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Comment by coatmatter

11 hours ago

One (not recommended) way to test this statement is to spray some on the kitchen floor and see what happens later.

that's fine, but because it is sometimes slippery does not make it a lubricant.

  • Fine, put up or shut up. Post some proof.(About WD-40, not slippery things.)

    • Some things are lubricants for a little while, until they suddenly become the opposite. Wood glue, for example.

      That’s how I would describe the original and most common WD-40 formula: a passable short-term lubricant for quick and dirty jobs, but not a long-term high quality lubricant, like, say, 3-in-1 (graphite) or silicone lubricants.

      Adding to the confusion is that WD-40 sells a silicone lubricant that is a much better lubricant for many purposes than the original formula.