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I think it pertains to bikes so I put this post in here.
A little while back I have come across some comments how to unstuck sticky buttons.
A few guys would say to NEVER use WD 40 on them as it fixes the problem temporarily and becomes tar like.
I didnt think much of it as I use the product in many applications to free and lubricate parts.
Im in the process of doing tile work in one of the house Im building. I use a wet saw. Evey day I start working the saw guiding rod sticks like nuts. I liberarly spray it with WD 40 and it is good for half a day.Then I repeat the process.
After I've read the article I paid attention to what happens to the sliding rod. A sticky ,dark residue forms on it (not unlike tar) It becomes very hard to slide the saw.
I took a rag and cleaned it till was shinny. It started to slide very easily .
No more WD40 for me on this tool and I have to reconsider on other usage. I thought it was purely light oil but it looks like has some other ingredients which negatively impacts its usefulness.
A little while back I have come across some comments how to unstuck sticky buttons.
A few guys would say to NEVER use WD 40 on them as it fixes the problem temporarily and becomes tar like.
I didnt think much of it as I use the product in many applications to free and lubricate parts.
Im in the process of doing tile work in one of the house Im building. I use a wet saw. Evey day I start working the saw guiding rod sticks like nuts. I liberarly spray it with WD 40 and it is good for half a day.Then I repeat the process.
After I've read the article I paid attention to what happens to the sliding rod. A sticky ,dark residue forms on it (not unlike tar) It becomes very hard to slide the saw.
I took a rag and cleaned it till was shinny. It started to slide very easily .
No more WD40 for me on this tool and I have to reconsider on other usage. I thought it was purely light oil but it looks like has some other ingredients which negatively impacts its usefulness.
