Comment on I hope this clears things up

Jessica@discuss.tchncs.de ⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

• Photonic@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

  Also displaces water. Still a lubricant though.

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  • Etterra@discuss.online ⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    No, though it can act as a solvent.

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  • Jessica@discuss.tchncs.de ⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    Nope

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    • JohnnyCanuck@lemmy.ca ⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

      It does have lubricating properties as it leaves an oily film. But, that film is thin and temporary which is why you shouldn’t use wd-40 as a lubricant.

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      • AvocadoSandwich@eviltoast.org ⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

        You can very well use it as a lubricant but only in situations where lubrication is required temporarily :)

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    • Photonic@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

      Ahem, from the website

      WD-40 Multi-Use Product protects metal from rust and corrosion, penetrates stuck parts, displaces moisture and lubricates almost anything.

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