WD40?

[nickel plate]

Using it instead of a highly flammable compound such as ether, spray it into the carb of a not wanting to start after dozens of pulls lawnmower engine and it will quickly ignite-lawn gets cut.

[Richmond10mm]

Haha I like the links. I use WD40 in the cleaning process quite liberally. Compressed air, microfiber cloths, Motorcraft Full Synthetic 5w-20w out of an oil dispenser from 1933, Hoppes and Remington products, and 99% isopropyl.

I love the smell of my garage!!!

[TKM]

I was at the loading dock at the WD40 facility about 20 years ago. I had a squeaky door on my truck and asked the nice lady the obvious question.

She gave me a box of mis-filled cans that they couldn't sell. Too much product, not enough product, no aerosol, whatever.

I'm down to my last one. I had to punch a hole in it and use swabs. When it's done I'm back to CLP. It's been a good run.

[C.G.]

If you want a water displacement and a protectant Boing's Boeshield T-9 is way better than WD-40, developed to keep airplanes happy. Dries to a somewhat dull, waxy film.

[Full Clip]

Eh, I use it for cleaning as a cheap pressurized solvent, but not for lubing or protecting...

[Usmc0844spare]

Is it safe to use WD-40 to wipe down the outside of firearms before putting them away or will it damage the bluing?

The only place I use it is after cleaning (generally with something water based). I tend to get a little paranoid about said water based stuff hiding out in nooks and crannies and causing rust. SO I generally hose a little around the gas block to "displace the water".

I am 99.999% sure this is not needed. But for those of us with OCD, that 0.001% chance is what matters.

It DOES attract gunk... but I ain't out humping around outside with it, so I don't care so much.

[The War Wagon]

I'd use WD-40 for a mag, perhaps - but not for the gun. Certainly NOT as "general purpose" lube.

[Carcassonne]

Is it safe to use WD-40 to wipe down the outside of firearms before putting them away or will it damage the bluing?

It won't damage the gun.

Dont get it on your ammo. It is a penetrant and might get into the powder or primer

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