Just Sharing This WD 40 for heavy drinkers : )

[Spiff]

Good morning gentlemen from a very wet Mullion Cove.

I have taken to spraying the new galvanised brackets and other bits with WD40.

The last 5 Litre just ran out.

It had lasted a while and came with a refillable spray bottle, so I did not require that part this timer.

The best price found, a lot lower than the local ScrewFix was on eBay.

Delivered by FEDEX for £23,99 : )

I hear it is good for the knees as well LOL

God Bless Spiff

 

[jeallen01]

The problem with WD40 is that it soon dries out and could possibly be washed off by the rain over time.

 

[Spiff]

The problem with WD40 is that it soon dries out and could possibly be washed off by the rain over time.

I look at it as being simpler than keep painting, some parts like the mast clamps are hard to paint properly.

I cover the cameras up with plastic bags and try to avoid the cables as much as possible.

Its a bit like washing and waxing the car : )

 

[ozumo]

You could use wax, something like Bilt Hamber Dynax UC which sprays on.

 

[Spiff]

You could use wax, something like Bilt Hamber Dynax UC which sprays on.

Just looked that one up, it has good reviews, may be when the WD40 runs out : )

 

[Channel Hopper]

Standard WD40 is a water based lubricant, so will wash off after the next downpour and needs reapplying frequently.

Better a tin of white grease and rub it all over with an old sock on the hand.

(Then you can have a go at the satellite parts )

 

[Spiff]

We are so poor Channel Hopper that we wear all our old socks : )

Thought maybe grease would collect all the dust and bits from the near by trees which get evenwhere.

Well I can find lots of other uses for WD40, its handy to have and a lot more cost selective than spray cans this way.

I used to buy Isopropyl Alcohol by the gallon, originally used it for cleaning cine film, but it gradually got consumed for so many other jobs.

It has gone up a lot now so have not replaced it.

 

[Channel Hopper]

Chain wax (for motorcycles) used to be a reliable alternative, whatever was left over in the tin on the stove.

(cooled of course)