WD-40 uses

[eingineer]

During the march issue of car action they used motor spray to displace water while breaking in a motor. WD-40 displaces water, but can it be used in R/C? If not what can it be used for?

[JP]

WD = water displacement, not a lubricant. I wouldnt use it for cleaning a motor or putting it on electronics. I would use it for the chassis so dirt is easier to clean up.

[rvrrun]

I would use it for the
chassis so dirt is easier to clean up.

Yes, as the name implies WD (Water Displacement) and -40 (40th formula tried), WD-40 displaces water in an effort to ruduce oxidation. For the same reason you recommend not using it on a motor or electronics, I would also warn against its use on a chassis to make cleanup easier. While very few people know the exact formula for WD-40, I can assure you that it is an oil and, as such, will do an incredible job of attracting dirt rather than making its cleanup easier.

MS

[JoeTheShmoe]

JP, WD-40 does have oil in it im fairly sure. So wouldnt it be a little bit of a lubricant? And i also wouldnt use it on electronics.. http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/smile.gif

[This message has been edited by JoeTheShmoe (edited 03-08-2001).]

[JoeTheShmoe]

and another one of its uses........ FLAMETHROWER!! hehehehe.. It sure takes care of those darn silk worms the make trees look all screwed up!

[rvrrun]

and another one of its uses........ FLAMETHROWER!!

*Galant overpowering and kicking in...*

Kids, don't try this at home!

*Now Goofus...*

Yeah, its fun.

MS

[tc3_guy_0059]

get some of it spray on a smooth concrete floor and then run a mini-z on it, some of my friends tried it and they said it was bad.