What spray lube do you like?

[ruffdog]

I have been using Lubriplate Chain and Cable lube for many years now.

 

[timberwolf1]

PB Blaster seemed to change the formula years ago, and I have not had much luck with it since. It used to sizzle after you sprayed it. That's no longer the case.

I have tried many penetrating oils, and some do better at some things than others.

To protect surfaces, I like Fluid film or Corrosion Free. Wool Wax would be similar, but I've never tried it. These products stick around after you spray them and are great from a protection standpoint. My truck has been sprayed with Corrosion Free for 7 years. The underneath it looks the same as the day I purchased it, and there is plenty of salt here in the winter.

For freeing rusted parts, Sea Foam Deep Creep works well and works better with some heat. Schaeffer's Penetro 90 has also worked well. In my limited use of it, Liquid Wrench seemed like a good product, as did Texas Refinery Corporation Super-EEZ penetrating oil.

The worst penetrating oil I have ever used is regular WD40. Ballistol works so much better as a jack of all trades penetrating oil, cleaner, and lubricant.

 

[Too many Kubotas]

You have to give WD-40 some credit, though.

Tons of that inferior product are still being sold, for some reason. Bad habits are hard to get away from, I guess.

 

[ruffdog]

You have to give WD-40 some credit, though.

Tons of that inferior product are still being sold, for some reason. Bad habits are hard to get away from, I guess.

Maybe because of the price. At $20+ the good lubes are a bit more expensive.

 

[ArlyA]

You have to give WD-40 some credit, though.

Tons of that inferior product are still being sold, for some reason. Bad habits are hard to get away from, I guess.

I use the original for parts cleaning and contact type for drying my trailer plug.

 

[thepumpguysc]

I was at the store the other day looking for some lube..
They had the usual WD40 and such..
THEN I saw some:
KNOCK’ER LOOSE..
I asked the old fella behind the counter if it was any good.. he said, for 9.00 it autta be..(lol)
I tried it.. OMG FELLAS.!!! I’ll never use anything else again.!!! It is FANTASTIC..

 

[oosik]

For lube - motorcycle chain spray lube. For cleaning - WD40.

 

[BubbaSam]

I use Fluid Film for lubrication. I use WD 40 to remove rust or to free up rusted things.

I have to agree... Fluid Film for lubrication and WD40 for a multiple of uses ie: key switch lube, rust removal, glue removal, etc. Somewhere out there there's a list of 101 things to do with WD40. But fluid film has been the best for general lubrication to date!

 

[BrierPatch]

Tri-Flow.

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My draft inducer fan gummed up and stopped working after about 5-7 years on my furnace. Talked to HVAC installer and he said they had alot of problems with that motor and a new one was $300 and it wasn't compatible with control board and would need a new $300 controller. I said that's ridiculous. I could tell it was just gummed up not bad bearing or anything. I had a can of Tri-flow my dad had given me about 15 years prior. Needless to say, I'm still running furnace on same motor 13-15 years later. Made a believer out of me. I use it everywhere I used to use WD40 and it is 100 times better. I think it's like a bike chain lubricant and leaves a Teflon coating. Surprised the bike guys earlier didn't mention it.

PB blaster makes a product like Fluid Film. Supposed to last longer. I'm going to try it this fall as an undercoat protectant.

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I like Kroil for a penetrating oil also, but PB blaster works well also, but I think Kroil works better.

 

[cdestuck]

Use to swear by Kroil but they have totally out priced it. Have switched over to PB Blaster. Works great

 

[Little Red Tractor]

I've been a Break-Free guy for years. Started using it on guns and it ended up on about everything else.
I've also gone back to just an basic oil can for some applications. It's not as active as the modern ones, but there's something satisfying about the old tunka-tunka-tunka, of putting a couple drops of liquid on a part hand having it free up. I use it on the 3 point hitch components and similar things.

 

[kenbgbill]

WD-40 is primarily fish oil. All natural and among the most universal products out there…rust, loosening, mild lubricant, grill cleaner, fish bait enhancer,,,the list is almost endless. And yes, it won’t hurt you if you unintentionally get some in your eyes or mouth. Whether it’s right or not for your application is the only question.

 

[m5040]

Carwell CP90. The best vehicle rust preventer I have found. Even migrates between the shifter boot to the floor mat after a few years. Penetrates into joints in sheet metal.

Carwell Rust Inhibitor CP90

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[bouncer421]

Tri- flow with Teflon

 

[boatmoter]

The world seems to default to WD40 for all spray lubricant applications. But I don't think it was even supposed to be a lubricant, it was supposed to displace water (I read that they were trying Water Displacer formulas and the 40th trial worked really well, hence WD40).

I'm going back to LPS1 for lighter lubrication and LPS2 for heavier. I had to order it, whereas you can practically get WD40 at convenience stores. But it is designed for lubrication.

I'm sticking with WD40 for displacing water, for example on the battery maintainer plugs and sockets.

For preventing rust, I like Fluid Film, which is wool wax in a spray can.

What do you think? Hmm, this would make a decent poll....

actually WD40 was made by 2 guys in a garage for Nasa. it was for spraying & lube on space craft that would lube even under high tempt's. then later on sold to the public. I keep rust buster for the rust penetrating spray, spray silicone for lubricating vehicle door weather stripping & on AC Orings, & WD 40 for everything in between

 

[ArlyA]

WD-40 is primarily fish oil. All natural and among the most universal products out there…rust, loosening, mild lubricant, grill cleaner, fish bait enhancer,,,the list is almost endless. And yes, it won’t hurt you if you unintentionally get some in your eyes or mouth. Whether it’s right or not for your application is the only question.

Are you certain of that?
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WD-40, 50–60% naphtha (petroleum), hydrotreated heavy. <25% petroleum base oils. <10% naphtha (petroleum), hydrodesulfurized heavy (contains: 1,2,4-trimethyl benzene, 1,3,5-trimethyl benzene, xylene, mixed isomers) 2–4% carbon dioxide.

 

[DonSJ]

The world seems to default to WD40 for all spray lubricant applications. But I don't think it was even supposed to be a lubricant, it was supposed to displace water (I read that they were trying Water Displacer formulas and the 40th trial worked really well, hence WD40).

I'm going back to LPS1 for lighter lubrication and LPS2 for heavier. I had to order it, whereas you can practically get WD40 at convenience stores. But it is designed for lubrication.

I'm sticking with WD40 for displacing water, for example on the battery maintainer plugs and sockets.

For preventing rust, I like Fluid Film, which is wool wax in a spray can.

What do you think? Hmm, this would make a decent poll....

I’m late to the conversation, but if this helps…
I use light tool oils as general lubricants, dry lube for locks, White lube or Fluid Film where thicker viscosity is required. I love fluid film for rust protection. I use it on my truck twice a year, spraying the entire underside, inside rocker panels, doors, fenders, and anywhere I can fit the nozzle of the spray gun. It also works great as a lubricant on door/hood hinges. I buy it in gallon containers online. Purchased their spray gun as well. I try not to get it on the exhaust pipes or mufflers but inevitably it happens. Smells like lamb chops on the grill.

 

[aircommuter]

I use PB or Deep Creep for rusted threads and for light lubricant I agree with Tri-Flo with teflon. For corrosion protection I use Dinitrol, originally for my airplane. It’s what United was using.

 

[joea99]

The world seems to default to WD40 for all spray lubricant applications. But I don't think it was even supposed to be a lubricant, it was supposed to displace water (I read that they were trying Water Displacer formulas and the 40th trial worked really well, hence WD40).

I'm going back to LPS1 for lighter lubrication and LPS2 for heavier. I had to order it, whereas you can practically get WD40 at convenience stores. But it is designed for lubrication.

I'm sticking with WD40 for displacing water, for example on the battery maintainer plugs and sockets.

For preventing rust, I like Fluid Film, which is wool wax in a spray can.

What do you think? Hmm, this would make a decent poll....

WD-40 can be a "mild" lubricant or work to "loosen" thickened oil or grease in joints.

Wool Wax is available in spray cans. It stinks less than FF.