plastic are among the few surfaces on which to avoid using a petroleum-based product like WD-40.
LazyBastard
TY 4 Stroke God
Rubbers will tend to deteriorate over time anyways. You don't need to add anything.
I do and will continue to spray WD40 inside tracks before I grunt 
the skidframes into a sled. It helps big time!
the skidframes into a sled. It helps big time!RX1 Yooper
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
Power,
Great idea. I'll try it.
I posted a message with the WD40 web site (WD40.com), but I guess it didn't go through. In the FAQ it said that it will not harm rubber.
Great idea. I'll try it.
I posted a message with the WD40 web site (WD40.com), but I guess it didn't go through. In the FAQ it said that it will not harm rubber.
RX1 Yooper
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
Sorry, I just noticed my original post.
JDKRXW
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
A little off topic, but........
never never never never never 'lubricate' an electric motor with WD40. A good friend of mine has a heating equipment installation company, and he would gladly pay commision to all of the hardware stores in town that sell WD40 to people that use it to 'cure' a squeeling furnace motor in the winter time. The cure lasts 24 hrs..........then the furnace motor siezes solid due to lack of lube in the bearings.
never never never never never 'lubricate' an electric motor with WD40. A good friend of mine has a heating equipment installation company, and he would gladly pay commision to all of the hardware stores in town that sell WD40 to people that use it to 'cure' a squeeling furnace motor in the winter time. The cure lasts 24 hrs..........then the furnace motor siezes solid due to lack of lube in the bearings.
LazyBastard
TY 4 Stroke God
Anybody who tries to fix a furnace blower with WD40 deserves to have their house burn down, unless they rent, in which case they really shouldn't be near the furnace to begin with.
RX1 Yooper
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
JD,
I know a guy that had a tire leaking air. He sprayed it with WD40, and in 24 hours, the tire went flat. Never, never spray a leaking tire with WD40.
I know a guy that had a tire leaking air. He sprayed it with WD40, and in 24 hours, the tire went flat. Never, never spray a leaking tire with WD40.
Yooper................................... 
> LOL 
> LOL Indy
TY 4 Stroke God
I don't know how it will effect rubber, but it is hands down the best bug and tar remover on the market.
RX1 Yooper
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
Thanks power.
You guys should check out WD40.com.
You guys should check out WD40.com.
DYNAREX
Expert
just try this and youll see-
spray a little wd40 on your track and rub with your finger untill it dries up and notice how sticky the rubber gets
try the same with silicone spray
spray a little wd40 on your track and rub with your finger untill it dries up and notice how sticky the rubber gets
try the same with silicone spray
