wd40 or alternative?

muddyl

I've always stuck with wd40, but it seems to be getting more expensive all the time.
Any one know any good deals on it or can you recommend a good alternative?

ColinFishwick

Try home bargains its a few quid there. Failing that Morriosn own isnt bad

muddyl

Cheers. Just trying to keep costs down as I tend to go through a fair bit.

muckybutt

Ive started using 3 in 1

phill99

I use Wilkinsons 'Maintenance Spray' which seems to work just as well.

bungle4by4

Why are you using so much? im a maintenance engineer, and get through about 3 tins a year! if you want to oil something, then use Oil. wd40 has some lubrication qualities, but its not ideal for a lot of the applications is gets used for.

Tucker

It's also a de-greaser, so has a negative effect if you squirt it somewhere that's been greased or requires grease for smooth operation.

slipperyshoe

Poundland or Poundworlds always seems to have it.............I think it cost a pound

muddyl

bungle4by4 wrote: »

Why are you using so much? im a maintenance engineer, and get through about 3 tins a year! if you want to oil something, then use Oil. wd40 has some lubrication qualities, but its not ideal for a lot of the applications is gets used for.

Use it on cars for seized nuts and bolts.
Also good for cleaning off components before drying and copper slipping.

mchale

muddyl wrote: »

Also good for cleaning off components before drying and copper slipping.

Paraffin, much cheaper

Hitch

Have you considered buying a 5ltr bottle and hand sprayer?
Cost about the same as 4 aerosols, but 10x the amount or more.