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"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 about using WD-40 on my sports equipment?
WD-40 is safe and effective to use on all types of sporting goods. Use WD-40 on your bike to clean, degrease and lubricate your chain, derailleur, gears, cogs, and moving parts. It will help remove stickers. Use WD-40 to clean and protect your gun. It will prevent corrosion and it won't damage bluing. Spray it on dirt bikes to protect parts and prevent mud from sticking. Use it on watercraft to protect metal surfaces from corrosion and to drive out moisture. WD-40 is also great for cleaning golf clubs and preventing rust on hockey skate blades.
What is the propellant in WD-40?
A propellant is the stuff that helps pump WD-40 out of the can. The propellant used in WD-40 is carbon dioxide (CO2). CO2 is an inert gas which helps empty the can. Plus, the addition of CO2 reduced the number of VOCs, which helps preserve the environment. Be sure to point the spray nozzle toward the dot on the top of the can to ensure that the can fully empties."
BTW - not all silicon sprays are safe for rubber - for instance I have a can of STP silicon spray and it states on the can to avoid rubber. 3M makse several prouducts that are safe for rubber.
My tire guy tells me to only use rubber tire products on tires, never Armor All.
UMMM ... Who owns this brick? I made my daughters check the fluids and tires EVERY week when they were driving our bricks. My wife made them change a tire in her presence, a skill that served Christine well when she had a flat in a remote area of Saskatchewan. The local garage was impressed that she could change a tire on the Dodge FWD pick-up that she used for work.
Actually your son should put the WD40 where you think it is needed.
In winter I clean my door seals with WD 40 then apply a rubber safe silicon spray with a paper towel. I like the fact that I can see the shiny silicon after this treatment.
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'96 855R,'64 PV544 driver, '67 P1800 basket case, '95 855, '95 854, the first three are mine, heh, heh, 415,000 miles put on 9 bricks
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