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  1. BlimeyCabrio

    BlimeyCabrio Oscar Goldman of MINIs
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    #21 BlimeyCabrio, Jun 19, 2011
    WD-40 as a relatively gentle solvent/cleaner is an old detailer's trick. Been using is as my primary tar remover for several years with no problems - ever. No damage to paint, etc. Mostly Kerosene in a spray can...

    A good washing with soap and water removes all WD-40 residue. Whether on brakes or anything else. While I wouldn't drench my brake rotors and pads with it on purpose... I also don't fret if I get any on there... I just wash it and it's gone...

    Works really well on globs of tar that you often get on the inside of your rims, too. Sometimes takes a few sprays with a little soak time in between to break all that up.
     
  2. ScottinBend

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    #23 ScottinBend, Jun 20, 2011
    Exactly......a very light oil with kerosene. Very easy to wash, and even burn off. LOL
     
  3. Pmini

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    #24 Pmini, Jul 31, 2011
    Great suggestion, will certainly try it.
     
  4. CHKMINI

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    #25 CHKMINI, Aug 1, 2011
    Exactly!!! In fact the name" WD- 40" is derived from it's description when originally specified by the military....Water Displacement 40.
     
  5. Metalman

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    #26 Metalman, Aug 1, 2011
    Yeah.... And the 40 stands the 40th recipe that finally worked....

    So stay away from WD-39.....:D

    Now then, what about 3 in 1 lubricant.... Nah, don't want to go there.....:D
     
  6. Crashton

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    #27 Crashton, Aug 1, 2011
    I'm waiting for WD-41..... :ihih:
     
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