wd-40 cans

[jd4020puller]

Just wondering if I am the only one having trouble with these new wd-40 cans running out of propellant when they are still half full. Tired of taking a screwdriver and punching a hole in them to get the rest of it out.

 

[Jim in Ma.]

I had that problem too - I did what you did and put it in a screw top jar.

 

[36 Coupe]

Wd 40 is a joke anyway,Spray some on a cast iron saw table and watch the gum form.A revolver oiled with wd 40 stopped working because of gum deposits.

 

[flying belgian]

I know it's a lot of screwing around but take it back to store where you bought it and they will replace it.

 

[Anonymous-0]

Remember that WD-40 is not a lubricant it is a water displacer = WD

 

[Anonymous-0]

at work we gave up on the aerosols and bought a gallon of liquid and two hand-pumped spray bottles... they never run out of propellant! ...D

 

[Goose]

Yup. The U.S. Navy had WD-40 formulated to disperse water off of ignition systems. That's all it was ever intended to do.

The "WD" stands for "water dispersant" and it was the 40th formula they tested.

 

[plow hand]

Does the straw break off in side? I know I've turned them upside down and sprayed to get it all out.

 

[rossow (mn)]

To directly answer your question, yes, I am always punching and dumping, putting the leftover WD40 into an old oil can to use what's left after the propellant runs out. It seems to be an inherent problem.

 

[Bspauld]

I use JB 80, costs a little more but it stops rust and lubricates and lasts,If you spray it on rust it foams up and it rust colored

 

[GordoSD]

The only "petroleum" product in WD-40 is fish oil. It is NOT a lubricant. It is NOT a penetrating oil. It should only be used as a water displacement or a preservative.
It WILL do a good job of loosening up grease and oil. Use it prior to pressure or hand washing.

Gordo

 

[Anonymous-0]

Does not contain fish oil, urban myth. It does contain oil so it IS a lubricant. Any thin oil is classified as a penetrating oil so it is also a penetrating oil.

 

[Georgetown]

I used to sell JB products. I'd go to fairs and other celebrations and put on demonstrations.

I could take a viscosity tester and make WD40 look like tap water compared to JB80.

 

[Dusty MI]

You guys can bad mouth WD 40 all you want. It is a good water dispersant and for me it works for a light penetrate and a light lubricant. I can carry 1 can in our motor home instead of 3. If I need something better I do it when I'm home.

Dusty

 

[BTW-Id]

OK! Just to set the record straight - WD-40 has [u:61deb8f0f8]No[/u:61deb8f0f8] fish oil as stated before. The can contians mostly mineral spirits (paint thinner) which is used as a carrier liquid to distribute the WD-40 formula. WD-40 in it's raw form [u:61deb8f0f8]looks[/u:61deb8f0f8] like soft beef fat and the formuls is known only to about 3 people in the world. No, really, it is a secret formula that is highly garded.

It is a great cleaner becuse of the mineral spirits and has never been promoted as a lubricant because it's not.

It was developed by a privite citizen as part of a govt contract and yes it stands for water displacement formula #40.

Been to the plant. Had a tour. My Brother is a mucky muck there.

FYI

 

[guido]

Hello Goose,
I have a can of wd40 that has paper around the can, remember that far back?
Any who! Do you know how old it maybe. I'm thinking the 70's. I just keep it though.
By the way it still sprays just fine.
Guido.

 

[Cas]

I am pretty sure WD40 has wintergreen oil,
petroleum distillates, and propellant. This
would explain the water dispersing, and maybe
a very light lubricant.

 

[36 Coupe]

No wintergreen oil.

 

[Anonymous-0]

Right from their website:

"WD-40 is the ultimate multi-purpose problem solver. WD-40 cleans/degreases, penetrates to loosen up stuck parts, prevents corrosion and is a light lubricant."

But what do they know, they just make the stuff!

 

[36 Coupe]

They dont use it.

 

[back2class]

me too. the new cans stink

 

[DeltaRed]

I stopped useing WD40.I now use PB Blaster,lots better,cheaper,too.