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[–] Eternal192@anarchist.nexus 20 points 9 hours ago (2 children)

If you are a big fan WD-40 then use WD-40 White Lithium for lubrication because normal WD-40 is not a lubricant.

[–] anomnom@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 hours ago

If you don’t want it covered in white goop, or it’s a lock, use dry lube. WD-40 used to sell a ptfe lube that worked really well, but I don’t know if it’s still available.

[–] tal@lemmy.today 8 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

It does lubricate, but it's not as effective as dedicated lubricants.

[–] lokalhorst@feddit.org 6 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

It almost seems like it's a multi purpose tool, just like duct tape

[–] SailorFuzz@lemmy.world 5 points 6 hours ago* (last edited 6 hours ago) (2 children)

Which is also one of the worst tapes for the job its named for.

Actually duct tape sucks at most jobs its used for. It dries out, it cracks, its not airtight, the glue degrades quickly...

[–] ParadoxSeahorse@lemmy.world 2 points 1 hour ago

Because it was just trademark dodging, you should be using it on ducks

[–] NigelFrobisher@aussie.zone 3 points 4 hours ago

Cos it’s actually a trademark-avoiding name for unbranded Duck Tape.

[–] 5715@feddit.org 2 points 5 hours ago* (last edited 5 hours ago)

Instructions unclear, annoying roommate is covered in WD-40

[–] kungen@feddit.nu 2 points 9 hours ago

I'm in the CRC 5-56 gang.