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Super-Lube Synthetic grease in the aerosol can...
Posted by REM in Seattle (more from REM in Seattle) on Mon, 29 Mar 2004 12:32:04
In Reply to: Door hinge grease?, bRAD, Mon, 29 Mar 2004 06:45:27
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In my opinion, general lubrication is a trickier that it seems. Many people opt for something like WD-40 for all uses. While WD-40 is probably OK for the door hinges in your house, it has some severe deficiencies when uses indiscriminately.
WD-40, according the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is comprised of 60-70% “aliphatic petroleum distillates” (essentially naphtha or mineral spirits as a carrier) + 15-25% light petroleum based oil. Compare this to, say 3-in-1 oil (non-aerosol), which is 97% “severely hydrotreated heavy napthenic oil” (modified petroleum based oil). While most aerosol spray lubricants have 20-30% solvent as a carrier for the oil, WD-40 is more a solvent cleaner with a light residual oil than a lubricant. Used on items like locks, the solvent in WD-40 can actually wash away the existing lubricant in the locks leaving very little lubrication behind.
For the suspension bushings, sunroof glides, door hinges, throttle linkages, etc; try “Super-Lube” (http://www.super-lube.com). Super-Lube is made by Synco Chemical Corp. It is synthetic grease (70-80% hydrogenated polyalphaolefins + 10-20% mineral oil) fortified with Teflon (1-3%). It comes in a tube or in an aerosol can. The aerosol (75% heptane carrier + 25% synthetic grease) is very handy for door hinges and hard to reach areas because it applies as a liquid, then sets up as grease. Super-Lube dries clear, stays where it is put, and will resist washout by both fresh and salt water. The manufacture states that Super-Lube "will not stain or harm wood, rubber, leather, plastics, fabrics and paint", a statement that is correct based on my usage of the product.
Loctite makes a similar grease called "Viper", available in both aerosol and tube form at many auto parts stores.
For door locks, throttle cables/linkages, etc; I use “Tri-Flow Superior Lubricant with Teflon” in the aerosol can. Tri-Flow contains premium oils, extreme pressure additives and Teflon (45-65% modified petroleum oil + 20-25% naphtha solvent carrier).
REM in Seattle
1998 Saab 900SET; 5-door; Automatic; 67,000 miles
1991 Alfa Romeo Spider; 5-speed; 95,000 miles
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Posts in this Thread:
- Door hinge grease?, bRAD, Mon, 29 Mar 2004 06:45:27
- Super-Lube Synthetic grease in the aerosol can..., REM in Seattle, Mon, 29 Mar 2004 12:32:04 <-- Viewing This Message
- Würth HHS 2000, Stephen Goldberger, Mon, 29 Mar 2004 11:32:11
- Re: Door hinge grease?, JG, Mon, 29 Mar 2004 10:03:17
- Phil Wood?, Chuck, Mon, 29 Mar 2004 08:28:20
- go with Campy :), DW, Mon, 29 Mar 2004 12:06:00
- yeah, that PW tenatious grease would work well I bet nm, water_dog, Mon, 29 Mar 2004 11:00:00
- Is that a brand name?, bRAD, Mon, 29 Mar 2004 09:23:45
- Can you train my door to do that, Lou, Mon, 29 Mar 2004 07:49:51
- Re: Door hinge grease?, Ian Glenday , Mon, 29 Mar 2004 06:53:22
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