Ever tried WD-40?

[d4m.test]

Frozen up? Noisy rotor?
One small shot of WD-40 one on each balance pivot and the watches take right off ...
and continue running well for the next 35 Years.

Found this on the net and would like to hear some comments. :rotors:
Is this the way reps get "serviced" when You send them back to China?
Any fellow member who actually tried it out and reports on good resultsJ

 

[Kleen]

WD40 is not a lubricant any more than kerosene, water etc...

 

[Faranglaos]

Myth:WD-40 Multi-Use Product is not really a lubricant.
Fact:
While the “W-D” in WD-40 stands for Water Displacement, WD-40Multi-Use Product is a unique, special blend of lubricants. The product’s formulation also contains anti-corrosion agents and ingredients for penetration, water displacement and soil removal.


http://wd40.com/about-us/myths-legends-fun-facts/

 

[Faranglaos]

Myth:WD-40 Multi-Use Product is not really a lubricant.
Fact:
While the “W-D” in WD-40 stands for Water Displacement, WD-40Multi-Use Product is a unique, special blend of lubricants. The product’s formulation also contains anti-corrosion agents and ingredients for penetration, water displacement and soil removal.

 

[Nikoteen]

Personally i cannot vouch for WD-40 on watches but it is great for cutting down noisy stuff...hinges etc....BUT i use something way better called 'Duck Oil' on my motorbike....chain, cables etc. WD-40 over time with movement does change its structure. Duck Oil remains fluid.

 

[rolexwatchfan]

Tastes bad with Pepsi, mixed with Coke-that's another story. :hehehe:

 

[frigpig]

By the way........WD eats rubber. Not so great in a watch.

 

[COLDI]

I wouldn't do it...but thats just me!

 

[cybee]

Lubricate 2 or 3 of the rotor bearings with 9010 lube.

 

[Mike116]

It's great for dissolving the glue or double sided tape on bezel inserts.put your watch bezel down on plate etc with just enough to soak the insert.leave overnight.lift the pearl off and gently lift it up with a tooth pick or I use a needle and bend the sharp end to make a small hook.works a treat

 

[redrising]

Why WD-40? There are other better alternative?

 

[d4m.test]

Hi All and thanks a lot. It´s fun learning more like WD-40Multi-Use Product - will get me that too and the glue -dissolving trick for the pearl/insert is a great one if needed.

 

[trailboss99]

Is that article actually suggesting the use of WD-40 in a watch?????
No bloody way! Never, ever, ever do that.

WD40 is not a lubricant any more than kerosene, water etc...

Myth:WD-40 Multi-Use Product is not really a lubricant.
Fact:
While the “W-D” in WD-40 stands for Water Displacement, WD-40Multi-Use Product is a unique, special blend of lubricants. The product’s formulation also contains anti-corrosion agents and ingredients for penetration, water displacement and soil removal.


http://wd40.com/about-us/myths-legends-fun-facts/

^^^^^^NOT THIS ^^^^^^
As a lubricant WD-40 is a truckload of fail.

 

[Alex_P1]

I've always found the solvents in WD-40 actually wash away residue of lubricants, and when the WD-40 dries out, the thing is worse than before!

Seems that using WD-40 on something is a good way for a lot of WD-40 to get sold...