WD 40

[Safarigent]

Hi all
i believe that the general consensus seems to be on using wd40 to remove rust.
can this be used on steel also and most pertinently where do i get the same in delhi?

[nagarifle]

yes it can, try any hardware shop or vehicle spare shops. have to look around your area.

[Safarigent]

naga,
thanks again for taking interest in replying.
Would that kind of stuff be the real deal?
any reputed places other than the whiskey whiskey whiskey?
what do you put on your blades when you store them?
regards,
arjun

[MoA]

Buy it from any reputed hardware store, and you should get the real deal. WD 40 is great for storage of weapons and blades. Apply liberally and leave alone. It will congeal over time, but dont worry. Apply more and wipe off to remove. I use it on all my weapons when they are being stored for a while. Havent had an issue so far.

[Safarigent]

thank you very much.
i shall go out and get a bottle tomorrow.
regards
arjun

[mundaire]

By far the biggest tool market in Delhi is at Chawri Bazaar. Take the Metro to Chawri Bazar Stn, IIRC once you exit you need to start walking towards the North East (in the direction of Jama Masjid). You can ask for directions once you exit.

Both sides of the street are lined with wholesalers selling tools, industrial lubes etc. Besides WD40 it's also the place to pick up such things as Moly grease, silicone oil, silicone grease, threadlock (Loctite blue), Delrin/ Teflon rods etc. etc. Plenty of stuff there to satisfy any DIY'er.

HTH

Cheers!
Abhijeet

[Safarigent]

thanks abhijeet,
will let you know once i get my hands on something



got it.
the brand is zorrik 88 and its a spray.
should i be using this?

[essdee1972]

ABMEHTA, Zorrik is WD40 clone made by Pidilite, but not exactly the same (WD40 has a reputedly "secret formula", like Coke). If you don't get the real McCoy in any hardware shop, and if you need large amounts of it, try the WD40 website, use the "contact us" form, and ask for Indian disributor, call up the guys, and ask for local distributor / retailer. I did the same and the Mumbai distributor actually home-delivered one gallon tin and 5 spray cans (it was easier that driving to the other end of town to get the gallon tin).
To cut it short, the Mumbai agent for WD40 is Durvesh Khot - 9324863268 (I am unable to trace the mail from WD40 company).
Cheers!
EssDee

[Safarigent]

thanks essdee

[savage]

id say ed's red is the best untill now check the the forum for more......

[brihacharan]

Hi Guys,
> Went looking for "Loctite" (blue) and was quoted Rs.450/= for a bottle of 30ml, the hardware dealer told me that it's an original made by Henkel.
> Next stop - another dealer suggested an alternate "Fevifit 33" made by Pidilite - cost Rs.20/= for 15ml.
> Pl. let me know if the price is right for Loctite (Blue) / any experience with Fevifit / is it as good as Loctite?
> Need to thredlock the screws in my IHP35 0.22cal that loosen after every 20 shots - courtsey new spring / seal / tophat / rear guide!!!
Cheers
Brihacharan

[Safarigent]

nagarifle, you got a pm

[Katana]

A good alternative for Loctite is AnaBond Blue for Rs.30. Works just as well.

[Bruno22]

Something I received via one of those chain mails. Was interesting to read and so i am sharing it. I don't know how true some of it is so please experiment at your own risk.

Before you read to the end, does anybody know what the main ingredient of WD-40? Don't lie and don't cheat.

WD-40 - Who knew! I had a neighbor who bought a new pickup. I got up very early one Sunday morning and saw that someone had spray painted red all around the sides of this beige truck (for some unknown reason). I went over, woke him up, and told him the bad news. He was very upset and was trying to figure out what to do....probably nothing until Monday morning, since nothing was open. Another neighbor came out and told him to get his WD-40 and clean it off. It removed the unwanted paint beautifully and did not harm his paint job that was on the truck. I'm impressed! WD-40 who knew? 'Water Displacement #40'. The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and degreaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. Its name comes from the project that was to find a 'water displacement' compound. They were successful with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40. The Convair Company bought it in bulk to protect their atlas missile parts. Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you. When you read the 'shower door' part, try it. It's the first thing that has ever cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic, it works just as well as glass. It's a miracle! Then try it on your stove top. It's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed.

WD-40 Uses:

1. Protects silver from tarnishing.

2. Removes road tar and grime from cars.

3. Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.

4. Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making them slippery.

5. Keeps flies off cows. (I love this one!)

6. Restores and cleans chalkboards.

7. Removes lipstick stains.

8. Loosens stubborn zippers.

9. Untangles jewelry chains.

10. Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.

11. Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.

12. Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.

13. Removes tomato stains from clothing.

14. Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.

15. Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.

16. Keeps scissors working smoothly.

17. Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes.

18. It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor! Use WD-40 for that nasty tar and scuff marks on flooring. It doesn't seem to harm the finish and you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off. Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks.

19. Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use WD-40!

20. Gives a children's playground gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.

21. Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers...

22. Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises.

23. Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.

24. Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.

25. Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers.

26. Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.

27. Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.

28. Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy handling.

29. Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.

30. Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.

31. Removes splattered grease on stove.

32. Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.

33. Lubricates prosthetic limbs.

34. Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).

35. Removes all traces of duct tape.

36. Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain.

37. Florida’s favorite use is: 'cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers.'

38. The favorite use in the state of New York , WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.

39. WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a little on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time. Also, it's a lot cheaper than the chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose. Keep in mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not allowed in some states.

40. Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch.

41. WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag.

42. Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and rewash. Presto! The lipstick is gone!

43. If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start.


P.S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL.

Bruno22

[mundaire]

Hi Guys,
> Went looking for "Loctite" (blue) and was quoted Rs.450/= for a bottle of 30ml, the hardware dealer told me that it's an original made by Henkel.
> Next stop - another dealer suggested an alternate "Fevifit 33" made by Pidilite - cost Rs.20/= for 15ml.
> Pl. let me know if the price is right for Loctite (Blue) / any experience with Fevifit / is it as good as Loctite?
> Need to thredlock the screws in my IHP35 0.22cal that loosen after every 20 shots - courtsey new spring / seal / tophat / rear guide!!!
Cheers
Brihacharan

Loctite threadlocks Blue/ Purple/ Red as well as most of their adhesive range are all now made or at least bottled in India, with a clearly printed MRP (for a 50 ml bottle of Blue the MRP is 416 incl all taxes).

I picked up my bottle of Loctite 243 (Blue Removable) from the wholesale market and IIRC it was around 250/- or 270/- bucks for the 50 ml bottle.... there is always a price difference between wholesale & retail rates, so your man is not conning you, merely selling within the company recommended price. I need to frequent the wholesale market for my work, so for me it was a simple matter of picking this up without making any special effort, others may find it more practical to pay the retail price for their own convenience. BTW this is an industrial pack with "For industrial use only" boldly printed on the label

Don't know about substitutes but threadlock is a specialised product which comes in different strengths. It is also designed to only harden in the absence of air i.e. when it is in the threads of a tightly fastened bolt/ nut. In contrast many NORMAL adhesives for e.g. the usual Loctite super glue/ feviquick/ elfie etc. are designed to harden once they contact air.

In the Loctite threadlock range the three main ones are:
Loctite 222 Purple is low strength (good for certain applications)
Loctite 243 Blue is medium strength (good for most applications)
BOTH are REMOVABLE - this is important if you will ever again wish to unscrew that particular fastener

Loctite 271 Red is high strength and is PERMANENT - good only if you will NEVER EVER be unscrewing that particular fastener.

There are other ones (like Loctite Green) as well, but so far I only know about these three and their uses.

Please don't use just ANY adhesive for threadlocking, you may regret it later. There are ALTERNATE threadlocking compounds available from other companies, which can be tried out as they are DESIGNED to be used as threadlockers. Just popping in Epoxy resin, or super glue for use as threadlockers will result in grief.

Cheers!
Abhijeet