[s-cars] Re: Was ist los (or ain't)? NAC

[Ed Kellock]

Yeah, I've already found that WD40 isn't really a very good penetrant.
 I only researched it quickly and forwarded the link because they
represent as a penetrant and the average consumer might not know that
there are far better products available.  That's why I have PB Blaster
around and I'll likely order up some Kroil too, now that I have that
info.

Ed

On Wed, 04 Aug 2004 16:19:50 -0400, Huw Powell <audi at humanspeakers.com> wrote:
> 
> > Now, suggestions have been made regarding the usefullness of WD40 for
> > such purposes.  Well, let's just say they ain't all that purdy?  ;-)
> >
> > Suggested replacements include Kroil, PB Blaster, Liquid Wrench, etc.
> > Any reasoned preferences before I run to FLAPS?
> 
> Buy one of each and try them all... and don't forget ammonia, and
> phosphoric acid (coca cola).
> 
> The reasoning behind using these, in general, is that WD-40 isn't
> actually designed for the job of loosening rusted fasteners.  But you
> probably heard that from the folks recommending the above products.