Arnold Schmidt wrote: >>I know that Protec and my old standby, naptha and silicone, are better lubricants, but WD-40 is considerably cheaper than the first, and more available than the second, in a pinch, so would it work, or would it make a "big mess?" << Big mess is a good way to put it. Under certain conditions, WD-40 will actually corrode some metals. The result is good old green "vertigris" as we commonly call it. In addition, WD-40 does not maintain its low viscosity. It gums up pretty badly over time. You can see this yourself by observing the nozzle of a lightly used WD-40 spray can after a year or two - full of collected dust and dirt, and quite gummy. Don Mannino RPT 74473.624@compuserve.com
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