WD-40 will disolve grease so it not good for long term lubrication.

 

I've used WD40 for years on belts and have never had one come apart or separate because of it. Show me one instance where it's been responsible for destroying a belt and I'll shut up.

Another good use during the winter months. Ever had the problem of your doors being frozen shut due to freezing rain or melting snow? Spray some WD40 on the weather stripping and you'll not have this problem.

I've used WD40 on every piece of weather stripping on my truck 3-4 times a year since it was brand new and the doors have never frozen shut and the rubber is still soft and looks brand new. No cracks, no splits, no deterioration whatsoever and I've been doing this for almost 12 years so don't knock it if you haven't tried it!

 

jeez, dude...

I'm thinking Toby Kieth must have had a relationship similar to you and your WD-40 but with those Solo cups... I sense you're about to break out in song or something..

Go ahead and use it if you like!! On belts, all day long!! I won't.. that's pretty much all there is to take from this.. why do you feel threatened because of a floggin red solo cup?

OP, sorry bout your thread.. I'm done.. carry on..

 

Red Solo cups are evil. They lay in wait at the edge of the table for an unsuspecting victim to come along, so they can deposit their fluid contents down their leg. You can't trust them. Always stick with the blue cups.......

 

All I'm saying is don't knock it unless you've tried. Experience is a dear teacher!

I'm done!

BTW...I hate having to use a Solo cup!

 

I've successfully used bars of ivory soap as belt dressing. It obviously comes off when it gets wet though.

 

Wd-40 is great for a lot of uses, just not for breaking bolts loose for one. For temporarily lubing something and for spraying inside dizzy caps and light bulb sockets or electrical connections is fine , but it works temporarily(which is why they sell so much of it). The problem is, it is over 50% mineral spirits, which evaporates fairly rapidly.

 

After all these issues and driving responsibly, I tried my luck down a snowy untouched road. I didn't think of the ice under the fresh blanket and did two full spins from top to bottom. Tried to pump brakes and steer out of it but it was clearly solid ice. Ended up avoiding two perpendicularly parked cars but brushed up against the wires going into the ground that are attached to the telephone poles. Everything is mechanically fine, luckily, but now I have scratches down to metal and a busted passenger tail light. Everyone is saying this truck is cursed but I was just ridiculously stupid trying that lol now i have some minor body work to do. I'll take pics and post when i get to my computer. Gonna need some input on fixing so I don't have to get ripped off from local body shop. Unfortunately, my mechanic that does absolutely everything is 90 miles away and I can't fit it into my schedule right now to get it up there. Its down to metal in spots and with it being winter I need to get it covered ASAP. I also need a new tail light assembly. I found some for $42 online with matching color new. Sound about right?

 

Just hit the bare metal with some primer/sealer. (the sealer part is the most important.) That will keep it from rusting until you can deal with it properly.

 

Should I sand some if needed or just cover it and worry about doing it right when i have time?