WD-40/ Other Lubs, Opinions

Motorcraftman · Jan 24, 2012

Thers a Product thats sitting right next to the wd40 Spray can,at wally World Labeled "Super-Tech" Lubricant, QUESTION: is this the same as WD or other, it's about a Buck or so Cheaper than wd? anyone have any Info on this... Thanks! Larry KF4LKU

Texasmark1 · Jan 24, 2012

Only thing I can honestly say is pull up the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for the product(s) and check the contents.

Down heah, as the story goes, it took the masterminds at WD (Water Displacer)-40, 40 different chemical experiments to uncover what they chose to market.

For a moisture displacer, quasi rust melter, and anti squeak solution, light oil, have at it. That is all that I would use it for.

Mark

RayP(MI) · Jan 24, 2012

I"ve used both, like the supertech for general lubricating. WD is best used as a water displacement agent, although I have had good success with spray silicone, especially on gaskets around car doors, ignition wires.

A while ago, I disassembled a 5 bar hayrake. Used several different lubes/penetrants, including the famous PB Blaster. After several applications over a week"s period - each to specific nut, NONE of the penetrants penetrated beyond a couple threads. When I finally attacked them with an impact wrench, all of the nuts came off dry.

Dachshund · Jan 24, 2012

I stopped buying WD awhile back. I got tired of the can loosing it's "spray power" with 1/3 of the can left. I use the Super Tech stuff instead. Cheaper, you can get it all out of the can, and it works just as good.

VicS · Jan 24, 2012

Just came in after working on the brakes of my neighbor's horse trailer-camper. He had the super-tech and I had the WD40 with the new flip spout. We both agreed the new spout was worth the extra money. Much less waste, and the top doesn't get knocked off in the tool box. Vic

GeneMO · Jan 24, 2012

Well when it comes to a drill press, we always kept a plastic container of good ole hog lard handy. Dip the bit in at the start, then as the bit warms up we would take the tub and stick it up on the hot drill bit.

My dad always swore by it and it seemed to work great.

Gene

Pale Rider · Jan 24, 2012

I"ve wondered about that myself with reference to just how good a lubricant it is. I"ve heard about half and half that it isn"t a lubricant at all but rather a solvent. I really don"t know if that makes sense at all or if those that say as much are just talking out of their hat.

I will say however that I have found Liquid Wrench to be a vastly better rust penetrant. I"ve had very good success with it.

Ultradog MN · Jan 24, 2012

I think PB Blaster gives me the best service for loosening rusted bolts and as a light lubricant.
Kroil supposed to be just as good but I don't see it on store shelves as often.
Best thing WD-40 has going for it is it smells good but in my opinion not much else.
PB Blaster STINKS. Around here we call it elephant whizz.

Wayne in MN · Jan 24, 2012

Try JB-80; it is twice as good!!
The Justice Brother's product is a heavier lube than WD-40.

Old Timer in Ohio · Jan 24, 2012

Name says it all, W ater D ispcer!!
Ain"t exactly a lubricant, I find.
Liquid Wrench, works great for loosening
rusted nuts and bolts. I know there are
a helluva lot of lubricants, that work
better.

Aaron Ford · Jan 24, 2012

I like Kano Labs AeroKroil at work. Not sure where to get it for home use. I have found that Loctite puts out a penetrating oil that used cold is okay, but really shines when you heat up a part with the torch and then apply the oil. The AeroKroil burns off completely when hot but the Loctite stuff creeps deep. It has saved me a bundle.

Aaron

Janicholson · Jan 24, 2012

For real lubrication that lasts more than a week, use Tri-Flow. The residual is a synthetic non-drying oil, and PTFE Teflon powder. It is an actual lubricant, not a penetrant or WD. It does work well as a penetrant, but it lubes and stays. PB Blaster for penertant. Jim

Bodyman · Jan 24, 2012

You know what they say "opinions are like --- holes", everyone has one so I'll ad mine. I have used most all brands over the last 40 years and for my money use PB Blaster almost exclusively now days.

03machstock · Jan 24, 2012

They both work, ones cheaper, one has a better nozzle. Pick what suits you best for the job at hand.

LeonardWD45 · Jan 24, 2012

Been working on my old equipment for the last year. Some of the bolts haven't been loosened since they were put in at the factory. To get them loose I use a product that Dodge sells, about $8 a can. The penetration and loosening power of this stuff in amazing. Much better than most of the things mentioned here. I swear by this stuff.

Leonard

Anonymous-0 · Jan 24, 2012

seems to me if you break it loose with pb blaster and it is still stiff ,, follow with wd 40 and she slicks up pretty fast ,, perhaps a chemical interaction

JT Britt · Jan 24, 2012

I use Castle Thrust penetrating oil.I like how it
foams up when applied.I also use PB Blaster on occasion as well as WD-40.Sometimes i just find using WD-40 works out well on some projects, especially when odor may be a problem.I discovered PB Blaster's quality while drilling some holes in flat stock.I was using WD-40 and the bit was making a foul screeching so i decided to grab some PB Blaster and it really did quiet it right up and cut alot better.I know they make cutting fluid but i don't do alot of cutting so i used what i had.Just some thoughts i had.

ASEguy · Jan 25, 2012

If you mean the aerosol that sprays out grey, I think it's a heat riser solvent, and yes I agree it's great stuff. I used it when I worked there.

MarkB_MI · Jan 25, 2012

There's a fairly new product available at Lowe's called "Dupont Teflon Multi-Use". Good stuff.

Anonymous-0 · Jan 25, 2012

Kano labs, just google it, they sell direct market. I have used them all, only 1 do I not like. That JB 80 stuff, has a smell that would knock a buzzard off'n a gutwagon!

cjackman · Jan 25, 2012

I use a product at the GM dealer it is a heat valve lubricant and rust penetrant. Prolly the same as commented by dodge stuff. I SWEAR by this. Makes wd-40 and PB blaster look like water. Try a can you WILL be amazed.

Bspauld · Jan 25, 2012

I feel JB80 is the best to ,but cant find anyone around here that sells it

Goose · Jan 25, 2012

I used to sell JB-80. I'd go around to fairs, etc. and do demos. With a viscosity tester, I could make WD-40 look like tap water.

It's a bit pricey, but I haven't found anything better if you can find JB.

Texasmark1 · Jan 25, 2012

Funny you said that. I discovered PB several years ago on the local store shelves. I also use Kroil which is industrial grade pen oil but I have to order it and PB is pretty close in performance.

Anyway, I too was going to drill some thick steel and was out of my regular cutting oil so I grabbed a can of PB. In short, my new cutting oil is PB. Does a great job as you already know.

Mark

Mel in SW Iowa · Jan 25, 2012

Last year someone here posted some tests of various
penetrating oils that indicated that a 50/50 mix
of acetone and atf was about 50% better than commercially available penetrating oils. I mixed
up about 2 qts and have been using it. Seems to
work so far. I have it in an old pump oil can, not in a handy pressurized can.

Dave Sherburne NY · Jan 25, 2012

You have to admit WD 40 is real good for cleaning the grease off you hands.

jbp · Jan 25, 2012

Gene, it works great for cookin too. Great biscuits and fried chicken. Also works for tempering spring steel. Joe

36 Coupe · Jan 25, 2012

Heating chemicals can kill you.Brake cleaner is bad news.Welder cleaned some grease off a weld job with brake cleaner, fast trip to the ER.Theres a sticky about it on the Welding Web forum.

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