Fw: [TowerTalk] DMSO in WD-40 (NOT)

[Robert Harris]

Pete
It does say "Lubricates" on the back of the can I have and also makes that
statement on first page of their website. www.wd40.com.
Just some observations you might or might not be interested in.
73s
Bob Harris
wa8tuo

----- Original Message -----
From: Bill Coleman AA4LR <aa4lr@radio.org>
To: Pete Smith <n4zr@contesting.com>; <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 1999 8:46 AM
Subject: RE: [TowerTalk] DMSO in WD-40 (NOT)


>
> On 12/8/99 9:54, Pete Smith at n4zr@contesting.com wrote:
>
> >This is a total red herring.  WD-40 is compounded of highly-volatile
> >petroleum distillates.
>
> The key word is "highly-volatile". That means that it is GONE in a matter
> of days and any lubricating properties with it.
>
> WD-40 is good for loosening stuck hardware and other such temporary
> lubrication needs. It is not a long-term lubricant. In fact, the can
> doesn't have the word "lubricant" anywhere on it.
>
> Try this experiment: Find a squeeky door hinge in your house. Use WD-40
> on it. It will stop squeeking. Keep a record of how long it takes for the
> squeek to come back. Try again with LPS 2.
>
>
>
> Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL        Mail: aa4lr@radio.org
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>
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