What to use instead of wd40?
What to use instead of wd40?
There have been a few discussions about using an alternative to wd40 when waterprooofing electrics
Something like ar50?
I am sure it was AMQ
Something like ar50?
I am sure it was AMQ
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Re: What to use instead of wd40?
GT85 is good. Also good as a cleaner and acts as a good barrier on paintwork so if you get loads of bugs on your bike they just wipe of nice and easy. Used to use it on my mountain and road bikes when I cycled. Worked a treat.
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Re: What to use instead of wd40?
Acf-50 and wd40 are the only ones I know off
Re: What to use instead of wd40?
Well WD is a dispersant so disperses any water away. But just to throw something else into the box, here's an alternative http://www.bilthamber.com/lubrication/ferrosol A bit pricey but has many uses and by going by the rest of Bilts products I have used, this should be the dogs dangles. Not tried it myself but I think next time I'm ordering some wax and stuff I may give it a go. Been meaning to get some for a while.
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Re: What to use instead of wd40?
Wurth do something called ultra 2040, it's brilliant stuff far better than WD40, it's probably expensive wurth stuff usually is but my work buys it for me ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
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Re: What to use instead of wd40?
Plus gas if its the releasing properties you are after
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Re: What to use instead of wd40?
ACF 50 is very good at waterproofing, rustproofing, is thicker than WD or GT85 so stays longer. I use it a lot excellent stuff
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Re: What to use instead of wd40?
Agreedalternative_vtr wrote:ACF 50 is very good at waterproofing, rustproofing, is thicker than WD or GT85 so stays longer. I use it a lot excellent stuff
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Re: What to use instead of wd40?
Dielectric grease or Silicone grease is best for what you want...Loads on ebay, get it right into the plugs & joints.Flatline wrote:There have been a few discussions about using an alternative to wd40 when waterproofing electrics
Something like ar50?
I am sure it was AMQ
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Re: What to use instead of wd40?
I'm quite partial to using a spot of vaseline myself.
Just get a big glob of it in the palm of your hand and then stuff it into all your plugs and sockets.
The great thing is, the Mrs always has some around the house somewhere so you don't get caught out halfway through a job and have to go out and buy some....Mind you, it must look a bit odd running up to the garage with vaseline in one hand and a box of tissues in the other
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Just get a big glob of it in the palm of your hand and then stuff it into all your plugs and sockets.
The great thing is, the Mrs always has some around the house somewhere so you don't get caught out halfway through a job and have to go out and buy some....Mind you, it must look a bit odd running up to the garage with vaseline in one hand and a box of tissues in the other
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Re: What to use instead of wd40?
This is a family site, I think we can leave it at thatPete.L wrote:I'm quite partial to using a spot of vaseline myself.
Just get a big glob of it in the palm of your hand and then...
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Never mind.. :lol; :lol;Pete.L wrote:IMind you, it must look a bit odd running up to the garage with vaseline in one hand and a box of tissues in the other![]()
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