WD40 ?

[Gixer]

Hi all, hope you can help - collected my MH yesterday [Chausson 628], lovely drive back to home and everything seems OK. One of the external locker locks was stiff and freed up before I took it - would anyone recommend a lube for keeping them loose ? WD40 - also what do people use to clean and shine the outisde of the habitation area, being plastic - thanks

 

[M-J]

Try this rather than WD40, also good for many other jobs such as locks, hinges and catches.

Flomasta Silicone Spray 200ml - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Clear non-staining silicone-based lubricant. Ideal for use in easing the installation of all types of plastic joints and threads, inserting rubber gaskets and O-rings. Safe to use on a wide range of plumbing, industrial and domestic applications. FREE next day...

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[Charlie9038]

Think silicone spray will be better than wd40, plus you can use that on other things as well, hab blinds, casette toilet seal.

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Thetford Seal Lubricant Aerosol - 200ml



For cleaning i use
Silky Cream Cleaner - White, 480 ml



and
Fenwicks Motorhome Cleaner & Boby Dazzler

 

[M-J]

For cleaning/polishing I use either standard wash method followed by Autoglym Super resin polish or I use a waterless wash and wax product.

 

[tonka]

Another vote for silicone spray.. Big can at screwfis for about £4.
Read in past NOT to use WD40 as it makes the plastic hinges swell and eventually will seize.

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[Gixer]

Thanks guys ['n' gals of course] - will get some

 

[ivorantony]

And more to the point WD40 is a water dispersants and not really designed for lubrications but does after
A fashion, and as been pointed out it can cause swelling in some plastic so be careful,

 

[victoriaSwalker]

If we talk about Wd40 many people are using this but not know that Wd40 are working on just like cleaning or it's just a fashion.

 

[MisterB]

to the OP, if you are a newcomer (or late comer !)

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you will prob get more responses if you enter a full topic title and not just 'WD40' - something like 'can anyone recommend a lube for ..... '

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[IRHP]

I'd second some sort of silcone spray or dry lube.

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[carolyn]

Silicone spray for moving parts and Nick seems to like Autoglym products for cleaning the van, we seem to have a ridiculous number of bottles of different products for different bits of the van but it keeps him amused when he‘s not playing golf!

 

[TheBig1]

if it's a moving plastic part, silicone lubricant, if its a lock graphite. WD40 is a water dispersant, as in the name and can actually damage plastic parts. Also useless for cleaning electrical contacts as creates another problem

Never ever spray wd40 into a lock, especially a motorhome one or the lock will clog up and seize. Graphite spray lubricates and protects the lock

Never stops people from thinking of wd40 as a cure all in their toolbox though

I have looked at many vehicles with electrical gremlins and you know when you lift the bonnet and smell wd40, it's going to be a right pain in the bum

 

[Pikeman]

Had a sticky hab door lock some years ago. Purchased Halfords liquid grease, which has the probocis tube attachment. Managed to slide the tube inside, worked a treat.

 

[two]

Graphite for locks, the lock industry told me, never oil or grease.

 

[Spriddler]

WD40 will free off stiff moving parts but it's not a long term lubricant. The item needs to be oiled or greased after feeing off.

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[pappajohn]

WD40 is NOT a lubricant in the true sense.
It was developed as a release spray for rusted bolts etc...... Pludgas is a similar product.

It generally frees seized metal parts but will still need a lubricant.

 

[PeteH]

W(ater) D(ispersant)40. Good for what it was designed for. Used it many times on my old Mini (note not a BMW) to disperse the water that got into the Engine bay and onto the HT leads and Distributor, Despite the plastic bag over it!!. Less successful as a Lubricant as it dries out very quickly and can attract dirt. Home made Method of freeing rusted parts? Diesel or Paraffin mixed with Auto Transmission fluid. (my Dad). Plastic lubricant? Mr Sheen!. And its surprising just what you can use Vinegar for!.

 

[Terry]

WD-40 will strip any grease from your locks,also cause rubber to swell and eventually sticky. It dries after a couple of weeks then you need to lube the locks you used it on Graphite is the way to on locks

 

[Gixer]

Thanks all - got Silicone spray now !

 

[Lenny HB]

Never use anything on locks except graphic lock lube.

This is a good one works really well.
Amazon product ASIN B014JHLVE8

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[Jev88]

I have tried this stuff and can't fault it so far and better than wd40.