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WD40 Ok For Hood Hinges? #990268
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I need to lube the hood hinges on my Challenger and I was wondering if WD40 might have any negative affects on the paint on my hood hinges.

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Re: WD40 Ok For Hood Hinges? [Re: YO7_A66] #990269
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it won't hurt the paint at all if it's real paint with hardener in it. spray bomb, I'm not so sure.

I don't know that WD40 is the best for hood hinges though..it's too thin and will drain out in a short time. good for a quick fix, but not long term. I would try a silicone or lithium type grease, something with some more "stick" to it.


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I need to lube the hood hinges on my Challenger and I was wondering if WD40 might have any negative affects on the paint on my hood hinges.

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I sprayed plenty of wd-40 on painted surfaces "i have bad aim" never seen a problem but i would think wd-40 would be too light. Maybe a white lithium grease would do a better job

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I ran out of the white lithium grease, so this is the reason for the question. I will stop and get some.

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Re: WD40 Ok For Hood Hinges? [Re: YO7_A66] #990272
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Actually WD40 is not meant for a lubricant. It is a water displacer. There are many products out there that will be better for you.

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Actually WD40 is not meant for a lubricant. It is a water displacer. There are many products out there that will be better for you.




It may not be the appropriate lubricant for the job, but WD40 certainly is a lubricant. Anyone who has ever used it can vouch for that. I bet it gets used 10,000:1 as a lubricant or cleaner before other uses. I love WD40!

Their website states:

What does WD-40 do?

WD-40 fulfills five basic functions:
1. CLEANS: WD-40 gets under dirt, grime and grease to clean. It also dissolves adhesives, allowing easy removal of labels, tape and excess bonding material.
2. DISPLACES MOISTURE: Because WD-40 displaces moisture, it quickly dries out electrical systems to eliminate moisture-induced short circuits.
3. PENETRATES: WD-40 loosens rust-to-metal bonds and frees stuck, frozen or rusted metal parts.
4. LUBRICATES: WD-40's lubricating ingredients are widely dispersed and tenaciously held to all moving parts.
5. PROTECTS: WD-40 protects metal surfaces with corrosion-resistant ingredients to shield against moisture and other corrosive elements.

Re: WD40 Ok For Hood Hinges? [Re: monoptn] #990274
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The 69 Dodge reproduction car manual says to put a drop or two
of motor oil on all contact points and it shows where the points are.

Re: WD40 Ok For Hood Hinges? [Re: monoptn] #990275
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you evidently have never had nut freeze to the threads while using wd40. use it on a rusty nut that heats up while turning and it will likely seize not free up. never had much luck using as a penetrant. oh it works but there many better products out there.







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