 Joined: 19/01/2019(UTC) Posts: 37 Location: North Carolina, Locust
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I recently read of people using wd-40 to lubricate their locomotives, my experience shows this is a bad idea.
To all - PLEASE DO NOT USE wd-40, when it dries it becomes gummy and a negative lubricant. A light oil is much better in all reguards.
Best to all,
Woody
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 Joined: 30/07/2018(UTC) Posts: 52 Location: Gyor-Moson-Sopron, Sopron
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I use wd-40 to clean up the old gunk, and also to free the switches.
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Joined: 19/01/2019(UTC) Posts: 37 Location: North Carolina, Locust
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Originally Posted by: stockerta  I use wd-40 to clean up the old gunk, and also to free the switches. Because of the advertising for wd-40 many people think it is good for everything. It is not.My experience is this I was working with a metrology department, and asked about wd-40 to clean their measuring blocks. The polite response (I didn't get) is that it would cause their measurement blocks to: 1) stick togather, some were destroyed getting them apart. 2) leaves a film that caused incorect measurement. They clean with a light OIL then polish with a cotton cloth. Theses blocks are so precisely ground and pollished that they have to slide them onto and off of each other. When stacked together you can pick up the stack without them seperating. They must be slid appart which wd-40 does not allow with ease. There are other PLASTIC SAFE PENETRATING OILS, and speciality oils ON THE MARKET. Pick one for your area that is easily available, AFTER YOU CHECK ITS PROPERTIES, and peoples experience with it. Lube carefully, Woody   
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 Joined: 14/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 15,870 Location: Gibraltar, Europe
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Thanks for the warning, which we get regularly here on the forum.
Although it's not good for everything it is quite useful for de-greasing a loco that's all gummed up from over-oiling, and its electrical conducting properties mean that sometimes a little squirt will fix that stubborn loco that refuses to run smoothly because of bad contact.
For normal lubrication I use Marklin oil and Trix grease as recommended, but this only works on a loco that's nice and clean internally already. |
Ray
Mostly Marklin.Selection of different eras and European railways
Small C track layout, control by MS2, 100+ trains but run 4-5 at a time.
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 Joined: 08/03/2006(UTC) Posts: 1,042 Location: Gold Coast, Australia.
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Well for the boys Downunder we have the best product. It's called "Inox". The only lubricant in the world with the special MX3 anti-corrosion, anti-moisture formula for the twenty – first century.
Over the years INOX MX3 has become known as the “Supreme Lubricant” and the go to product when the highest of quality is needed. The special MX3 anti-corrosion, anti-moisture formula is now sought after all around the globe making it one of the leading lubricants in the world today.
These qualities make it safe for almost every market out there including: Automotive, aviation, commercial, domestic, electrical & electronics, engineering, farming & mining, firearms, fishing, hobbies, manufacturing, marine, motorcycles, sports and transport.
It does not damage paint & won't dry out. Simply a great product & I use it extensively on my Marklin products given the high humidity we have over the summer on the Gold Coast.
They claim the following:
The manufacturers of INOX also claim their product is the best out there as well! From their website:
INOX contains no silicon, acid, kerosene or dieselene.
INOX will not harm metal points or surfaces, plastics, paints, enamels, fibreglass, formica or neoprene seals.
INOX doesn't dry out, gum up, become gooey or sticky
or wash off with water !
INOX is non- conductive, non-static, non-toxic, non-corrosive
and non-staining.
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Joined: 30/07/2018(UTC) Posts: 52 Location: Gyor-Moson-Sopron, Sopron
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Originally Posted by: RayF Thanks for the warning, which we get regularly here on the forum.
Although it's not good for everything it is quite useful for de-greasing a loco that's all gummed up from over-oiling, and its electrical conducting properties mean that sometimes a little squirt will fix that stubborn loco that refuses to run smoothly because of bad contact.
For normal lubrication I use Marklin oil and Trix grease as recommended, but this only works on a loco that's nice and clean internally already. Same here, but probably my first comment wasn't clear. 
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 Joined: 29/05/2014(UTC) Posts: 839 Location: DONEGAL, CARNDONAGH
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I use Labelle 104 synthetic oil and Labelle 106 teflon grease which I have used for over 20 years with no problems. Eddie
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Joined: 22/01/2009(UTC) Posts: 14,875 Location: On 1965 Märklin Boulevard just around from Roco Square
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I would like to use extra virgin olive oil but I can't get my hands on one.
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Joined: 14/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 15,870 Location: Gibraltar, Europe
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Originally Posted by: river6109 I would like to use extra virgin olive oil but I can't get my hands on one.
One of my friends tried to lubricate his slot cars with olive oil once. The cars didn't run at all well but the smell was lovely! |
Ray
Mostly Marklin.Selection of different eras and European railways
Small C track layout, control by MS2, 100+ trains but run 4-5 at a time.
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 Joined: 23/07/2014(UTC) Posts: 8,473 Location: ENGLAND, Didcot
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WD-40?
(General MRR)
by Dick
21/01/2008 00:14:31(UTC)
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