what lubricant to use instead of WD40?

[tgr]

We're always being told that WD40 is (funnily enough) actually a water dispersant and not a lubricant.

So what do people recommend as a lubricant that is as liquid as WD40 and can be delivered both by spray and narrow pipe attached to the nozzle (like WD40)?

Thanks

[Ziplobb]

Wurth Ultra 2040 or gun oil

[tgr]

Thanks! Is it safe to use on plastic e.g. slip rings?

[InitialDave]

It always depends what it is you're trying to lubricate.

Plastic on plastic I'd probably use a silicon lubricant.

[tgr]

Are they all the same Dave - could you recommend one?

[Dogwatch]

I think they're all pretty much the same. I hardly use WD40 these days, mostly it is silicone lube which is much cleaner. When I had new windows installed the company recommended silicone lube rather than WD40 (which I have plenty of!).

I purchased a large can of Wynne's Clear-Lube from Halfords a while back which has done me well. I think they used to do their own but I couldn't find any at the time.

[InitialDave]

Pretty much my opinion. I've been using a Halford silicone spray for plastic and rubber, mainly because it's what I have to hand.

[Chris32345]

Depends for what purpose and what you are lubricating
Plastic and rubber don't use wd40
Metal on metal better with PTFE or spray lithium grease


Wd40 does make a good cleaner /degreasers to help get things moving before covering with something more substantial

[tgr]

From my perspective the latest thing I want to deal with is the occasional squeak on a plastic to plastic slip ring

[TuonoPants]

GT85. I use it on everything and prefer it to WD40 although not for any rational reason other than it's often on offer in Halfords bike dept.

[sgtBerbatov]

I quite like the Silicone WD40 spray, I use it if things are a bit squeaky.

If something is stiff and needs to come off, then I use PlusGas. Hands down the best thing I've ever used.

[tgr]

Thanks I actually have plus gas - but that's an entirely different need/application

[E-bmw]

sgtBerbatov said:

If something is stiff and needs to come off, then I use PlusGas.

OOO ERRR!

[rigga]

Another GT85 user here
To free off anything I use a 50/50 mix of acetone /ATF

[227bhp]

Given the lack of application I can only assume Maximus lube would suit you.

[sgtBerbatov]

E-bmw said:

sgtBerbatov said:

If something is stiff and needs to come off, then I use PlusGas.

OOO ERRR!

Said the actress to the bishop!

[anonymous-user]

What would you use for a throttle cable (at the engine bay end where cable appears out of plastic tubing)?

[GreenV8S]

janesmith1950 said:

What would you use for a throttle cable (at the engine bay end where cable appears out of plastic tubing)?

Silicone spray, or just about any light oil.