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0 pointswiredfool1y ago0 comments

WD-40 isn't really a lubricant, it's more like a de-greaser and water remover.

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singleshot_1y ago· 1 in thread

Water displacer, hence the name, right?

analog311y ago

It's a mixture of light mineral spirits and mineral oil.

Oil displaces water, who knew?

anamexis1y ago

It is a lubricant. There's a lot of confusion around this because it often isn't a great lubricant for the purposes it gets used for, like door hinges or bicycle parts. But it most definitely is a lubricant.

https://www.wd40.com/myths-legends-fun-facts/

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